Registered Nurse - Community Living Center Restorative Coordinator

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) Join VA Black Hills Health Care System as a Community Living Center Restorative Coordinator Registered Nurse and help Veterans maximize independence and function. Lead restorative nursing care, assess and enroll Veterans, develop measurable goals, monitor progress, collaborate with therapy teams, and strengthen staff practice through education and mentoring.

Make a lasting impact on Veterans' independence and quality of life as a Community Living Center Restorative Coordinator Registered Nurse. In this specialized role, you will help Veterans maintain or regain function by connecting individualized restorative goals with coordinated nursing and therapy services. You will work closely with Veterans, families, nursing staff, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, educators, and the interdisciplinary team to guide restorative care from admission through ongoing evaluation. This position also offers the opportunity to serve as a clinical resource, mentor staff, strengthen restorative nursing expertise, and use measurable outcomes to advance the quality and effectiveness of the program. Duties include, but are not limited to: Assess Veterans for restorative care needs, complete initial screenings, and determine eligibility for admission to the Restorative Care Program. Develop and implement measurable functional goals designed to help Veterans maximize independence and achieve their highest practical level of functioning. Collaborate with Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, nursing educators, Veterans, families, and the interdisciplinary team to coordinate individualized restorative care plans. Evaluate Veteran progress at least monthly and adjust restorative interventions, goals, therapies, and activities in response to changing needs and outcomes. Complete restorative nursing components of the Minimum Data Set, including observation periods, quarterly reassessments, and significant changes in care. Monitor restorative staff assignments to ensure care responsibilities align with demonstrated education, training, and clinical capabilities. Mentor, coach, and educate restorative nursing staff while developing in-services and learning opportunities that build clinical skills and documented competencies. Evaluate program outcomes using Minimum Data Set quality indicators and implement restorative nursing strategies that support effective, evidence-based care and improved Veteran outcomes. 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 7:30am - 4:00pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact Beth.Spitzer@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more. This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application. The EDRP Coordinator(s) can be reached at VHAVISN23EDRP@va.govVHAVISN23EDRP@va.gov 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.