RN Clinical Assessor

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; Hartford (VT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Federal pension

Federal health/vision/dental/long-term

Federal 401K

Job summary

VA White River Junction Healthcare System seeks an RN Clinical Assessor for the Caregiver Support Program. The role is full-time (40 hours weekly) within the Social Service Department, focusing on clinical assessment, home visits, and care coordination for Veterans and caregivers.

The position emphasizes professional nursing licensure, adherence to CSP standards, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive services.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an approved nursing program and licensed as an RN in the United States.
• Current, full, active, and unrestricted RN registration in a U.S. state or territory.
• Foreign-educated nurses require degree equivalency validation per VA standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical assessments for Veterans and caregivers in CSP.
• Conduct home visits, telehealth, and facility assessments as needed.
• Coordinate care and referrals to VA and community services.
• Apply CSP practices within an interdisciplinary team.
• Maintain documentation to meet CSP and regulatory requirements.

Education

RN license in the United States

Nursing degree (ADN/ Diploma or BSN)

State licensure verification

Job description

Summary

This RN - Clinical Assessor position is for the Caregiver Support Program which is under the Social Service Department at the VA White River Junction Healthcare System. This position is full-time at 40 hours per week. NOTE: The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this position. For more information - refer to Required Documents below.

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/13071788
• 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: Moderate to advanced proficiency with the Microsoft Suite of products - comfortable with technology (i.e
• elementary understanding of databases - ability to change a Word document to a PDF - uploading and downloading documents - leading a group on Webex or Teams - etc.)
• Experience in adjusting to changes and working independently
• Case Management experience Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical Requirements: All applicants must be physically able to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position
• A pre-placement evaluation shall be completed prior to appointment.

Duties

• This RN - Clinical Assessor position is for the Caregiver Support Program which is under the Social Service Department at the VA White River Junction Healthcare System
• This position is full-time at 40 hours per week
• Included but are not limited to: Clinical Assessor executes position responsibilities that demonstrate beginning leadership skills and participates in specific PCAFC experiences
• Demonstrate creative approaches to the management of aspects of complex patient care
• Provides services of persons in the promotion and maintenance of health and prevention of illness and injury based upon the nursing process which includes systematic data gathering - assessment - appropriate nursing judgment - and evaluation of human responses to actual or potential health problems through such services as case finding - health teaching - and health counseling
• Possesses thorough knowledge of PCAFC - PGCSS - clinical documentation requirements - current standards of care - and all regulatory compliance requirements and guidelines
• Accountable for utilizing critical thinking skills and sound judgment to ensure Veterans and caregivers are provided with thorough - comprehensive care options within the scope of the CSP
• The CSP Clinical Assessor conducts home visits to caregivers and Veterans approved in the program and provides assessments at VA facilities - via phone and telehealth
• Provides referrals and/or consults to VA and community supports and services
• Demonstrates knowledge and ability to apply principles of the CSP practice
• Applies the nursing process and care coordination principles within a collaborative - interdisciplinary practice setting - which will then enable effective application of CSP practices and principles
• Core functions include thorough assessment of Veteran and Caregiver needs to determine the most appropriate components of program participation
• Uses knowledge of the CSP to matrix Veteran level of functioning with the appropriate CSP services (i.e. - PGCSS
• PCAFC
• and/or Veteran entitlements and benefits) to ensure patient safety - recovery - and program stewardship
• Evaluates - systematically - current practice and formulates outcomes for groups of patients and/or organizational processes within area of expertise
• Coordinates within the CSP to develop and implement strategies for performance improvement and enhancement of the program Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm Compressed/Flexible: May be available at supervisor's discretion Telework: May be available on an Ad-Hoc basis at supervisor's discretion Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized 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 Notifications: This is a Bargaining Unit Position This position is in the Excepted Service Current and former Federal employees must submit copies of their 2026 SF-50 - (Notice of Personnel Action)
• The SF-50 must identify the position title - series - grade - step - tenure and type of service (Competitive or Excepted)
• In some cases - more than one SF-50 may be required to show a higher grade previously held
• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards