Registered Nurse- Case Management

Summary The Registered Nurse-Case management is accountable to the Associate Director for Patient Care Services (ADPCS). Qualifications Basic Requirements: English Language ProficiencyIn accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7403(f) - no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken EnglishGraduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate accrediting agency and accredited by one of the following accrediting bodies at the time the program was completed by the applicant: The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)OR Individuals attending a master's level bridge program in nursing who have completed coursework equivalent to a bachelor's level degree in Nursing may have opportunity to become registered as a nurse with a state licensing board prior to completion of the bridge programUpon achievement of a State license - the individual may be appointed on temporary basis and later converted to a permanent appointment upon successful completion and graduation from the bridge program(Reference VA Handbook 5005 - Appendix G6)OR In cases of graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing - possession of a current - full - active - and unrestricted registration will meet the requirement for graduation from an approved school of professional nursing to warrant an appointment as a Nurse who has completed an associated degree/entry level Nursing education programCredit for foreign nursing education higher that associate degree/entry level requires a formal degree equivalency validation from a recognized equivalency evaluation accepted by VA such as International Consultants of Delaware (ICD)Current - full - active - and unrestricted registration as a graduate professional nurse in a State - Territory or Commonwealth (i.e. - Puerto Rico) of the United States - or the District of ColumbiaGraduate Nurse Technician (GNT) Exception: Candidates who otherwise meet the basic education requirements - but do not possess the required licensure - may be appointed at the entry step of the grade and level applicable to the completed nursing education as a GNT on a 120-day temporary appointment while actively pursuing licensure (may be extended up to two years on a case-by-case-basis.) NOTE: Grandfathering Provision - All persons currently employed in VHA in 0610 series and performing the duties as described in the qualification standard on the effective date of the standard (1/29/2024) are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the grade held including positive education and licensure/certificationGrade Determinations: The following Scope - Education and Dimension criteria must be met in determining the grade assignment of candidates - and if appropriate - the level within a gradeThe Dimension requirements (Practice - Veteran/Patient Driven Care - Leadership - Professional Development and Evidence-Based Practice/Research) are detailed for each grade and level within the online assessment: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13078879Grade/Level Scope Education Nurse I - Level I Delivers fundamental - knowledge-based care to assigned clients while developing technical competenciesAn Associate Degree (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing - with no additional professional nursing requiredNurse I - Level II Demonstrates integration of biopsychosocial concepts - cognitive skills and technically competent practice in providing care to clients with basic or complexAn ADN or Diploma in Nursing AND 1 year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I - Level 1 ;OR a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) with no additional professional nursing experience requiredNurse I - Level III Demonstrates proficiency in practice based on conscious and deliberate planningSelf-directed in goal setting for managing complex client situationsAn ADN or Diploma in Nursing AND 2 years of professional nursing experience in which one year is equivalent to Nurse I - Level 2OR a BSN and 1 year of professional nursing experience equivalent to the Nurse I - Level 2OR a Master's degree in nursing (MSN) and no additional professional nursing experienceOR a Master's degree in a *related field with a BSN and no additional professional nursing experienceNurse II Demonstrates leadership in delivering and improving holistic care through collaborative strategies with othersA BSN with 2 years of professional nursing equivalent to Nurse I - Level 3OR an MSN with one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I - Level 3OR a Master's degree in a *related field with a BSN and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I - Level 3OR a Doctoral degree in Nursing with no professional nursing experienceOR a Doctoral degree in a *related field with a BSN with no additional professional nursing experienceNurse III Executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership - experience and creative approaches to management of complex client care beyond the immediate practice settingMSN and 2 years of specialized nursing experience - one of which is equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse IIIOR a Master's degree in *related field with BSN and two years of specialized nursing experience - one of which is equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse IIIOR a Doctoral degree in Nursing with and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse IIIOR a Doctoral degree in a *related field with a BSN and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III*Note: Foreign education programs/degrees are not creditable as related degreesPreferred Experience: Strong analytical thinking - Ability to work independently - Detail-oriented documentation - Time management in fast paced acute care setting - Strong computer proficiency including Microsoft Excel (Data tracking - reporting - and basic analysis) - and Microsoft PowerPointMinimum 3 years of acute care nursing experience required - Prior case management - utilization review - or discharge planning experience preferred - Knowledge of Medicare - Medical - and 3rd party insurance - Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking skills - Excellent communication and interdisciplinary collaboration abilitiesReference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/Physical Requirements: Heavy lifting (45 lbs and over)Heavy carrying (45 lbs and over)Straight pulling and pushingreaching above shoulderuse of fingersboth hands requiredwalking and standing up to 8 hoursrepeated bendingAbility for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneouslyhearing aid permitted. Duties Responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process when providing and/or supervising direct patient careAssesses - plans - implements - and evaluates care based on age specific componentsAssumes responsibility for the coordination of care focused on patient education - self-management - and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of careFollows procedures per established policies and guidelinesInfluences care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary teamExecutes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership - experience - and creative approaches to management of complex client careThe Registered Nurse Case Management (CM) Registered Nurse (RN) executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership - experience - and creative approaches in providing complex patient managementProvides patient management - care coordination - and discharge/disposition planning for inpatient and outpatient settingsThe CM RN assists Veterans - family members - and caregivers with receiving the most appropriate options and services to meet their complex health care needsThis includes - but is not limited to - acute - chronic - multiple - complex - catastrophic - or life-threatening illnessescombat stress - residuals of traumatic brain injurycommunity adjustmentaddictions and other health problemsCoordinates care with multiple providers across all levels and sites of careThe CM RN addresses psychosocial - as well as nursing and medical needs of patients and their families/caregivers - through participation in interdisciplinary patient care management practiceThe CM RN also evaluates care and outcomes to ensure timely and appropriate provision of servicesCollaborates in the development - implementation - evaluation - and revision of policies - procedures - and/or guidelinesDemonstrates performance and leadership that is broad enough to improve the care for a group of patientsProvides peers with formal or informal constructive feedback for improvementSupports colleagues and other nurses through CM knowledge sharing to provide safe - quality nursing careFosters a safe and supportive environment conducive to the professional development of health care professionalsVA 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 - 9:00am-6:30pm Telework: Not authorized Virtual: This is not a virtual position.