Registered Nurse, CLC Restorative Coordinator

Veterans Health Administration

Phoenix (AZ)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 166,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Federal pension

Federal health benefits

Life insurance

Licensure support

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, seeks a Registered Nurse (CLC Restorative Coordinator) in Phoenix, AZ. The RN provides and supervises restorative nursing care within the Community Living Center, coordinating education, self-management, and patient outcomes.

The role involves collaboration with OT/PT, directing staff education, and ensuring adherence to MDS restorative care documentation. Schedule aligns with department needs, with no telework available.

Responsibilities

Provides direct patient care and coordinates care focusing on patient education, self-management, and satisfaction.
Administers medications and procedures per established policies and guidelines.
Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to influence care outcomes and participate in quality improvement.
Directs nursing education, orientation, competencies, and quality improvement initiatives.
Evaluates patients in the Community Living Center (CLC) on admission and monthly thereafter for restorative care potential.
Develops measurable functional goals for Veterans and collaborates with OT/PT for admissions and goal setting.
Monitors progress toward goals, adjusts therapy and activity as needed, and completes restorative MDS sections.

Job description

Registered Nurse, CLC Restorative Coordinator

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

This position is located within Community Living Center, Nursing Service, Phoenix VA Healthcare System in Phoenix, AZ For more information about the Phoenix VA at the main campus: Carl T. Hayden Veterans' Administration Medical Center | VA Phoenix Health Care | Veterans Affairs

Key Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse (RN) Community Living Center (CLC) Restorative Coordinator is responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process when providing and/or supervising direct patient care. Assumes responsibility for the coordination of care focused on patient education, self-management, and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care. Administers medications and procedures per established policies and guidelines.

Influences care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team. Core elements of performance include knowledge and active participation in the unit/program level quality improvement process and initiatives as well as customer service programs. Duties include but are not limited to: Provides competent, evidence-based care to assigned residents and oversight of licensed vocational nurses/nursing assistants, as appropriate to the setting.

Assists in directing the provision of nursing education, orientation, competencies and providing quality improvement and outcomes utilization consultation. Demonstrates leadership in delivering and improving holistic care through collaborative strategies with others. Evaluates patients in the CLC upon admission to Restorative Care Program and monthly thereafter to determine the potential for the program.

Responsible for screening Veterans and conducting initial assessment prior to admission to the Restorative Care Program. Outline and implement measurable functional goals for Veterans to reach their highest level of function and maximize their independence. Collaborates with educators, Occupational Therapy (OT), Physical Therapy (PT) in recruiting and admitting patients to the Restorative Care Program and develops goals to maximize the patient's independence and functioning.

Evaluates patient progress toward their goals monthly and institutes changes in therapy, goals, and activity when necessary. Completes the restorative nursing sections of the Minimum Data Set (MDS), specifically the observation period, quarterly reassessments, and significant changes in care. Acts as a role model, mentor, and coach to the program's staff. Provides developmental opportunities for program staff to acquire clinical restorative nursing skills and expertise.

Accountable to develop and implement educational programs and/or in-services to keep nursing staff current in restorative care practice and documented competencies. Implements strategies and programs for restorative nursing care that is consistent with the facilities mission, vision, policies, goals, and objectives. Responsible for the outcomes of the patient/client as measured by the MDS quality indicators, which is shared with the multidisciplinary team.

Benefits

VA Nurse Total Rewards Pay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards
Paid Time Off: 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory
Work Schedule: M-F 7:30am - 4:00pm - Tour may vary to meet department or facility needs
Telework: Not available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position

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