Registered Nurse (RN) - Community Living Center (CLC)/Sports & Rehab (Multiple Shifts)

Veterans Health Administration • Tomah, WI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) - Community Living Center (CLC)/Sports & Rehab is responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process when providing and/or supervising direct patient care for the 402B/Rehab unit. The nurse coordinates care focused on patient education, self-management, and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care. Multiple vacancies are available.

The role provides skilled nursing care to patients recovering from orthopedic, neurological, cardiac, or other rehabilitative needs. The nurse assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates individualized care; collaborates with physical therapy, occupational therapy, providers, and other interdisciplinary team members; monitors patient progress and adjusts care plans; and educates patients and families on recovery, home care, mobility, safety, and medication management. The position also includes administering medications, treatments, IV medications, fluids, and therapies; maintaining peripheral and central IV lines; performing wound assessments and wound care; participating in discharge planning; and documenting care accurately and promptly.

This is a full-time position with variable shifts: 1930-0800, 730-2000, and 1530-2400. The tour of duty may change based on facility needs. Telework and virtual work are not available. Relocation and recruitment incentives are not authorized. The position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), subject to program eligibility and approval. EDRP awards may be up to $200,000, with an eligibility period of one to five years.

Requirements

• Proficiency in basic written and spoken English.
• Graduation from an appropriately accredited school of professional nursing, or qualifying nursing education as specified in the announcement.
• Current, full, active, and unrestricted registered nurse licensure in a U.S. State, Territory, Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia; a Graduate Nurse Technician exception may apply to candidates pursuing licensure.
• Meet the applicable education, experience, and dimension criteria for the assigned Nurse grade and level.
• Ability to meet U.S. citizenship requirements, subject to the stated exception for non-citizens when qualified citizens cannot be recruited under VA policy.
• Selected applicants must pass a pre-employment physical examination and applicable background/security investigation; testing-designated positions require pre-appointment urinalysis.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is required for VA health care personnel.
• Must complete the online onboarding process and required application documentation.
• Must serve a probationary period if required.

Nice To Haves

• One year of RN experience is highly preferred.
• Previous rehabilitation RN experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide and/or supervise direct patient care for the 402B/Rehab unit and perform all elements of the nursing process.
• Coordinate care focused on patient education, self-management, and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care.
• Provide skilled nursing care to patients recovering from orthopedic, neurological, cardiac, or other rehabilitative needs.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans.
• Collaborate with physical therapy, occupational therapy, providers, and other interdisciplinary team members.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust care plans to meet evolving needs.
• Educate patients and families about recovery processes, home care, mobility, safety, and medication management.
• Administer medications and treatments according to established protocols.
• Participate in discharge planning to support safe and successful transitions.
• Document patient care accurately and promptly in the medical record.
• Perform comprehensive wound assessments and provide wound care according to established protocols.
• Monitor wound healing, document wound status, and collaborate with providers on wound management plans.
• Administer IV medications, fluids, and therapies safely and accurately.
• Initiate, monitor, and maintain central and peripheral IV lines while following infection control standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), subject to eligibility and approval, with awards up to $200,000 and eligibility periods of one to five years.
• Competitive salary, regular salary increases, and potential performance awards.
• Up to 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 federal 401(k) with up to 5% in contributions by VA.
• Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance; many federal insurance programs may be carried into retirement.

What This Job Offers

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