Registered Nurse-Assistant Nurse Manager-Veteran Directed Care Program/Care Coordination Team - Mcallen, TX, United States - Department of Veterans Affairs

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Registered Nurse-Assistant Nurse Manager-Veteran Directed Care Program/Care Coordination Team

As the Registered Nurse you will be the Assistant Nurse Manager-Care Coordination Team/Caregiver Support Veteran Directed Care Program Director.

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Accepting applications

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Yes-as determined by the agency policy.

• Travel Required

25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position within the catchment area.

• Relocation expenses reimbursed

Permanent -* Full-time -* Security clearance
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk

• Credentialing

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Only open to current permanent VA Texas Valley Coastal Bend Health Care System (VCBHCS) employees.
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You will work collaboratively with the Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRCs), Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs), and Centers for Independent Living (CILs) and the State Units on Aging (SUAs), as required to meet Veterans needs for program participation.

Guide community providers in the Veteran Care Agreement (VCA) process.

Develop agreements with the local Aging and Disability Network Agencies (ADNAs) to assure participation criteria and VCA agreements are in place and designate them as providers for VDC services.

Work closely with Person-Centered Counselors to ensure assessments and services are completed in a timely manner. Review the spending plan and all supporting documents monthly to assure no duplication of services. Approve or propose changes to the spending plan according to Veteran's needs.

Meet as needed with Person-Centered Counselor and community provider as needs to reassess and modify plans according to Veteran's needs.

Address any Veteran, provider or person-center counselors concerns or complaints within 48 hours. Provide nursing oversight of Home Maker, Home Health, Home infusion, Hospice, Caregiver Support and Respite Care Programs. Provide assistance in referrals to community based long term care including home health and home hospice. Provide oversight of care provided by community agencies on behalf of the VA.

Understand and follow policies and procedures related to contract placements in through community care for both Purchased Care Services (PCS) and through the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers program (PCAFC).

Utilize electronic verification and processing systems such as the Consult Toolbox (CTB), Health Share Referral Manager (HSRM), Provider Profile Management System (PPMS) and the TriWest portal, in order to complete authorizations for care.

Provide patient and family health education with a focus on self-management, prevention, and wellness, based on the patient's goals. Demonstrate advanced clinical knowledge in assessing planning, implementing, documenting, and evaluating care for a designated group of patients. Triage and apply a collaborative team approach in identifying, analyzing, and resolving patient care problems.

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
Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)

Work Schedule:
Full-time; Monday-Friday; Relocation/

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

Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required

Bargaining Unit:
This is not a bargaining unit position.
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non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.

• All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
• Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details.

English Language Proficiency: 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. (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., 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.)

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.

*At least 3 years of care coordination experience.

• Knowledge of Care Coordination VA programs including care coordination team, Contract nursing home, caregiver support.
• At least 3 years experience of home health, hospice or other community care programs.
• One year of program management experience.

This can be found in the local Human Resources Office.

3 hours), climbing (use of legs and arms), operation of crane, truck, tractor, or motor vehicle, ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously, near vision correctable at 13" to 16" to Jaeger 1 to 4, far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other, both eyes required, depth perception, ability to distinguish basic colors, and hearing (aid permitted).

The Associate Degree Nursing (ADN), Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN), or Master of Science degree in Nursing (MSN) must be fully accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or the Commission On Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

If your school has changed names, or is no longer in existence, you must provide this information in your application.

If your school was accredited by ACEN or CCNE at the time of graduation, but is no longer listed on the websites, you must provide documentation of accreditation with your application packet.

VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply.

The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.

01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy).

If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date.

If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

Your application, resume, C.V.

, NOTE:

Candidate's education, scope, and length of nursing practice (experience) will be considered in determining the grade and salary of the applicant selected.

Experience as an RN will be evaluated to determine if the experience is of an acceptable level of quality with regard to the following five dimensions of nursing:
Practice, Veteran/Patient Driven Care, Leadership, Professional Development, and Evidence/Based Practice/Research. Each dimension of practice has criteria that demonstrate essential core competencies for VHA Nursing Personnel.

Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., spiritual; community; Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.

Veterans and Transitioning Service Members:

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