CAREGIVER SUPPORT PROGRAM REGISTERED NURSE

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Cape Coral (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Federal health/vision/dental insurance

Retirement benefits

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Registered Nurse to support the Caregiver Support Program. Responsibilities include coordinating patient care, educating Veterans and families, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to improve outcomes.

The role requires an active RN license in the United States, with potential for leadership in complex care planning and program development within a VA facility.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by accrediting bodies.
• Current, full, active RN license in a US state/territory
• State licensure required for appointment and practice
• Experience with care coordination and patient education encouraged

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care across the continuum for Veterans and caregivers.
• Provide education to patients and families to support self-management.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to improve care outcomes.
• Assist in developing program policies and community partnerships.
• Lead quality improvement activities within the caregiver support program.

Skills

Nursing licensure

English proficiency

Care coordination

Patient education

Care planning

Education

Nursing degree (ADN/BSN)

Job description

Summary

Delivers fundamental knowledge-based care to assigned clients while developing technical skills - Assesses - plans - implements - and evaluates care based on aga-specific components. 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.

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 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 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: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13066219
• 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
• Preferred Experience: 2-3 years with long term care - short term skilled and caregiver support experience Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical Requirements: This position includes a level of physicality normally associated with direct patient care duties performed by nurses as potentially long periods of continued walking - standing - sitting - stooping - moderate lifting - or kneeling Examples may include but is not limited to: Reaching - crouching - stooping - stretching Assisting patients and moving equipment - repeated bending - pushing - and/or pulling Significant amounts of time standing while assisting assigned patients Utilization of safe patient handing and mobility protocols Visual acuity and keen hearing Manual dexterity Possible exposure to infected patients and contaminated materials and may be required to do personal protective clothing in isolation situations Operative/invasive procedures Exposure to patients who are combative secondary to delirium - dementia - or mental health disorders Employee must complete employee health requirements as directed.

Duties

• Duties and responsibilities of the CAREGIVER SUPPORT PROGRAM REGISTERED NURSE include - but are not limited to: Caregiver Support Program Staff Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing competent - evidence based outpatient care to assigned patients
• Assumes responsibility for the coordination of care focused on patient transition through the continuum of patient care - patient and family education - patient self-management after discharge - and supporting factors that impact customer satisfaction
• The Caregiver Support Program Nurse reports to the Chief of Geriatric Extended Care in Nursing with programmatic report oversight from Chief - Care Management and Social Work at the facility
• Provides clinical evidence-based services and interventions for the caregiver and Veteran
• education and consultation for the caregiver - Veteran - and staff on caregiver issues
• community outreach
• resource development
• continuous quality improvement activities
• and the evaluation of caregiver issues
• Must be a skilled communicator capable of developing effective partnerships with local - state and federal agencies as well as non-governmental organizations
• Administratively responsible for the clinical programming and daily operations as assigned - as well as - for the management of data related to the program at the facility level
• Responsible for developing and establishing linkages and collaborate on VA caregiver support efforts with community healthcare and social service agencies
• Executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership - experience and creative approaches to management of complex patient care
• Drawing upon his/her clinical and administrative expertise and knowledge of health care programs - and in collaboration with the healthcare team - responsible for program functions that support the clinical - research - and education missions of the VA
• Responsible for participating within unit based and/or organizational level Shared Governance councils - utilizing clinical expertise - evidence-based practice - and knowledge to assist with finding solutions to problems or issues to improve the quality care provided to our veterans
• 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 7:00am - 3:30pm No Weekend Rotation Telework: Ad-Hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Authorized to highly qualified and eligible new federal appointees or former federal employees with at least a 90-day break in service
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized