RN Clinical Assessor

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Hartford (VT); In loco; USD 90.000 - 120.000; Tempo pieno

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Paid time off: 50 days/year

Federal benefits package

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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Registered Nurse to serve as a Clinical Assessor within the Caregiver Support Program at the VA White River Junction Healthcare System.

This full-time position supports home visits and telehealth assessments for Veterans and caregivers, emphasizing care coordination and evidence-based practice. Responsibilities include conducting comprehensive assessments, referrals, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to optimize CSP participation and

Competenze

• English language proficiency required for direct patient care.
• Graduate of an approved nursing program with valid state license.
• Nursing education across ADN/ diploma, BSN or MSN pathways accepted depending on licensure.
• State licensure and active registration required; may include temporary appointment until licensure obtained.

Mansioni

• Perform clinical assessments for Veterans and caregivers under CSP.
• Conduct home visits and telehealth assessments.
• Coordinate care and referrals to VA and community supports.
• Document CSP assessments and ensure compliance with standards and guidelines.
• Participate in ongoing performance improvement and care management.

Conoscenze

English language proficiency

Nursing judgment

Care coordination

Formazione

Diploma/Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Must be licensed RN (State)

Bridge program nursing track (possible)

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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

• 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