Registered Nurse - Community Living Center

This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT & will remain open until 12/2/2026 or until filled. Qualified applicants will be reviewed and referred to hiring managers at regular intervals. The Grand Island VA Community Living Center (CLC), Registered Nurses (RNs) are at the heart of everything we do. You'll have the unique opportunity to build lasting connections with Veterans, provide hands-on care that truly makes a difference, and be part of a supportive, mission-driven team.

Whether you're administering treatments, developing individualized care plans, mentoring support staff, or guiding patients and families through safe transitions, your work will directly impact the health, dignity, and quality of life of those who served our nation. The mission of a Community Living Center is to restore each Veteran to his or her highest level of well-being, to prevent declines in health, and to provide comfort at the end of life. This CLC has a total of 36 beds, providing services to Veterans needing 30-90 days of skilled care, rehabilitation, and/or dementia/ neurocognitive support. The CLC RN duties include, but are not limited to, the following: Conduct holistic biopsychosocial assessments to identify patient needs and deliver personalized, age-appropriate care. Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans in partnership with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team. Safely administer medications and perform procedures per policy, carefully monitoring effectiveness and patient response. Educate and empower patients and families with strategies for self-management, independence, and improved quality of life. Coordinate seamless care transitions and discharges that support safety and continuity of care. Provide leadership and mentorship to licensed vocational nurses and nursing assistants, fostering collaboration and professional growth. Partner with the MDS Coordinator to ensure accurate documentation and proper reflection of resident needs and RUG scores. Support staff development through orientation, ongoing training, and skill-building to strengthen clinical excellence. Contribute to quality improvement projects that enhance patient outcomes, safety, and satisfaction. Actively participate in shaping and improving policies, procedures, and practices that advance nursing care in the CLC. Preferred Experience: Long-term care and/or hospice experience. Work Schedule: This is an intermittent position. Intermittent employment is defined as non-fulltime employment in which employees are appointed without a regularly scheduled tour of duty. Work is sporadic and unpredictable so that a tour of duty may not be regularly scheduled in advance. Will work a minimum of (2) 8 hour shifts or (1) 12-hour shift, per 2-week pay period, unless approved by the Nurse Manager. Additional hours may be scheduled as needed. Shifts may be scheduled Sunday-Saturday, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays. 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.

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. 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.