Geriatrics & Rehab RN — Impactful Veteran Care

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Federal retirement

Health insurance

PM shift schedule

Job summary

The Milwaukee VA Medical Center is hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) for Geriatrics and Extended Care (GEC) in the Community Living Center (CLC). Valor Point (9A) hosts Transitional Care and CIIRP programs, requiring compassionate, patient-centered nursing care for Veterans.

Responsibilities include coordinating care, administering medications, and contributing to quality improvement while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to support transitions and family education.

Qualifications

• English language proficiency required for direct patient care.
• Graduation from ACEN/CCNE accredited nursing program or equivalent.
• Hold or pursue state RN licensure with active status.
• Foreign-trained nurses may need degree equivalency validation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver age-appropriate nursing care within GEC/CLC.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team for care planning.
• Administer medications and document procedures per policy.
• Assist in patient transition and family education after discharge.

Skills

English language proficiency

Nursing licensure

Bridge program option

Education

ACEN/CCNE accredited nursing program

State license (RN)

Foreign education evaluation (ICD)

Tools

ICD equivalence evaluation

Job description

The Milwaukee VA Medical Center is hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) for Geriatrics and Extended Care (GEC) in the Community Living Center (CLC). Valor Point (9A) hosts Transitional Care and CIIRP programs, requiring compassionate, patient-centered nursing care for Veterans.

Responsibilities include coordinating care, administering medications, and contributing to quality improvement while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to support transitions and family education.