Registered Nurse- Restorative Coordinator

Veterans Health Administration • Aspinwall, PA

10h • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse–Restorative Coordinator works within the Community Living Center at the Heinz Campus of VA Pittsburgh. The role provides competent, evidence-based care to assigned residents and oversight of licensed practical nurses and nursing assistants on the units. The coordinator evaluates Veterans for admission to the Restorative Care Program, establishes and monitors functional goals, and collaborates with residents, families, educators, and rehabilitation professionals to support independence and safe transitions of care. The position also supports staff education, competency development, and quality improvement.

Requirements

• Graduate from an appropriately accredited school of professional nursing, or meet the stated VA education provisions for qualifying bridge-program or foreign-educated applicants.
• Hold current, full, active, and unrestricted registration as a graduate professional nurse in a U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia; the announcement describes a Graduate Nurse Technician exception for certain candidates pursuing licensure.
• Demonstrate basic written and spoken English proficiency.
• Meet the education and specialized nursing experience requirements for the applicable Nurse grade and level.
• Meet U.S. citizenship requirements, subject to the stated VA policy exception for non-citizens.
• Complete required background/security investigation, onboarding, identification, and pre-employment requirements; pass the required pre-employment physical evaluation.
• Participate in the seasonal influenza vaccination program.
• Register for Selective Service if applicable to males born after December 31, 1959.

Responsibilities

• Direct nursing education, orientation, competency development, quality improvement, and outcomes utilization.
• Partner with residents, families, and the interdisciplinary team to promote effective and safe transitions across the health care continuum.
• Screen Veterans and conduct initial assessments before admission to the Restorative Care Program.
• Evaluate Community Living Center patients upon admission to the program and monthly thereafter to determine program potential.
• Develop and implement measurable functional goals to help Veterans reach their highest level of function and maximize independence.
• Collaborate with educators, Occupational Therapy, and Physical Therapy to recruit and admit patients to the program and develop goals that maximize independence and functioning.
• Evaluate patient progress toward goals monthly and adjust therapy, goals, and activities when needed.
• Complete restorative nursing sections of the Minimum Data Set, including the observation period, quarterly reassessments, and significant changes in care.
• Monitor assignments to ensure they are appropriate to restorative personnel’s demonstrated education and training.
• Serve as a role model, mentor, and coach to program staff.
• Provide developmental opportunities for staff to acquire clinical restorative nursing skills and expertise.
• Develop and implement educational programs or in-services to keep nursing staff current in restorative care practice and maintain documented competencies.
• Implement strategies and programs for restorative nursing care.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, regular salary increases, and potential performance awards.
• 50 days of paid time off per year: 26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, and 11 paid federal holidays.
• Traditional federal pension with five-year vesting and federal 401(k) with up to 5% in VA contributions.
• Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance; many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree