Registered Nurse- Community Living Center

Veterans Health Administration • Erie, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Registered Nurses in CLC Alpha at Erie VAMC provide high-quality, evidence-based care to support Veteran health and safety. The role includes a range of responsibilities from foundational nursing practice to advanced leadership, delegation, and quality improvement, depending on grade level. RNs uphold VA values, provide ethical and patient-centered care, and contribute to a collaborative care environment.

The position coordinates care across the continuum, including transitions, patient education, discharge planning, and follow-up. Nurses administer medications and perform procedures according to established policies and guidelines, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, and provide culturally sensitive care that incorporates Veteran values, preferences, and safety principles, including High Reliability Organization and I CARE values. Depending on grade, the nurse may delegate and oversee the work of LPNs, LVNs, and Nursing Assistants, and serve as a resource, mentor, preceptor, charge nurse, or other leader. The position also supports quality improvement, evidence-based practice, shared governance, team development, and unit operations.

The role is in a 24/7 care environment with rotating tours, including weekends and holidays. Telework and virtual work are not available. Relocation and recruitment incentives and permanent change of station are not authorized. The position is part of an Open Continuous Announcement and may be used to fill additional vacancies. Applicants must meet applicable VA nursing education, licensure, and grade-specific qualification requirements.

Requirements

• Proficiency in basic written and spoken English.
• Graduation from an appropriately accredited school of professional nursing, or an eligible nursing education pathway described in the announcement.
• Current, full, active, and unrestricted registered professional nurse licensure in a U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia; eligible Graduate Nurse Technicians may be appointed temporarily while pursuing licensure.
• Meet the grade-specific education and professional nursing experience requirements for the assigned Nurse I, Nurse II, or Nurse III grade and level.
• U.S. citizenship; non-citizens may be appointed only when qualified citizens cannot be recruited under VA policy.
• Subject to urinalysis screening for illegal drug use, background/security investigation, and pre-employment physical evaluation/examination.
• Register for Selective Service if male and born after December 31, 1959.
• Complete the online onboarding and application requirements and provide acceptable identification.
• Participate in the seasonal influenza vaccination program.
• May be required to serve a probationary period.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, evidence-based nursing care using assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Coordinate patient care across the continuum, including transitions, education, discharge planning, and follow-up.
• Administer medications and perform procedures in accordance with established policies and guidelines.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to improve patient outcomes.
• Provide patient-centered, culturally sensitive care incorporating Veteran values, preferences, and safety principles, including HRO and I CARE values.
• Participate in or lead quality improvement, evidence-based practice, and shared governance initiatives as appropriate to grade level.
• Delegate and oversee work of LPNs, LVNs, and Nursing Assistants, as applicable to grade level.
• Serve as a resource, mentor, preceptor, charge nurse, or other leader as appropriate to grade level, supporting team development and unit operations.
• Comply with VA privacy, information security, and regulatory policies, including the Privacy Act of 1974.
• Demonstrate scheduling flexibility in a 24/7 care environment and uphold VA customer service standards with Veterans, families, and staff.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, regular salary increases, and potential performance awards.
• 50 days of paid time off per year, including 26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, and 11 paid Federal holidays.
• Traditional federal pension with five-year vesting and a federal 401K 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.
• Potential eligibility for the Education Debt Reduction Program, with awards up to $200,000, subject to program eligibility and approval.

What This Job Offers

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