Registered Nurse - Long Term Care- CLC

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 (1-5 years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application.

Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.

The Batavia VA Medical Center is seeking a qualified full-time Registered Nurse (RN) to join Long-term care in the Community Living Center (CLC) in Batavia, NY. This is an open continuous announcement until April 8, 2026. Qualified applicants will be considered and referred as vacancies become available.

The CLC Registered Nurse is responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process when providing and/or supervising direct patient care. Assumes responsibility for the coordination of care focused on patient education, self-management, and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

* Administers medications and procedures per established policies and guidelines.

* Collaborates with the Minimum Data Set (MDS) coordinator to ensure documentation is accurate and reflective of the Resource Utilization Group (RUG) score.

* Responsible for providing competent, evidence-based care to assigned residents and oversight of licensed vocational nurses/nursing assistants, as appropriate to the setting.

* Assists in directing the provision of nursing education, orientation, competencies and providing quality improvement and outcomes utilization consultation.

* Demonstrates leadership in delivering and improving holistic care through collaborative strategies with others.

* Provides peers with informal constructive feedback for improvement.

* Fosters a safe and supportive environment conducive to the professional development of healthcare professionals.

* Contributes professional nursing perspective in discussions with the interdisciplinary team.

* Partners with others to effect change and produce optimal outcomes.

* Supports colleagues through knowledge sharing to provide safe, quality nursing care.

* Shares educational findings, experiences, and ideas with peers. Questions clinical practices for the purpose of providing evidence-based care. Participates in activities and strategies to sustain an evidence-based-practice culture.

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:

12-hour tours, variable days including weekends & holidays. The tour (days or nights) will be discussed at the interview depending on the needs of the unit.

Telework:
Not Available

Virtual:
This is not a virtual position.

Recruitment Incentive:
Authorized for highly qualified applicants

EDRP Authorized:
Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more

Permanent Change of Station (PCS):
Not Authorized

PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO):
Not Authorized

Recruitment Incentive up to $12,500 is authorized for highly qualified applicants