Join the Sioux Falls VA Health Care System as a Restorative Registered Nurse and help Veterans regain function, independence, and quality of life. In this coordinator role, you will guide restorative nursing care across Rehab and Extended Care, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams on treatment goals, educate staff, strengthen evidence-based practices, and advance program improvements that enhance Veteran outcomes and continuity of care every day.
Bring your nursing expertise to a role where you can shape restorative care and make a lasting difference in the lives of Veterans. As the Restorative Registered Nurse, you will serve as a key resource within Rehab and Extended Care, helping Veterans achieve and maintain their highest possible level of function and independence.
You will partner with nurses, rehabilitation specialists, medical providers, community facilities, and other VA programs to coordinate individualized restorative services and strengthen continuity of care. This position offers the opportunity to educate and support staff, influence evidence-based practice, contribute to program development, and lead improvements that enhance the quality and effectiveness of restorative nursing services.
Duties include, but are not limited to: - Coordinate restorative nursing services for Veterans in Rehab and Extended Care, supporting individualized treatment plans designed to promote function and independence. - Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members and treatment providers to evaluate Veteran needs, establish restorative goals, and integrate appropriate interventions into the overall plan of care.
- Educate new and existing staff on restorative nursing treatment options, available resources, and practices needed to successfully implement and sustain the program. - Promote evidence-based restorative nursing interventions and recommend innovative approaches that improve care delivery and Veteran outcomes. - Serve as a clinical consultant and resource to nursing staff, rehabilitation services, medical providers, and other partners addressing restorative nursing needs.
- Develop and update policies, procedures, memorandums, educational resources, and informational materials that support effective restorative nursing services. - Coordinate care with VA providers, community facilities, and other VA hospitals and clinics to strengthen continuity and access to appropriate restorative services.
- Lead and participate in performance improvement activities, using program information, collaboration, and evaluation of current practices to strengthen restorative nursing services.
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: Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm Employees are required to work one weekend per month.
Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest.
As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community.
This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.
sandi.ortega@va.gov · 910-232-7476
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $63446 – $114610/yr.
Applications close on 2026-09-21.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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