Nurse (Resident Assessment Coordinator / Restorative)

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

VA Boise Healthcare System seeks a Resident Assessment Coordinator (RAC) RN to lead the RAI/MDS program, supervise staff, and ensure quality resident care in the CLC setting. You will develop, implement, evaluate and revise policies guiding complex resident care and contribute to performance improvement initiatives.

You must hold an RN license in good standing, meet VA qualification standards, and coordinate with the CLC team to ensure accurate documentation, coding, and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by accrediting bodies (ACEN/CCNE).
• Current, full, active RN license in the United States or District of Columbia.
• Ability to obtain state licensure and work within VA requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversees Restorative nursing program and completes SOP-based assessments.
• Leads the RAI/MDS program and acts as Facility Administrator for RAI/MDS software.
• Directs coding of nursing sections and CAAs with the CLC MDS RN.
• Ensures interrater reliability reviews are conducted quarterly.
• Transmits RAI/MDS assessments to the Austin IT Center and updates procedures.

Skills

English Language Proficiency

RN Licensure

Education

RN degree (ADN/BSN/ Diploma)

BSN preferred

ACEN/CCNE accreditation

Tools

MDS software

Job description

Summary

The Resident Assessment Coordinator (RAC) Registered Nurse (RN) executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership - experience - and creative approaches to management of complex resident care. Collaborates in the development - implementation - evaluation - and revision of policies - procedures - and/or guidelines. Demonstrates performance and leadership that is broad enough to improve the care for CLC residents.

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/13079528
• 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: MDS experience Rehab and Skilled patient care experience Must be highly organized and detail oriented Excellent communication skills Effective ability to train others
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.

Duties

• Boise - Idaho blends urban sophistication with outdoor thrills
• Take a stroll through Downtown Boise & Old Boise - where history meets modern design - or the Boise River Greenbelt
• The city offers a vibrant and diverse dining and night life scene - Visit Boise's food guide - and is home to Boise State University's Bronco Stadium
• Boise is a Kid friendly and Pet friendly destination
• For more adventure head to Bogus Basin Ski Resort & Boise Foothills - or to the world-famous Sun Valley or scenic McCall
• The Boise VA Healthcare System provides health care services at 6 locations in Idaho and eastern Oregon
• Facilities include our Boise VA Medical Center and 5 community-based outpatient clinics in Caldwell - Mountain Home - Salmon - and Twin Falls - Idaho - and Hines - Oregon
• To learn more about the services each location offers - visit the VA Boise health services page
• The VA Boise Healthcare System is one of the leading health care systems serving Veterans in the VA Northwest Health Network
• We're an innovative care center within the Veterans Integrated Service Network 20 - which includes medical centers and clinics in Alaska - Idaho - Oregon - and Washington
• Duties include - but not limited to: Oversees the Restorative nursing program
• Completes assessments per SOP guidelines and places orders for program
• Ensures staff are implementing cares and audits compliance
• Provides required training to staff to ensure competency
• Communicates programs to staff to complete for veterans
• Leading the CLC Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI)/Minimum Data Set (MDS) program - which includes serving as the Facility Administrator of the RAI/MDS program and MDS software and promoting the application of the RAI/MDS Assessment for resident care planning
• Directing the RAI/MDS RN who is responsible for coding for nursing assigned sections and Care Area Assessments (CAAs)
• Identifying CLC Interdisciplinary Team members to conduct the interrater reliability reviews - which must be conducted - at a minimum - quarterly
• Collaborating with CLC management or charge nurse to support the CLC Interdisciplinary Team members conducting the interrater reliability review - at a minimum - quarterly - which assesses the accuracy of the RAI/MDS Assessment and reporting trends of errors identified
• In the absence of a CLC MDS RN - the CLC RAC must document and take corrective action when notified of any discrepancies in coding or documentation during the interrater reliability review
• Transmitting RAI/MDS Assessments to the Austin Information Technology Center
• Communicating Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) guidelines changes - educational sessions - MDS coding changes and RAI/MDS program updates to CLC staff and developing and implementing educational plans for CLC staff to ensure ongoing education for the completion of the RAI/MDS process and software
• Ensuring - in accordance with current CMS and Veterans Health Administration (VHA) requirements - completion of the RAI/MDS Assessment by the CLC Interdisciplinary Team and providing recommendations - developing - and updating procedures related to the RAI/MDS process
• Serving as an expert consultant in identifying quality of care deficiencies and assisting with performance improvement projects related to quality management and CLC Compare
• Responsible for downloading - validating - and distributing quality management and PDPM reports and distributing them to the CLC Interdisciplinary Team and leadership
• Assisting with continued survey readiness for the annual unannounced survey process and Interim Quality Oversight survey readiness for the CLC
• Ensuring the CLC meets regulatory guidelines for scheduling quarterly and comprehensive MDS assessments as outlined in the MDS guidelines
• Provides peers with formal or informal constructive feedback for improvement
• Fosters a safe and supportive environment conducive to the professional development of health care professionals
• Evaluates outcomes of evidence-based decisions and practice changes for individuals - groups - and populations
• Responsible for the documented outcomes at the program or service level
• 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 - 0600am - 2:30pm Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized