The Restorative Coordinator Registered Nurse position works within the Community Living Center at the Heinz Campus within VA Pittsburgh. They provide competent, evidence-based care to assigned residents and oversight of licensed practical nurses and nursing assistants within the units.
Assist in directing the provision of nursing education, orientation, competencies and providing quality improvement and outcomes utilization. Partners with the resident, family, and interdisciplinary team to promote effective and safe transitions across the health care continuum. Evaluates patients in the CLC upon admission to Restorative Care Program and monthly thereafter to determine the potential for the program.
Responsible for screening Veterans and conducting initial assessment prior to admission to the Restorative Care Program. Outline and implement measurable functional goals for Veterans to reach their highest level of function and maximize their independence. Collaborates with educators, Occupational Therapy (OT), Physical Therapy (PT) in recruiting and admitting patients to the Restorative Care Program and develops goals to maximize the patient's independence and functioning.
Evaluates patient progress toward their goals monthly and institutes changes in therapy, goals, and activity when necessary. Completes the restorative nursing sections of the Minimum Data Set (MDS), specifically the observation period, quarterly reassessments, and significant changes in care. Monitors assignments to ensure they are appropriate with the level of education and training demonstrated of restorative personnel.
Acts as a role model, mentor, and coach to the program's staff. Provides developmental opportunities for program staff to acquire clinical restorative nursing skills and expertise. Accountable to develop and implement educational programs and/or in-services to keep nursing staff current in restorative care practice and documented competencies.
Implements strategies and programs for restorative nursing care 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: Rotating Shifts to include weekends and holidays Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Nicole.Bender2@va.gov · 484-703-9360
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $71798 – $147862/yr.
Applications close on 2026-11-12.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-11-04 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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