Registered Nurse - Community Living Center (Part-Time)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Iron Mountain (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 131,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

EDRP Eligible

Nurse Total Rewards

Education Debt Reduction Program

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs invites applications for a Registered Nurse - Community Living Center (CLC) position at the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center in Iron Mountain, Michigan.

This part-time role provides evidence-based nursing care to residents in the CLC with supervision of licensed nursing staff. Responsibilities include coordinating patient education, self-management and outcomes, leading in nursing education and quality improvement, and collaborating with the

Qualifications

• Transcript must be submitted with your application when qualification is based on education.
• Education recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment.
• Foreign education requires a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with transcript for credit.
• Nursing education must be ACEN/CCNE accredited at the time of program completion.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care in the Community Living Center (CLC) to residents, with oversight of licensed vocational nurses and nursing assistants as appropriate.
• Coordinate care focused on patient education, self-management and customer satisfaction across the continuum of care.
• Direct and supervise nursing staff, participate in education, orientation, competencies and quality improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to improve outcomes and ensure evidence-based practice.

Education

RN licensure and ACEN/CCNE accreditation

Job description

Registered Nurse - Community Living Center (Part-Time)

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs
• Schedule: A variety of work schedules are listed below.

The positions provide nursing care to the residents on the Community Living Center (CLC) at the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center in Iron Mountain, Michigan. The function of the RN is to provide competent, evidence-based care to residents with oversight of licensed vocational nurses/nursing assistants as appropriate to the setting.

Key Responsibilities

Position(s) listed under this Open Continuous Announcement (OCA) MAY be eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. Applicants selected for an EDRP-eligible position will be notified in their conditional job offer. The selectee must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit an EDRP application within four months of appointment.

Program approval, award amount (up to $200,000), and 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 are ineligible to apply. This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT. Applicants will be referred on an 'as needed' basis every 8-10 days.

Announcement will remain open through 12/23/2026 but may be extended or closed if needed prior to the initial closing date. The Registered Nurse (RN) - Community Living Center (CLC) is responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process when providing and/or supervising direct patient care in their assigned unit.

The incumbent assumes responsibility for the coordination of care focused on patient education, self-management, and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care. The RN - CLC is also responsible for the following duties: Providing competent, evidence-based care to assigned residents. Providing oversight of licensed vocational nurses and nursing assistants, as appropriate to the setting.

Assisting in directing the provision of nursing education, orientation, competencies and providing quality improvement and outcomes utilization consultation. Demonstrating leadership in delivering and improving holistic care through collaborative strategies with others. Providing peers with informal constructive feedback for improvement. Fostering a safe and supportive environment conducive to the professional development of healthcare professionals.

Contributing professional nursing perspective in discussions with the interdisciplinary team. Partnering with others to effect change and produce optimal outcomes. Supporting colleagues through knowledge sharing to provide safe, quality nursing care. Sharing educational findings, experiences, and ideas with peers. Questioning clinical practices for the purpose of providing evidence-based care. Participating in activities and strategies to sustain evidence-based-practice.

Collaborating with the Minimum Data Set (MDS) coordinator to ensure documentation is accurate and reflective of the Resource Utilization Group (RUG) score. Other duties, as assigned.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards Pay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards Paid Time Off: Up to 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: A variety of work schedules are available; Work schedule will be determined upon selection.

NOTE: May be expected to work rotating weekends and holidays. We are recruiting for the following shifts: FTE 0.2 PM Shift: Every other weekend does not include major holiday rotation. FTE 0.3 PM Shift: Every other weekend, 1 weekday per pay period, to include major holiday rotation. FTE 0.3 NOC Shift: Every other weekend, 1 weekday per pay period, to include major holiday rotation.

FTE 0.3 NOC Shift: Every other weekend, 1 weekday per pay period, to include major holiday rotation. FTE 0.4 NOC Shift: Every weekend does not include major holiday rotation. Telework: Not Available. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: May be authorized for a highly qualified candidate. 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

Requirements & Education

IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.

If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Note for RNs: Nursing education must be from a school of professional nursing accredited by one of the following accrediting organizations at the time the program was completed by the applicant. The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), located at 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850, Atlanta, GA 30326.

The ACEN accredits all levels of nursing programs, including clinical doctorate, masters/post master's certificate, baccalaureate, associate and diploma nursing education programs. (Note: The National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission/NLNAC changed its name to ACEN in May 2013.

ACEN's website may be utilized to verify accredited programs using automated inquiry processes; however, for verification of any nursing program's accreditation prior to 1998, an automated inquiry cannot be used and ACEN must be contacted directly via their email contact information on the ACEN website to verify.) The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), located at 655 K Street, NW, Suite 7, Washington, DC 20001.

The CCNE is an accrediting arm of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) and accredits nursing education programs at the bachelor and master's level.

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 $69918 – $131481/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-12-23.

What is the work schedule?

This is a A variety of work schedules are listed below. position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.