Registered Nurse- Community Living Center

This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT. This announcement will remain open until the closing date or until all positions have been filled. Qualified applicants will be reviewed and referred to the hiring manager on a regular basis. **This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP)** At the St. Cloud VA Health Care System, our Community Living Center nurses provide compassionate, hands-on care that supports Veterans through every stage of their health journey.

At our Saint Cloud VA Community Living Center, nurses are at the heart of everything we do. Here, you'll have the unique opportunity to build lasting connections with Veterans, provide hands-on care that truly makes a difference, and be part of a supportive, mission-driven team. We are seeking dedicated RNs who are passionate about delivering high-quality, evidence-based care in a collaborative environment. Whether you're administering treatments, developing individualized care plans, mentoring support staff, or guiding patients and families through safe transitions, your work will directly impact the health, dignity, and quality of life of those who served our nation. Major duties include but are not limited to: Nurses in this role provide care to a designated Veteran population residing within the Community Living Center (CLC). Demonstrates the ability to complete nursing assessments including the Veterans risk factors; physical, psychosocial, emotional and mental status; medications; environmental and safety and educational needs. Develop an initial plan of care with interdisciplinary care team (IDT), Veteran and family members. Based on the assessment, referrals are made to other members of the IDT which may include Provider, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Restorative Therapy, Dietitian, and Psychologist. Collaborates with pharmacist through interdisciplinary team meetings, or as needed based on quarterly pharmacy review of medications. Consults with inpatient discharge coordinators, nurses and social workers to facilitate the transition to home care. Completes treatments as ordered, which may include catheter changes, dressing changes, and administration of injections as ordered. Demonstrates knowledge over a wide range of job responsibilities, effectively communicating with individuals and groups to build a strong sense of teamwork and purpose. Participate in quality improvement, safety, and customer service initiatives to enhance the Veteran experience. Preferred Experience: Long Term Care VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards Pay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards Paid 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 VA Insurance: 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 territory Work Schedule: Monday-Friday various rotating shifts with rotating weekends/holidays as scheduled. Tour of duty will be discussed in interviews. Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Position(s) listed under this Open Continuous Announcement (OCA) MAY be eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. Applicants selected for an EDRP-eligible position will be notified in their conditional job offer. The selectee must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit an EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program approval, award amount (up to $200,000), and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.

U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation/examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.