Registered Nurse - Long Term Care

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Apply Registered Nurse - Long Term Care Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration VA Finger Lakes Health Care System Canandaigua Location Apply Print Save

Summary This job is open to Duties Requirements How you will be evaluated Required documents How to apply

Summary The RN displays knowledge and ability in providing a full range of practical nursing care to patients with a variety of physical and/or behavioral problems. The RN serves as a responsible member of the nursing team and interacts with patients, family members, professional and supportive personnel who provide patient care and with members of other services.

Duties DUTIES MAY INCLUDE HOWEVER ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING

1. Delivers safe care to assigned patients while developing technical competencies. 1.1. Safely and effectively uses patient care equipment. 1.2. Correctly and safely performs nursing procedures. 1.3. Recognizes overt abnormal signs and symptoms and/or changes in patients condition and responds appropriately. 1.4. Implements physicians/providers orders in a timely and complete manner. 1.5. Implements nursing interventions/orders in a timely and complete manner. 1.6. Requests assistance from co-workers when needed knows when to ask for help. 1.7. Identifies patients exhibiting disruptive threatening & violent behavior or suicidal DTV behavior and initiates appropriate interventions.
2. Formulates a plan of care based on nursing assessments using the nursing process based on the ANA Standards of Nursing Practice. 2.1. Completes initial assessment of patient condition and response to treatment and initiates follow-up as needed. 2.2. Includes the patient and family/significant other in developing the initial plan of care and establishing goals. 2.3. Updates plan of care with assistance as needed. 2.4. Assesses patients learning needs learning preference and readiness to learn. 2.5. Develops and implements a plan in conjunction with the patient/family to meet learning needs and involvement in basic health teaching and discharge planning.
3. Documents the nursing process. 3.1. Documentation is consistent, accurate, concise, and timely. 3.2. Evaluates and documents patient response to interventions and progress towards attainment of goals and expected outcomes. 3.3. Revises plan of care according to evaluations of patients responses and outcomes. 3.4. Uses the Computerized Patient Record System CPRS and the Bar Coded Medication Administration BCMA software per policy. 3.5. Completes all assigned clinical reminders in a timely manner.
4. Demonstrates grade-appropriate and consistent critical thinking skills. 4.1. The nurse can recognize the patient has a problem. 4.2. The nurse can manage the problem safely and effectively recognizing his/her scope of practice. 4.3. The nurse has a relative sense of urgency. 4.4. The nurse takes the right action for the right reason. 4.5. The nurse responds and intervenes appropriately to emergency situations
5. Role-specific Competency Checklist is complete and is rated competent in all measured areas.
6. Progressively assuming responsibilities as assigned seeking assistance as necessary under the close supervision of the Nurse Manager or designee.
7. Adheres to established policies, standards of care, and standards of practice.
8. Practices within Scope of Practice based upon state licensure.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package VA Nurse Total Rewards 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, federal 401K with up to 5 in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health, vision, dental, term lifelong-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: Day, Evening, Night. Multiple positions available Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position Relocation: Recruitment Incentives May be authorized for highly qualified applicants EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive Permanently Change of Station (PCS) Not authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer AVO Not Authorized

Requirements Conditions of employment 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 Selective Service Registration: required for males born after 12/31/1959 Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process Acceptable forms of identification: required to complete pre-employment requirements Must pass pre-employment physical examination Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program: a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel HCP

How to Apply All applicants are encouraged to apply online To apply for this position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM ET on 03/02/2026 to receive consideration To preview the questionnaire, click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12889614 To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation are submitted prior to the closing date During the application process, you may have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions

Agency Contact Information Jacob Cawley Phone: 585-430-5790 Email: JACOB.CAWLEY@VA.GOV Address: Canandaigua VA Medical Center, 400 Fort Hill Ave, Canandaigua, NY 14424, US

Next Steps Once your online application is submitted, you will receive a confirmation notification by email After we receive application packages including all required documents and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met After the review is complete, a referral certificate is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made You may check the status of your application at any time by logging into your USAJOBS account and clicking on Applications Information regarding your application status can be found in the USAJobs Help Center NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel HCP It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service HCP are individuals who during the influenza season work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties VHA locations include but are not limited to VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers, community-based outpatient clinics, CBOCs, domiciliary units, Vet centers, and VA-leased medical facilities HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed clinical and administrative remote and onsite paid and without compensation full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers, and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows, and students HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities