Long-Term Care RN - Community Living Center

Long-Term Care RN - Community Living Center

Southern hospitality and genuine value, all in Little Rock!

Little Rock, AR Little Rock sits on the banks of the Arkansas River in Pulaski County, located in the center of the state. And with a population of nearly 200,000 people, it's the largest city in Arkansas and definitely the place to find a good time at a great value. The capital city's namesake – the little rock – is now the center of this beautiful area with interpretive plaques and innovative landscaping. The story of the "little rock" -- Benard de le Harpe, who is believed to have traveled about 50 miles above the present sites of Little Rock and North Little Rock, AR, described the area when writing about his journey. He noted a landmark on the north bank of the Arkansas River, which he referred to as the "French Rock " (now known as "big rock"). The first outcropping of rocks along the riverbanks above its mouth on the south bank came to be known as the La Petite Roche -- "Little Rock." The city of Little Rock was incorporated just over 100 years later.

The arts flourish in Little Rock, Arkansas with the gallery at the Arkansas Arts Center, offering free admission and housing one of the most-acclaimed collections of works on paper in the country. Performing arts opportunities are abundant, as are fine and casual dining, with a wide variety of restaurant options. Explore Little Rock

Central Arkansas VAMC Community Living Center The Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System (CAVHS), a flagship Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) healthcare provider, is one of the largest and busiest VA medical centers in the country. Its two hospitals, located in Little Rock and North Little Rock, anchor a broad spectrum of inpatient and outpatient healthcare services, ranging from disease prevention through primary care, to complex surgical procedures, to extended rehabilitative care. The Community Living Center provides resident centered care using an interdisciplinary team approach to provide a full range of nursing care to the adult & geriatric resident. Services provided within the Community Living Center include dementia care, geriatric evaluation & management, wound care, CARF accredited acute rehabilitation, long-term antibiotic care, respite care, restorative care, skilled nursing & rehabilitation, mental health recovery & long term care.

Position Overview

The Community Living Center (CLC) RN will serve as a staff nurse and will evaluate clinical practice and initiate change based on current concepts and findings from research and/or evidence based studies. Duties include (but are not limited to):

• Performing diagnostic and/or therapeutic procedures appropriate to CLC's practice setting;
• Providing leadership in interpreting, supporting and implementing Medical Center and Nursing Department philosophy, policies, procedures, standards, guidelines and quality improvement processes; Accepting responsibility and maintaining accountability for actions and continued professional and personal growth;
• Serving as a consultant in clinical practice;
• Communicating and working effectively with others;
• Initiating and leading groups of personnel and interdisciplinary groups;
• Establishing relationships with professional and/or health related groups with the community.

We seek RNs who possess:

• Good organizational skills which enable completion of work;
• An ability to assume leadership duties;
• Ability to establish effective communication with residents, families and other members of the interdisciplinary team.

The RN should have a working understanding of cultural transformation, creating a home-like environment, a dedication to improving the quality of life for the residents and provide physical, mental, emotional and spiritual support and medical care for residents and/or significant others during the time surrounding death.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements

• United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
• Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate State-accrediting agency and accredited by The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
• 1-2 years of nursing experience

Work Schedule: Day/Night 8 hour and 12 hour shifts with rotating weekend Compressed/Flexible

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