Registered Nurse-Community Living Center

Veterans Health Administration; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 84,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EDRP eligibility

Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration in Battle Creek, MI, seeks a Registered Nurse for the Community Living Center to coordinate and deliver nursing care across the continuum, emphasizing patient education, self-management, and satisfaction. You will oversee licensed staff and contribute to care quality.

The role requires leadership in clinical practice, collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, and participation in education, competency development, and evidence-based nursing initiatives.

Qualifications

• Provide competent, evidence-based nursing care to residents.
• Supervise licensed nursing staff and coordinate education and competency programs.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to improve outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care using the nursing process and oversee LVN/LNA staff as appropriate.
• Lead nursing education, orientation, competencies, and quality-improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure safe, holistic care and accurate documentation.
• Support knowledge sharing to implement evidence-based practice and improve patient outcomes.

Job description

Registered Nurse-Community Living Center

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

This Registered Nurse (RN) is assigned to the Community Living Center (CLC) and is responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process when providing and/or supervising direct patient care. The incumbent assumes responsibility for the coordination of care focused on patient education, self-management, and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care.

Key Responsibilities

Major duties include, but are not limited to: Responsible for providing 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. Provides peers with informal constructive feedback for improvement. Fosters a safe and supportive environment conducive to the professional development of healthcare professionals. Contributes professional nursing perspective in discussions with the interdisciplinary team. Partners with others to effect change and produce optimal outcomes.

Supports colleagues through knowledge sharing to provide safe, quality nursing care. Shares educational findings, experiences, and ideas with peers. Questions clinical practices for the purpose of providing evidence-based care. Participates in activities and strategies to sustain evidence-based-practice. Collaborates with the Minimum Data Set (MDS) coordinator to ensure documentation is accurate and reflective of the Resource Utilization Group (RUG) score.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: 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: 1900-0730, rotating schedule Telework: Not available.

Virtual: This is not a virtual position. EDRP Authorized: 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. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact [e-mail], the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $83846 – $143956/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-25.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.