Registered Nurse - Community Living Center

Veterans Health Administration • Martinsburg, WV

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides a full range of nursing care to patients and residents with complex care needs, using the nursing process and a patient- and resident-centered care model. Positions are located within 5A/B, 5C, or CLC-A/B; applicants must select a preference in the application. The position is an open-continuous announcement, with applications reviewed daily and eligible-applicant certificates issued as needed.

The nurse is accountable for all elements of the nursing process when providing or supervising direct patient care. The role coordinates care focused on patient education, self-management, and customer satisfaction across the continuum of care; administers medications and procedures according to established policies and guidelines; and collaborates with interdisciplinary team members to influence care outcomes. The nurse provides competent, evidence-based care to assigned residents and, as appropriate to the setting, oversees licensed vocational nurses and nursing assistants.

The role also contributes to nursing education, orientation, competencies, quality improvement, and outcomes utilization. It requires leadership in holistic care, collaboration, constructive peer feedback, support for colleagues’ professional development, knowledge sharing, and participation in evidence-based practice and quality-improvement initiatives.

VA describes a comprehensive total rewards package that includes competitive pay, paid time off, retirement and insurance programs, and potential eligibility for the Education Debt Reduction Program at certain locations, including Martinsburg, West Virginia. Multiple tours are available. Telework and virtual work are not available.

Requirements

• Proficiency in basic written and spoken English.
• Graduation from an approved school of professional nursing accredited by ACEN or CCNE, or qualifying alternative education as described in the announcement.
• Current, full, active, and unrestricted professional nurse registration in a U.S. state, territory, or commonwealth, or the District of Columbia; a temporary Graduate Nurse Technician appointment may be available to qualifying candidates pursuing licensure.
• Meet the education and experience requirements for the applicable VA Nurse grade and level.
• U.S. citizenship, except that non-citizens may be appointed when qualified citizens cannot be recruited in accordance with VA policy.
• Complete required pre-employment screening and onboarding, including applicable urinalysis, background/security investigation, and physical evaluation.
• Participate in the seasonal influenza vaccination program.
• Meet applicable Selective Service registration requirements.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of nursing experience is preferred.
• Long-term care experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide and supervise direct patient care, taking responsibility for all elements of the nursing process.
• Coordinate care focused on patient education, self-management, and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care.
• Administer medications and perform procedures in accordance with established policies and guidelines.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to influence care outcomes.
• Provide competent, evidence-based care to assigned residents and oversee licensed vocational nurses and nursing assistants as appropriate to the setting.
• Assist in directing nursing education, orientation, and competency activities.
• Provide quality-improvement and outcomes-utilization consultation.
• Demonstrate leadership in delivering and improving holistic care through collaboration.
• Provide peers with informal, constructive feedback and support colleagues through knowledge sharing.
• Contribute a professional nursing perspective to interdisciplinary discussions and partner with others to produce optimal outcomes.
• Share educational findings, experiences, and ideas with peers; question clinical practices to support evidence-based care.
• Participate in unit- or program-level quality-improvement initiatives and activities that sustain an evidence-based-practice culture.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, regular salary increases, and potential performance awards.
• 50 days of paid time off per year: 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 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 can be carried into retirement.
• Education Debt Reduction Program eligibility at certain locations, including Martinsburg, WV, subject to individual eligibility and program approval.

What This Job Offers

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