Specialty Case Management RN (Peripheral Vascular)

Women's Vascular Summit; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EDRP eligibility

Job summary

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Specialty Case Management RN to lead patient care coordination and discharge planning across inpatient and outpatient settings.

Responsibilities include coordinating care with multiple providers, supporting education and follow-up, and ensuring timely access to services. EDPRP eligibility is noted; strong English proficiency and an active US nursing license are required.

Qualifications

• English proficiency required for written and spoken communication
• Graduate of a nursing program accredited by ACEN or CCNE
• State RN license and eligibility
• Bridge programs may lead to licensure upon completion
• Registration must be active in the U.S. state
• Foreign-educated nurses require degree equivalency validation
• Nurse I-III progression based on experience and education
• Direct patient care experience preferred in outpatient or clinic settings

Responsibilities

• Execute Specialty Case Management with leadership and clinical expertise
• Provide care coordination and discharge planning across inpatient and outpatient settings
• Collaborate with providers and community VA facilities to ensure timely care
• Assist with patient education, triage, and follow-up to meet care goals
• Support cross-unit coverage and maintain clinic nurse competency

Skills

English proficiency

Nursing leadership

Care coordination

Case management

Patient education

Education

RN license

BSN preferred

ACEN/CCNE accreditation

Tools

Electronic health records

Job description

Summary

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

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
• Preferred Experience: BSN or Higher preferred
• 3-5 years nursing experience preferred
• Case management experience preferred
• Outpatient Nursing experience preferred
• Clinic experience preferred
• Surgical scheduling experience preferred
• 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/13071669
• 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: VA Regulations - specifically VA Handbook 5005 - Part II - Appendix G-6 Nurse Qualification Standard
• This can be found in the local Human Resources Office
• Physical Requirements: Walking - bending - stooping - and some lifting in the direct care of patients
• There may also be extended periods of sitting
• This position also requires that the staff member be able to wear a lead apron for an extended period of time.

Duties

• The Specialty Case Management (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
• The CM RN assists Veterans - family members - and caregivers with receiving the most appropriate options and services to meet their complex health care needs
• This includes - but is not limited to - acute - chronic - multiple - complex - catastrophic - or life-threatening illnesses
• combat stress - residuals of traumatic brain injury
• community adjustment
• addictions and other health problems
• Coordinates care with multiple providers across all levels and sites of care
• The CM RN addresses psychosocial - as well as nursing and medical needs of patients and their families/caregivers - through participation in interdisciplinary patient care management practice
• The CM RN also 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
• Demonstrates performance and leadership that is broad enough to improve the care for a group of patients
• Provides peers with formal or informal constructive feedback for improvement
• Supports colleagues and other nurses through CM knowledge sharing to provide safe - quality nursing care
• Fosters a safe and supportive environment conducive to the professional development of health care professionals
• Evaluates 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
• Responsibilities include - but are not limited to: Operations & care coordination - Supports patient care across the health care continuum including inpatient and outpatient operations - including patient flow - appointment management - triage - patient education - monitoring progress toward care goals - and ensuring timely follow-up
• - Participates in patient encounters as part of the interdisciplinary team to help establish and support patient goals of care
• - Uses the nursing process to develop - implement - and evaluate individualized care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team
• - Collaborates closely with the interdisciplinary team to coordinate outpatient treatment plans and support treatment planning decisions
• - Uses a team-based approach to triage and resolve patient care concerns
• - Operates within a dynamic clinical environment requiring consistent physical presence to facilitate timely care coordination - direct patient assessment - and real-time team collaboration
• Must demonstrate adaptability and the ability to provide cross-coverage across units or service lines in response to fluctuating patient volumes - staffing needs - or organizational priorities
• - Maintains baseline clinic nurse competency to provide basic clinical coverage when needed to meet operational needs - including patient check-in - routine triage calls - and general patient education - during short-term absences of clinic-based RN staff - consistent with individual competency and scope of practice
• Provider & consult support - Provides daily support to providers by coordinating care with community and VA facilities - ensuring necessary records - test results - and information are available for timely consultations and treatment planning
• - Ensures consults are received - reviewed - and appropriately managed (including scheduling - completing e-consults - or discontinuing as appropriate) and works with clinic staff to expedite new patient consults when medically indicated
• Patient communication & access - Communicates with patients about their health care options within the VA and community - following eligibility guidelines and national directives
• - Works with VA Medical Centers - contracted partners - and community facilities to address barriers to accessing needed services
• Strives to provide a positive patient experience through navigation of the health care system to ensure care needs are met
• ***Continued in the Education Section
• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards Work Schedule: Monday-Friday - 0730-1600 Telework: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Contact [e-mail] - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
• Learn more Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required