Registered Nurse - Nzalae/ Nzawa locations - U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Description

Summary

The Registered Nurse-Community Care Coordinator serves as a liaison to both internal and community providers and is responsible for managing the care of the Veteran throughout the consult process.

Supports the medical center's mission to improve timely access to care - ensure Veterans who want to receive care in the community are referred and scheduled into the community - and support the delivery of high quality - timely care to the Veteran receiving community services.

Qualifications


Basic Requirements:
English Language Proficiency
In 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 English
Graduate 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 program
Upon 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 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 program
Credit 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 Columbia
Graduate 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/certification

Grade 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 grade
The 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:
Grade/Level Scope Education Nurse I - Level I Delivers fundamental - knowledge-based care to assigned clients while developing technical competencies
An Associate Degree (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing - with no additional professional nursing required
Nurse I - Level II Demonstrates integration of biopsychosocial concepts - cognitive skills and technically competent practice in providing care to clients with basic or complex
An 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 required
Nurse I - Level III Demonstrates proficiency in practice based on conscious and deliberate planning
Self-directed in goal setting for managing complex client situations
An ADN or Diploma in Nursing AND 2 years of professional nursing experience in which one year is equivalent to Nurse I - Level 2
OR a BSN and 1 year of professional nursing experience equivalent to the Nurse I - Level 2
OR a Master's degree in nursing (MSN) and no additional professional nursing experience
OR a Master's degree in a *related field with a BSN and no additional professional nursing experience
Nurse II Demonstrates leadership in delivering and improving holistic care through collaborative strategies with others
A BSN with 2 years of professional nursing equivalent to Nurse I - Level 3
OR an MSN with one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I - Level 3
OR a Master's degree in a *related field with a BSN and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I - Level 3
OR a Doctoral degree in Nursing with no professional nursing experience
OR a Doctoral degree in a *related field with a BSN with no additional professional nursing experience
Nurse III Executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership - experience and creative approaches to management of complex client care beyond the immediate practice setting
MSN and 2 years of specialized nursing experience - one of which is equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III
OR 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 III
OR a Doctoral degree in Nursing with and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III
OR 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 degrees

Reference:
For more information on this qualification standard - please visit

Physical Requirements:
Light lifting - under 15 pounds
Light carrying - under 15 pounds
Use of fingers
Both hands required
Specific visual requirement (see computer screen)
Hearing (aid may be permitted).

Duties

Duties include but not limited to: Complies with VA-mandated processes and use of health information solutions that serve to assess - document - exchange - and track care coordination information
The CC Coordinator will utilize delegation of authority - if applicable - to function at their highest level of role performance and align high-quality care with key performance indicators to ensure practice standards meet patient care needs
Works collaboratively within the Office of Integrated Veteran Care (IVC) to triage Request for Services (RFS) and internal consults to the community to coordinate care processes defined by the IVC Field Guidebook to include developing a care coordination plan - reviewing medical documentation from community providers - communication of care coordination needs - and supporting the Veteran through the completion of the episode of care
Assesses - plans - implements - and evaluates the effectiveness of the Veteran's care
Serves to support delivery of high quality - timely care to the Veteran receiving services in the community
Assumes responsibility for the coordination of care focused on patient education - self-management - and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care
Follows procedures per established policies and guidelines
Influences care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team
Assists the Nurse Manager in (1) Planning work - setting priorities and preparing schedules for completion of work
(2) Assigning work based on priorities - selective consideration of the difficulty and the requirements of the assignments - and the capabilities of staff (3) Evaluating the performance of staff
(4) Making recommendations for appointments - advancements or reassignments of staff
(5) Giving advice - counsel - or instruction to personnel on work and administrative matters
(6) Hearing and resolving complaints
(7) Addressing employee conduct and performance issues
and (8) Identifying developmental and training needs of staff and providing or making provision for such development and training)
Works with the Nurse Manager to comply with regulatory standards and maintain continuous accreditation readiness of the unit
Will assist with performance improvement data collection - customer service/patient satisfaction - patient and employee safety - interviewing applicants - employee relations - and standards of care and practice
Actively develops and manages collaborative partnerships with physicians - nurses - other clinicians - and administrative staff both within the VA and the community
Supports the Nurse Manager in staffing the unit on a continual basis
Participates in service and medical center committees and task forces to improve nursing practice and patient care
Has an integral role in orienting new nurses
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 - 8am -430pm Telework:

Not Available Virtual:
This is not a virtual position

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): ???????Not Authorized
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