Registered Nurse - Community Living Center

Community Living Center Registered Nurse (RN)This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until August 17, 2026. Eligible applications received after that date will be referred at regular intervals on an as-needed basis until positions are filled. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made. There is no need to reapply if not originally selected. Applicants not selected will remain on file with the hiring manager for the duration of this announcement.The CLC Registered Nurse (RN) - Community Living Center delivers comprehensive nursing care to Veterans in the Rehab and Extended Care (REC) setting, applying the full nursing process under close supervision. This position coordinates care across the continuum, supports patient transitions, and collaborates with an interdisciplinary team to ensure safe, Veteran-centered outcomes while contributing to quality improvement.Major duties include, but are not limited to:Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates all care based on age-specific components, considering the individual's age, life stages, state of health, race, culture, values, and previous experiencesAssumes responsibility for coordination of care focused on patient transition through the continuum of care, including patient and family education and supporting patient self-management after dischargeWorks with the care team to sign off and ensure completion of all orders written for their assignment and that of their Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) teammatesAdministers medications and performs procedures per established policies and guidelines, including daily and weekly skin assessments and monitoring and documenting pain and pain interventionsChecks crash carts for readiness and responds to codes as part of the code team as neededInfluences care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team and participates in unit/program level quality improvement activitiesEstablishes therapeutic relationships with patients, engaging patients, families, and caregivers to incorporate knowledge, values, and beliefs into care planning without judgment or discriminationDemonstrates positive, effective communication skills and professional behaviors that promote cooperation and teamwork with internal and external customersParticipates in unit-based educational activities, continuing education requirements, and maintains competency for personal and professional growthContributes to facility accreditation readiness for all regulatory or survey bodies and articulates standards of care, policies, and performance improvement data as neededVA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total RewardsPay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awardsPaid Time Off: 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VAInsurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territoryWork Schedule: Day & Night shifts available Days - 6 days 7:15am - 7:45pm, 1 day 7:15am - 3:45pm or 11:15am - 7:45pm - Rotating weekends and holidays Nights - 6 days 7:30pm - 7:30am, 1 day 7:30pm - 3:30am or 11:30pm - 7:30am - Rotating weekends and holidaysTelework: Not AvailableVirtual: This is not a virtual position.Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not AuthorizedEDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact View email address on click.appcast.io, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn morePermanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized