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Nurse (Community Living Center)-Inpatient
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 1 days ago
About the Role
This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.
What You'll Do
- →Roseburg is the heart of the scenic and recreational paradise known as the Land of Umpqua.
- →This land of authentic outdoor adventures and experiences is bordered by picturesque rivers and lush valleys.
- →Roseburg, centrally located in the of Douglas County, Oregon is known for its 359 miles of streams along the north and south forks of the Umpqua River.
- →The Roseburg area reflects small-town values, has dedicated business leaders and a strong education system from K-12 to our local community college.
- →The community possesses a hardworking, well-trained workforce.
- →Duties The CLC Registered Nurse (RN) demonstrates leadership, experience, and creative approaches to the management of complex resident care.
- →Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Clinical Practice & Nursing Process Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates care based on age-specific components.
- →Administers medications and procedures per established policies and guidelines.
- →Sets priorities, organizes, and plans work to meet deadlines, resolves routine problems, and independently performs work in accordance with unit standards, procedures, and accepted practices.
- →Wound, Ostomy & Specialty Care Works with the facility wound team to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate the impact of Quality Assurance and Infection Control with regard to the care of residents with wound and ostomy needs.
- →Conducts wound and dressing changes and reviews the need for supplies.
- →Assists the facility wound nurse with teaching and support of residents with new stomas and evaluates pressure relief mattresses and/or related equipment for CLC residents.
- →Analyzes wound, ostomy, and Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) nursing treatment modalities through systematic data collection, interpretation, and reporting of findings with appropriate recommendations.
- →Care Coordination & Charge Nurse Responsibilities Assumes responsibility for the coordination of care focused on patient education, self-management, and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care.
Requirements
- ✓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.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 80843796-2472-4649-a48d-7f8d3c20e6fc
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