Registered Nurse - Community Living Center (CLC)

The Registered Nurse in the Community Living Center (CLC) provides competent, evidence-based care to assigned patients, ensuring high-quality, patient-centered outcomes. Responsibilities include assessing patient needs, developing and implementing individualized care plans, and evaluating patient responses to interventions. The RN coordinates care with interdisciplinary teams, including physicians, social workers, and therapists, to promote optimal health and well-being for residents. The role involves supervising and delegating tasks to licensed vocational nurses and nursing assistants, ensuring adherence to clinical standards and safety protocols. The RN administers medications, performs treatments, and monitors vital signs, while also providing education to patients and families on disease management, medication regimens, and discharge planning. Documentation of patient care activities is maintained accurately in electronic health records. The RN participates in quality improvement initiatives, infection control measures, and regulatory compliance activities. Additionally, the RN supports a therapeutic environment by addressing psychosocial needs, promoting independence, and managing behavioral health concerns. The position requires flexibility to work rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays, as needed to ensure continuous coverage.

Qualifications: Must be proficient in basic written and spoken English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7403(f). Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). Individuals attending a master's level bridge program in nursing with completed bachelor's level coursework may be appointed temporarily upon state licensure, with conversion to permanent appointment after program completion. Graduates of foreign nursing schools must possess a current, full, active, and unrestricted registration; foreign education beyond associate degree requires equivalency validation from a recognized service (e.g., International Consultants of Delaware). Must hold a current, full, active, and unrestricted registration as a graduate professional nurse in a U.S. state, territory, or the District of Columbia. Graduate Nurse Technician (GNT) exception: Candidates meeting education requirements but lacking licensure may be appointed on a 120-day temporary appointment while pursuing licensure, extendable up to two years. Grandfathering provision applies to current VHA employees in the 0610 series as of January 29, 2024. Grade determinations based on scope, education, and dimensions (Practice, Veteran/Patient Driven Care, Leadership, Professional Development, Evidence-Based Practice/Research). Nurse I, Level I: Associate Degree or Diploma in Nursing, no additional experience required. Nurse I, Level II: Associate Degree or Diploma plus 1 year specialized experience equivalent to Nurse I, Level I, or Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

A U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs medical center providing healthcare services to veterans, including specialized care in a Community Living Center.