Registered Nurse (RN) Geriatric Care (Contract) in Palo Alto, CA

Salary: Negotiable Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) Geriatric Care (Contract) Location: Palo Alto & Menlo Park, CA Position Type: Full-Time Equivalent (FTE), Contract Specialty: Geriatric / Community Living Center (CLC) Position Summary We are seeking experienced Registered Nurses (RNs) to provide on-site geriatric nursing services for eligible beneficiaries of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). RNs will deliver high-quality, patient-centered care consistent with VA standards, national nursing standards, and the Performance Work Statement (PWS). Essential Duties and Responsibilities • Perform comprehensive nursing assessments and ongoing patient evaluations • Develop, implement, and update individualized plans of care • Administer medications, treatments, and therapies per physician orders and VA policy • Monitor patient conditions and promptly report changes to the interdisciplinary care team • Provide direct nursing care in Community Living Centers (long-term care setting) • Accurately document all care in VA electronic medical records • Collaborate with physicians, LPNs, CNAs, and allied health professionals • Adhere to VA policies, infection control standards, and patient safety protocols • Maintain professionalism and comply with VA Medical Staff By-Laws and Rules of Behavior Qualifications Required: • Current, unrestricted California Registered Nurse (RN) license • Minimum of two (2) years of recent nursing experience • Graduate of an accredited Registered Nursing program • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification • Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English fluently • No adverse licensure actions or negative clinical indicators Preferred: • Geriatric, long-term care, or inpatient experience • Experience working in a federal, VA, or hospital-based setting Schedule & Work Conditions • Multiple shifts available (8-, 10-, or 12-hour shifts) • Facility operates 24/7, including weekends • No on-call requirements • No overtime or holiday pay authorized • Schedules provided 24 weeks in advance