Registered Nurse - HUDVASH Case Manager - EDRP Authorized

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Retirement plan

Health insurance

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, seeks an experienced Registered Nurse for HUD/VASH Case Management. You will coordinate medical and psychosocial services, manage complex housing and health needs, and collaborate with VA and community partners to optimize Veterans’ care.

The role emphasizes leadership in care coordination, adherence to VA standards, and comprehensive assessments to support housing stability and well-being of Veterans in the HUD/VASH program.

Qualifications

• English proficiency required for direct patient care.
• Graduate of an approved nursing program and eligible for licensure.
• Licensure and registration requirements as per VA standards.
• Foreign nursing education requires degree equivalency validation.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient management and care coordination in HUD/VASH.
• Coordinate with VA and community providers for comprehensive services.
• Assist in discharge planning and case management within HUD/VASH.
• Ensure Veterans meet program eligibility and housing placement goals.
• Maintain program documentation and outcome measures.
• Travel to HUD/VASH sites as required by program duties.

Skills

RN license

BSN preferred

Mental Health experience

Community-based care

Education

Nursing degree (BSN preferred)

State licensure to practice nursing

Job description

Summary

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval - award amount (up to $200 -000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.

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
• Education: 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)
• License: 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
• Preferred Experience: BSN or above
• At least two years of Mental Health/Behavioral Health RN experience
• At least two years of experience in Community-based patient care (Home Health - Community Health - Care Coordination) Experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness - serious mental illness - substance use disorders - or other vulnerable populations is highly desirable
• 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/13067019
• 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
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical Requirements: Must demonstrate medical qualifications to operate a motor vehicle safely: Must possess a current Driver's License
• A pre-placement examination will be required to be able to determine if the incumbent is able to safely operate a government vehicle
• The following requirements must be met: distant vision 20/40 in one eye with or without correction - field of vision 70 degrees - ability to distinguish red - green and amber - whispered voice at five feet - or average hearing loss of not greater than 40 dbs
• at 500 - 1000 and 2 -000 Hz

Duties

• The HUDVASH Case Manager works in an intensive case management program for chronically homeless Veterans aimed at providing bio-psychosocial services to Veterans while residing in stable housing through HUD's Section 8 voucher system
• The program funding provides rental assistance under a supportive housing program for homeless and combines rental assistance for homeless Veterans with case management/clinical services
• The HUDVASH Case Manager (CM) Registered Nurse (RN) executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership - experience - and creative approaches in providing complex patient management
• Provides patient management - care coordination - and discharge/disposition planning for inpatient and outpatient settings
• Assists Veterans - family members - and caregivers with receiving the most appropriate options and services to meet their complex health care needs
• Coordinates care with multiple providers across all levels and sites of care
• Addresses psychosocial - as well as nursing and medical needs of patients and their families/caregivers - through participation in interdisciplinary patient care management practice
• Evaluates care and outcomes to ensure timely and appropriate provision of services
• Collaborates in the development - implementation - evaluation - and revision of policies - procedures - and/or guidelines
• Evaluates HUDVASH CM outcomes of evidence-based decisions and practice changes for individuals - groups - and populations
• Responsible for the documented CM outcomes at the program or service level
• Program or service level outcomes must be broad and complex and can be demonstrated at any organizational level within a facility
• Works closely with Program Manager and the HUD/VASH Treatment Team to provide case management to Veterans in the HUD/VASH program
• Performs site visits of HUD/VASH apartments/homes to ensure that Veterans reside in safe environments in compliance with local housing codes
• Verifies the Veteran's status - eligibility for VA medical care - and eligibility of program participation
• Ensures that chronically homeless Veterans are considered as primary participants for program acceptance
• Collects and submits HUD/VASH Program participant data as outlined by NEPEC evaluation procedures
• Coordinates care including serving as an advocate on behalf of the Veterans to ensure comprehensive service delivery and linking and referring Veterans to the VA Medical Center - VA Regional Offices and/or community agencies
• Works with Program Manager and HUD/VASH Treatment Team to Meet/Exceed HUD/VASH Performance measures that includes issuing vouchers to chronically homeless veterans and maintains 88% of Veterans in caseload housed
• Conducts nursing assessments to determine status and needs of medical as well as psychosocial conditions of Veterans and family members
• Participates in the treatment planning process with other disciplines to include discharge planning
• Provides Veteran psycho educational groups as appropriate and consultation/education to 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: 0800 - 1630
• Tour of Duty is based upon the needs of the service
• Driving Requirement: Position requires a current - valid state-issued Driver's license and Government Driver's license
• Position requires entering Veteran's homes and accompanying veterans to outings
• Travel: The RN is required to travel and may be required to transport patients
• At least 70% of time is spent in the community
• 75% or less maybe expected to travel
• Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized Bargaining Unit Status: This position is part of the bargaining unit.