Registered Nurse- Community Living Center Nurse Manager

<p>The Community Living Center (CLC) Nurse Manager (NM) is a Registered Nurse (RN) who serves as the primary front-line supervisory authority and holds 24/7 responsibility and accountability for operations within assigned CLC neighborhoods. The NM ensures continuous, high-quality, Veteran-centered care in a home-like environment that prioritizes safety, dignity, autonomy, and quality of life.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>Major duties include but are not limited to: Assumes responsibility for the coordination of care focused on patient education, self-management, and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care. Provides cross-coverage for other CLC Nurse Managers and nursing needs as organizational needs arise. Oversees and directs staff orientation, competency development, ongoing training, and performance evaluation for all nursing personnel in the CLC. Function as a clinical role model, educator, supervisor, and leader who supports a culture of excellence in long-term, restorative, hospice, memory care, and short-stay rehabilitation services. Collaborate closely with interdisciplinary team members to remove barriers, improve processes, and implement innovative, evidence-based clinical and operational practices that support resident-centered outcomes. equips staff with knowledge and tools to deliver culturally competent, trauma-informed, inclusive care, reinforcing a culture of ownership and responsibility for high-quality, cost-effective outcomes. Ensures compliance with all accreditation and regulatory standards relevant to long-term care environments, including the Joint Commission, OIG, Ascellon, CMS requirements applicable to CLCs, and other agency-wide directives. Functions as a clinical expert Responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process when providing or supervising direct patient 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: Monday - Friday, 0730-1600 or 0800-1630, with 24/7 accountability Compressed/Flexible: Not Available Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.</p><h3>Requirements</h3>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 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.