Registered Nurse- Community Living Center

Department of Veterans Affairs • Saint Cloud, MN

67d • Onsite

About The Position

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 weekly basis.

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP)

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.

Requirements

• 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive, evidence-based nursing care that supports the physical, emotional, and social well-being of Veterans.
• Serve as the clinical lead of the integrated care team, guiding and coordinating services to meet individualized Veteran needs.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate care across the continuum, ensuring timely access and smooth transitions between settings.
• Act as liaison between Veterans, families, internal providers, and community partners to promote seamless, coordinated care.
• Apply utilization review criteria and evidence-based standards to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality outcomes.
• Identify Veterans requiring disease management and connect them to appropriate internal or external resources.
• Communicate effectively with the interdisciplinary team to co-manage care in a cost-effective and Veteran-centered manner.
• Document assessments, plans, interventions, and outcomes clearly and accurately in compliance with VA policy.
• Educate and counsel Veterans and their families to promote health, independence, and engagement in care.
• Participate in quality improvement, safety, and customer service initiatives to enhance the Veteran experience.
• Model ICARE values while supporting a culture of collaboration, accountability, and respect.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards
• 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)
• Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
• Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
• This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. 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 complete review of the EDRP application.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Administration of Human Resource Programs
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees