Registered Nurse- Case Management

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Registered Nurse-Case Manager in Long Beach, CA.

The role reports to the Associate Director for Patient Care Services and requires strong clinical judgment, case management experience, and adherence to national nursing standards. Candidates must hold a nursing license in good standing, demonstrate English proficiency, and have a proven track record in acute care settings.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by accrediting bodies (ACEN/CCNE) or equivalent foreign education validation.
• Current, full, active, unrestricted RN registration in a U.S. state or territory.
• GNT exception possible for licensure pursuit with temporary appointment while pursuing licensure.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Independence

Documentation

Time management

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Acute care nursing 3+ years

Case management experience

Medicare knowledge

Clinical judgment

Communication skills

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing

US RN license in good standing

State licensure to practice in United States

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

The Registered Nurse-Case management is accountable to the Associate Director for Patient Care Services (ADPCS).

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:

• Nurse I, Level I
• Scope: Delivers fundamental, knowledge-based care to assigned clients while developing technical competencies.
• Education: An Associate Degree (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing, with no additional professional nursing required.
• Nurse I, Level II
• Scope: Demonstrates integration of biopsychosocial concepts, cognitive skills and technically competent practice in providing care to clients with basic or complex.
• Education: 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
• Scope: Demonstrates proficiency in practice based on conscious and deliberate planning. Self-directed in goal setting for managing complex client situations.
• Education: 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
• Scope: Demonstrates leadership in delivering and improving holistic care through collaborative strategies with others.
• Education: 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
• Scope: Executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership, experience and creative approaches to management of complex client care beyond the immediate practice setting.
• Education: 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:

• Strong analytical thinking
• Ability to work independently
• Detail-oriented documentation
• Time management in fast paced acute care setting
• Strong computer proficiency including Microsoft Excel (Data tracking, reporting, and basic analysis)
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Minimum 3 years of acute care nursing experience required
• Prior case management, utilization review, or discharge planning experience preferred
• Knowledge of Medicare, Medical, and 3rd party insurance
• Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking skills
• Excellent communication and interdisciplinary collaboration abilities

Reference:

For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.

Physical Requirements:

• Heavy lifting (45 lbs and over)
• Heavy carrying (45 lbs and over)
• Straight pulling and pushing
• Reaching above shoulder
• Use of fingers
• Both hands required
• Walking and standing up to 8 hours
• Repeated bending
• Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously
• Hearing aid permitted