Spinal Cord Injury RN: Expert Care & Care Coordination

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 114,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50 days paid time off per year

Federal health/vision/dental/term life

Traditional pension and 401K with VA

Job summary

The Long Beach VA Health Care System is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse (RN) in the Spinal Cord Injury Department to provide expert nursing care and coordinate patient education along the continuum of care.

You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, administer medications per policy, and evaluate outcomes while contributing to quality improvement initiatives. The role emphasizes patient transitions, family education, and self-management support in a diverse patient population.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in any US state.
• Experience in spinal cord injury care or similar neuro/acute rehab preferred.
• Ability to work within an interdisciplinary team and coordinate patient education.

Responsibilities

• Functions as a clinical expert and oversees nursing care per the nursing process.
• Plans, implements, and evaluates care across age-specific components.
• Coordinates care focused on education, self-management, and patient transitions.
• Administers medications per policies and guidelines and supports quality improvement.

Skills

RN clinical expertise

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Registered Nurse license (RN)

Job description

The Long Beach VA Health Care System is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse (RN) in the Spinal Cord Injury Department to provide expert nursing care and coordinate patient education along the continuum of care.

You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, administer medications per policy, and evaluate outcomes while contributing to quality improvement initiatives. The role emphasizes patient transitions, family education, and self-management support in a diverse patient population.