Registered Nurse - Long Term Care ...

ProCare through LeadingAge New York; Town of Bath (NY); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Paid Time Off

Federal pension / retirement plan

Health insurance

Life insurance

Work schedule: Days, Evenings, Nights

Recruitment incentives up to $15000

Descripción de la vacante

Department of Veterans Affairs in New York State is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for a Community Living Center (CLC) role. You will provide evidence-based nursing care to residents and supervise licensed nurses and nursing assistants, ensuring high-quality, patient-centered outcomes.

You will lead education efforts, support quality improvement, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to advance residents’ education, safety, and satisfaction.

Formación

• Valid RN license in the United States.
• Current nursing practice and knowledge in inpatient care.
• Ability to lead and educate staff in a clinical setting.

Responsabilidades

• Provide competent, evidence-based care to CLC residents.
• Oversee licensed vocational nurses and nursing assistants.
• Support nursing education, orientation, and competency development.
• Collaborate with the MDS Coordinator for documentation accuracy.
• Ensure RUG scoring is correctly reflected in documentation.

Conocimientos

Registered Nurse

Nursing leadership

Patient education

Evidence-based practice

Educación

RN License

Nursing degree

Descripción del empleo

Education

Education Evaluations IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your application, resume, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment. NOTE: Candidate's education, scope, and length of nursing practice (experience) will be considered in determining the grade and salary of the applicant selected. The recommended salary may be at any point in the range listed for this vacancy. Experience as an RN will be evaluated to determine if the experience is of an acceptable level of quality with regard to the following five dimensions of nursing: Practice, Veteran/Patient Driven Care, Leadership, Professional Development, and Evidence/Based Practice/Research. Each dimension of practice has criteria that demonstrate essential core competencies for VHA Nursing Personnel. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position. It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment. Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.

Job Summary

The Community Living Center (CLC) 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 assumes responsibility for the coordination of care focused on patient education, self-management, and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care.

Major Duties

• Providing competent, evidence-based care to assigned Community Living Center (CLC) residents.
• Overseeing licensed vocational nurses and nursing assistants, as appropriate to the setting.
• Assisting in directing the provision of nursing education, orientation, and competency development.
• Supporting quality improvement initiatives 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 a professional nursing perspective in interdisciplinary team discussions.
• Partnering with others to effect change and produce optimal resident outcomes.
• Supporting colleagues through knowledge sharing to ensure safe, quality nursing care.
• Sharing educational findings, experiences, and ideas with peers.
• Questioning clinical practices to promote the delivery of evidence-based care.
• Participating in activities and strategies to sustain evidence-based practice.
• Collaborating with the Minimum Data Set (MDS) Coordinator to ensure documentation accuracy.
• Ensuring documentation reflects the appropriate Resource Utilization Group (RUG) score.

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).
• Work Schedule: Days, Evenings, Nights as required.
• Telework: Not Available.
• Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: May be Authorized, Up to $15000 for RNs with 2 year commitment.
• EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.
• Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory.
• Drug Test Required: True.
• Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation/examination.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
• Being required to wear a face mask when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted; HCP in violation may face disciplinary actions.
• Security clearance: Not required.
• Selective Service Registration required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Background and security investigation required.
• U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
• Applicants subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment; applicants who refuse will be denied employment with VA.

Requirements

Requirements U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation/examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.

Other Information

Other Information This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status. VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority. Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.

What to Expect Next

What to Expect Next Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued, and applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made. You may check the status of your application at any time by logging into your USA Jobs account and clicking on Applications. Information regarding your application status can be found in the USAJobs Help Center. NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.