Registered Nurse, CLC EDRP Eligible - Geriatrics

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; Lyons (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health/Dental Insurance

Retirement Pension

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, seeks a Community Living Center Registered Nurse (RN) to provide competent and compassionate care to residents. The role emphasizes leadership in education, orientation, and evidence-based practice within a collaborative interdisciplinary team.

The incumbent ensures accurate documentation for MDS and participates in performance improvement, while meeting licensure requirements and clinical competencies for nursing care in a

Qualifications

• English proficiency required for direct patient care.
• Graduate of an ACEN/CCNE-accredited nursing program.
• Current, full, active, and unrestricted nursing license in a U.S. state or territory.
• Foreign education may require degree equivalency validation.
• GNT exception allows temporary appointment while pursuing licensure.

Responsibilities

• Provide competent, evidence-based nursing care in the Community Living Center.
• Lead or participate in nursing education, orientation, and competency activities.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to deliver holistic care and improve outcomes.
• Support documentation accuracy with the MDS coordinator for RUG scoring.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

Nursing degree (ACEN/CCNE accredited)

State license to practice nursing

Foreign education equivalency (if applicable)

GNT exception eligibility

Job description

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, seeks a Community Living Center Registered Nurse (RN) to provide competent and compassionate care to residents. The role emphasizes leadership in education, orientation, and evidence-based practice within a collaborative interdisciplinary team.

The incumbent ensures accurate documentation for MDS and participates in performance improvement, while meeting licensure requirements and clinical competencies for nursing care in a