Registered Nurse - CLC Restorative Program Coordinator

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Albany VA Medical Center is seeking a qualified full-time Registered Nurse to function as the Community Living Center Restorative Program Coordinator at the Albany location.

The RN will oversee restorative care, supervise licensed personnel, and lead education, quality improvement, and outcomes initiatives to enhance patient function and independence.

Qualifications

• English language proficiency required for direct patient care.
• RN license in a U.S. state or territory (current, active, unrestricted).
• ADN or Diploma in Nursing with licensure required; BSN preferred for advancement.

Responsibilities

• Provide competent, evidence-based care to residents in the Community Living Center Restorative Program.
• Oversee licensed practical nurses and nursing assistants; supervise education, orientation, and competencies.
• Coordinate care with interdisciplinary team; lead quality improvement and outcomes utilization efforts.

Skills

English language proficiency

Nursing assessment

Leadership

Education

Associate degree in nursing (ADN)

Diploma in nursing

Registered nurse license (state)

Job description

Summary

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval - award amount (up to $200 -000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

• English Language Proficiency
• In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7403(f) - no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English
• Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate accrediting agency and accredited by one of the following accrediting bodies at the time the program was completed by the applicant: The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
• OR Individuals attending a master's level bridge program in nursing who have completed coursework equivalent to a bachelor's level degree in Nursing may have opportunity to become registered as a nurse with a state licensing board prior to completion of the bridge program
• Upon achievement of a State license - the individual may be appointed on temporary basis and later converted to a permanent appointment upon successful completion and graduation from the bridge program
• (Reference VA Handbook 5005 - Appendix G6)
• OR In cases of graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing - possession of a current - full - active - and unrestricted registration will meet the requirement for graduation from an approved school of professional nursing to warrant an appointment as a Nurse who has completed an associated degree/entry level Nursing education program
• Credit for foreign nursing education higher that associate degree/entry level requires a formal degree equivalency validation from a recognized equivalency evaluation accepted by VA such as International Consultants of Delaware (ICD)
• Current - full - active - and unrestricted registration as a graduate professional nurse in a State - Territory or Commonwealth (i.e. - Puerto Rico) of the United States - or the District of Columbia
• Graduate Nurse Technician (GNT) Exception: Candidates who otherwise meet the basic education requirements - but do not possess the required licensure - may be appointed at the entry step of the grade and level applicable to the completed nursing education as a GNT on a 120-day temporary appointment while actively pursuing licensure (may be extended up to two years on a case-by-case-basis.) NOTE: Grandfathering Provision - All persons currently employed in VHA in 0610 series and performing the duties as described in the qualification standard on the effective date of the standard (1/29/2024) are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the grade held including positive education and licensure/certification
• Grade Determinations: The following Scope - Education and Dimension criteria must be met in determining the grade assignment of candidates - and if appropriate - the level within a grade
• The Dimension requirements (Practice - Veteran/Patient Driven Care - Leadership - Professional Development and Evidence-Based Practice/Research) are detailed for each grade and level within the online assessment: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13085884
• Grade/Level Scope Education Nurse I - Level I Delivers fundamental - knowledge-based care to assigned clients while developing technical competencies
• An Associate Degree (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing - with no additional professional nursing required
• Nurse I - Level II Demonstrates integration of biopsychosocial concepts - cognitive skills and technically competent practice in providing care to clients with basic or complex
• An ADN or Diploma in Nursing AND 1 year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I - Level 1 ;OR a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) with no additional professional nursing experience required
• Nurse I - Level III Demonstrates proficiency in practice based on conscious and deliberate planning
• Self-directed in goal setting for managing complex client situations
• An ADN or Diploma in Nursing AND 2 years of professional nursing experience in which one year is equivalent to Nurse I - Level 2
• OR a BSN and 1 year of professional nursing experience equivalent to the Nurse I - Level 2
• OR a Master's degree in nursing (MSN) and no additional professional nursing experience
• OR a Master's degree in a *related field with a BSN and no additional professional nursing experience
• Nurse II Demonstrates leadership in delivering and improving holistic care through collaborative strategies with others
• A BSN with 2 years of professional nursing equivalent to Nurse I - Level 3
• OR an MSN with one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I - Level 3
• OR a Master's degree in a *related field with a BSN and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I - Level 3
• OR a Doctoral degree in Nursing with no professional nursing experience
• OR a Doctoral degree in a *related field with a BSN with no additional professional nursing experience
• Nurse III Executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership - experience and creative approaches to management of complex client care beyond the immediate practice setting
• MSN and 2 years of specialized nursing experience - one of which is equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III
• OR a Master's degree in *related field with BSN and two years of specialized nursing experience - one of which is equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III
• OR a Doctoral degree in Nursing with and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III
• OR a Doctoral degree in a *related field with a BSN and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III
• *Note: Foreign education programs/degrees are not creditable as related degrees
• Preferred Experience: BSN Preferred
• Current Long Term Care experience preferred
• Restorative Care experience highly preferred
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical Requirements: This position requires visual acuity - keen hearing - clear distinctive speech - and manual dexterity
• This position requires potentially long periods of continued walking - standing - stooping - sitting - bending - pulling - and pushing
• Transferring patients and objects may be required
• Mechanical patient lifts are provided
• The incumbent may be exposed to infected patients and contaminated materials and may be required to don protective clothing in isolation situations or operative/invasive procedures
• The incumbent may occasionally be exposed to patients who are combative secondary to delirium - dementia - or psychiatric disorders
• The incumbent must be a mature - flexible - sensible individual capable of working effectively in stressful situations - able to shift priorities based on patient needs
• Must complete annual Employee Health requirements - such as annual TB screening or testing - as a condition of employment.

Duties

• The Albany VA Medical Center is seeking a qualified full-time Registered Nurse to function as the Community Living Center Restorative Program Coordinator at the Albany location
• The Community Living Center (CLC) Restorative Program Coordinator - Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing competent - evidence-based care to assigned residents and oversight of licensed vocational nurses/nursing assistants - as appropriate to the setting
• The incumbent will assist in directing the provision of nursing education - orientation - competencies and providing quality improvement and outcomes utilization consultation
• The RN is responsible for all elements of the nursing process when providing and/or supervising direct patient care - and assumes responsibility for the coordination of care focused on patient education - self-management - and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care
• He/she will administer medications and procedures per established policies and guidelines - and influence care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team
• The 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: Demonstrate leadership in delivering and improving holistic care through collaborative strategies with others
• Evaluate patients in the CLC upon admission to Restorative Care Program and monthly thereafter to determine the potential for the program
• 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
• Collaborate 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
• Evaluate patient progress toward goals monthly and institute changes in therapy - goals - and activities when needed
• Monitors assignments to ensure they are appropriate with the level of education and training demonstrated of restorative personnel
• Provide developmental opportunities for program staff to acquire clinical restorative nursing skills and expertise
• Develop and implement educational programs and/or in-services to keep nursing staff current in restorative care practice and documented competencies and implement 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
• Provide peers with informal constructive feedback for improvement and foster a safe - quality nursing care
• Supports colleagues through knowledge sharing to provide safe - quality nursing care
• Additional duties as assigned
• Work Schedule: Full-Time
• Day Tour (8:00 AM - 4:30 PM) with options for every other weekend
• Compressed/Flexible: Not Authorized Telework: Not authorized Virtual: This is not a virtual position Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact [e-mail] - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
• Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards that includes: 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