Registered Nurse - Patient Aligned Care Team Care Manager

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; Camp Springs (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, invites applications for a PACT Care Manager Nurse located at the Southern Prince George's County VA Clinic in Camp Springs, MD. This role uses the nursing process and a collaborative team approach to create patient-driven care plans for prevention and chronic disease management.

Excellent English proficiency is required. The position emphasizes leadership within the Patient Aligned Care Team and ongoing professional

Qualifications

• English language proficiency required.
• Graduate of a nursing program approved by accrediting bodies (ACEN/CCNE).
• RN license in state with active status; temporary GNT exception may apply.
• Foreign education evaluated for equivalency if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Patient-Driven Care Team to develop patient care plans.
• Deliver care according to nursing process and evidence-based practice.
• Coordinate with internal and community-based services to meet patient needs.
• Provide patient and family health education focused on self-management and wellness.
• Document findings and care provided in the medical record.

Education

Nursing degree from ACEN/CCNE-accredited program

Current US RN license

Job description

Summary

The PACT Care Manager Nurse uses the nursing process and evidence-based practice to collaborate with the team (Patient - Primary Care Provider - PACT RN Care Manager - Health Technician - Pharmacists - and Clerical Associate) and expanded team (family member or caregiver - consulting providers - internal and community-based services involved in the care of the patient) in developing the patient-driven care plan for prevention and management of diseases.

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/13084386
• 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/
• Preferred Experience: BSN with 2 years of Patient Aligned Care Team experience 5 years of Acute/Critical Care experience a plus Physical Requirements: This position requires visual acuity - keen hearing - clear distinctive speech - and manual dexterity
• This position requires potentially long periods of continued walking - standing - stooping - sitting - bending - pulling - and pushing
• Transferring patients and objects may be required
• Mechanical lifts are provided
• The incumbent may be exposed to infected patients and contaminated materials and may be required to don protective clothing in isolation situations - operative/invasive procedures
• The incumbent may occasionally be exposed to patients who are combative secondary to delirium - dementia - or psychiatric disorders
• Must complete annual Employee Health requirements as a condition of employment
• The incumbent who provides care in home settings or other off-site locations may be required to drive and/or ride in GSA-vehicles.

Duties

• This position is located at the Southern Prince George's County VA Clinic in Camp Springs - MD
• This outpatient clinic provides primary care and specialty health services - including mental health care - treatment for hearing loss (audiology) and speech disorders - gynecology - and more
• Major Duties/Functions include but not limited to: Responsible for the collection - analyzing of data and implementing evidence based changes to practice based on data results
• Works in partnership with an assigned panel of patients and team members for effective disease and chronic care management
• Responsible for collaborating with services internal and external to the VA to facilitate care transition in order to effectively meet the patients' needs
• Provides evidenced-based patient and family health education with a focus on self-management - prevention - and wellness based on the patient's goals
• Demonstrates leadership by service as an advocate for patients - and a team leader with colleagues
• Initiates follow-up as recommended while administering the prescribed therapies using appropriate judgment
• evaluation of therapies is pertinent and timely
• Provides care in a non-judgmental - non-discriminatory manner that is sensitive to the adult or elderly patient and family's lifestyle - preserving their autonomy - dignity and rights
• Focuses on problems - initiates referrals to other disciplines and/or services as appropriate
• Accurately documents in the medical record patient findings - assessments - and care provided
• Demonstrates and/or verbalizes correct responses to emergencies as well as initiates effective action in emergencies
• Demonstrates understanding of infection control precautions appropriate for the patient population
• 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: Full-time
• 8:00am-4:30pm
• Telework: Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized