Registered Nurse- Restorative Coordinator

Veterans Health Administration

Aspinwall (Allegheny County)

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USD 72.000 - 148.000

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4 giorni fa

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Descrizione del lavoro

Veterans Health Administration in Pittsburgh, PA, is seeking a Registered Nurse- Restorative Coordinator to lead restorative care within the Community Living Center at the Heinz Campus. You will oversee licensed practical nurses and nursing assistants and work with the interdisciplinary team to promote safe transitions and maximize veterans’ independence.

The role includes developing educational programs, monitoring patient progress, and implementing restorative care strategies.

Competenze

Eligibility requires a full and unrestricted RN license in any US state or territory.

Mansioni

Direct nursing education, orientation, competencies and quality improvement initiatives.
Partner with residents, families and interdisciplinary team to promote safe transitions across the health care continuum.
Evaluate residents in the Restorative Care Program on admission and monthly to determine potential for the program.
Screen Veterans and conduct initial assessments prior to admission to Restorative Care Program.
Outline and implement measurable functional goals to maximize independence and functioning.
Collaborate with OT/PT in recruiting and admitting patients and developing independence goals.
Monitor progress monthly and adjust therapy, goals and activities as needed.
Serve as role model and mentor to staff; provide educational programs and in-services for restorative care competencies.

Formazione

Unrestricted RN license (US)

Descrizione del lavoro

Registered Nurse- Restorative Coordinator

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The Restorative Coordinator Registered Nurse position works within the Community Living Center at the Heinz Campus within VA Pittsburgh. They provide competent, evidence-based care to assigned residents and oversight of licensed practical nurses and nursing assistants within the units.

Key Responsibilities

Assist in directing the provision of nursing education, orientation, competencies and providing quality improvement and outcomes utilization. Partners with the resident, family, and interdisciplinary team to promote effective and safe transitions across the health care continuum. 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. Monitors assignments to ensure they are appropriate with the level of education and training demonstrated of restorative personnel.

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 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: Rotating Shifts to include weekends and holidays Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

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 $71798 – $147862/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-12.

Who is eligible to apply?

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