Registered Nurse, Restorative Care Coordinator (Community Living Center)

Quick Facts

• Role: Registered Nurse Community Living Center (CLC) Restorative Coordinator
• Service: Geriatrics & Extended Care

Description

Provide evidence-based restorative nursing care for assigned residents, including admissions assessment and ongoing monthly evaluations. Set measurable functional goals to maximize independence, document restorative nursing requirements in the Minimum Data Set (MDS), and adjust plans as progress changes. Lead and educate restorative nursing staff while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to improve outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Screen Veterans and conduct initial assessments prior to admission to the Restorative Care Program; reassess monthly
• Outline and implement measurable functional goals to maximize independence and functioning
• Collaborate with educators, Occupational Therapy (OT), and Physical Therapy (PT) to recruit/admit patients and develop goals
• Evaluate progress monthly and institute changes in therapy, goals, and activity when necessary
• Complete restorative nursing sections of the MDS: observation period, quarterly reassessments, and significant changes in care
• Monitor restorative personnel assignments to ensure appropriate fit with education and training
• Act as a role model, mentor, and coach; provide informal constructive feedback
• Develop and implement education programs/in-services and keep documented competencies current
• Implement restorative nursing strategies aligned with facility mission, vision, policies, goals, and objectives
• Contribute to quality outcomes measured by MDS quality indicators shared with the multidisciplinary team
• Foster a safe, supportive environment and support evidence-based clinical practice

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship (non-citizens only if recruitment of qualified citizens is not possible per VA policy)
• Basic English proficiency (written and spoken)
• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing (ACEN or CCNE) or an approved equivalent pathway
• Current, full, active, unrestricted RN licensure
• Subject to background/security investigation
• Pass pre-employment physical evaluation
• Seasonal influenza vaccination participation required
• Selective Service registration required for males born after 12/31/1959
• Complete online onboarding and required pre-employment requirements

Benefits

• Competitive salary with regular increases and potential performance awards
• Paid Time Off: 50 days/year (26 annual leave, 13 sick leave, 11 paid federal holidays)
• Retirement: traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% employer contributions
• Insurance: federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care options (often portable into retirement)
• RN licensure: 1 full, unrestricted license from any U.S. state or territory
• Work schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm
• Telework: not available; not a virtual position