Caregiver Support Nurse - Mon-Fri, Telework Eligible

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Corpus Christi (TX); Remote; USD 76,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid time off

Federal pension

Health insurance

Licensure support

Telework eligible

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Corpus Christi, TX, seeks a Registered Nurse for the Caregiver Support Program to assist and educate caregivers, evaluate Veterans, and coordinate care across six counties.

This role includes CSP-specific assessments, home visits, and collaboration with the CSP Manager to run caregiver groups. The position requires nursing degrees (ACEN/CCNE accredited) and offers telework eligibility with a standard M-F schedule.

Qualifications

• Nursing degree (ADN/BSN/MSN) must be ACEN or CCNE accredited.

Responsibilities

• Assists family caregivers with psychosocial and emotional stressors.
• Evaluates patients across six counties in VATVCBHCS (VCB).
• Completes VFAIs and HCAs for Veterans and Caregivers as part of CSP.</br>application process.
• VFAIs can be in person or via VA Video Connect; HCAs in home.
• Completes Wellness Visits every 120 days, minimum one in home.
• Contacts Veterans and Caregivers in PGCSS per needs.
• Assesses patient and caregiver progress, burden, and home care needs.
• Documents visits using National templates for Veterans and all listed Caregivers.
• Educates and trains VCB employees, Veterans, and Caregivers in CSP.
• Collaborates with CSP Manager to run caregiver groups and programs.
• Demonstrates advanced clinical judgment in triage and care evaluation.
• Coordinates with interdisciplinary team for safe care.
• Maintains knowledge of programs and resources; facilitates referrals.
• Provides patient and family education on disease process and care plan.
• Promotes efficient use of resources and options for care.
• Delivers patient-driven, evidence-based care and self-management support.

Education

Nursing degree (ADN/BSN/MSN) ACEN/CCNE accredited

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Corpus Christi, TX, seeks a Registered Nurse for the Caregiver Support Program to assist and educate caregivers, evaluate Veterans, and coordinate care across six counties.

This role includes CSP-specific assessments, home visits, and collaboration with the CSP Manager to run caregiver groups. The position requires nursing degrees (ACEN/CCNE accredited) and offers telework eligibility with a standard M-F schedule.