Registered Nurse - Community Living Center

The VA New Jersey Health Care System is looking to recruit several Registered Nurses to work on a Temporary, Intermittent basis at the Lyons Medical Center, as part of the Community Living Centers/Long Term Care team. The Community Living Center Registered Nurse is responsible for providing competent, evidence-based care to assigned residents and oversight of licensed vocational nurses/nursing assistants, as appropriate to the care setting.

The Community Living Center (CLC) Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for all elements of the nursing process when providing and/or supervising direct patient care. The RN assumes responsibility for the coordination of care focused on patient education, self-management, and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care, and administers medications and procedures per established policies and guidelines. The incumbent will influence care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team, with core elements of performance to include knowledge and active participation in the unit/program level quality improvement process and initiatives as well as customer service programs. The CLC RN will evaluate patients in the CLC upon admission to the restorative care program and quarterly thereafter to determine the potential for the program, and is responsible for screening Veterans and conducting initial assessment prior to admission. He/she will outline and implement measurable functional goals for Veterans to reach their highest level of function and maximize their independence. Duties include but are not limited to: Collaborate in the development, implementation, evaluation, and revision of policies, procedures, and/or guidelines. Demonstrate performance and leadership that is broad enough to improve the care for restorative residents. Outline and implement measurable functional goals for Veterans to reach their highest level of function and maximize their independence. Collaborate with educators, Occupational Therapy, and Physical Therapy in recruiting and admitting patients to the Restorative Care Program, develop goals to maximize the patient's independence/functioning, and evaluate patient progress toward their goals quarterly and institutes changes in therapy, goals, and activity when necessary. Complete the restorative nursing sections of the Minimum Data Set (MDS), specifically the observation period, quarterly reassessments, and significant changes in care. Act as a role model, mentor, and coach to the program's staff, while providing developmental opportunities for program staff to acquire clinical restorative nursing skills and expertise. Implement strategies and programs for restorative nursing care that is consistent with the facilities mission, vision, policies, goals, and objectives. Provide peers with formal or informal constructive feedback for improvement, support colleagues and other nurses through knowledge sharing to provide safe, quality nursing care, and foster a safe and supportive environment conducive to the professional development of health care professionals. All other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Intermittent. Temporary (not to exceed a year). Day/Evening/Night Tours of duty available, and will be discussed at interview. Compressed/Flexible: Not Authorized. Telework: Not Authorized. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized. PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package VA Nurse Total Rewards

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. 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.