Nurse - CSP Clinical Assessor

<p>Nurse Caregiver Support Program (CSP) Registered Nurse (RN) Clinical Assessor executes position responsibilities that demonstrate beginning leadership skills and participates in specific PCAFC experiences. They demonstrate creative approaches to the management of aspects of complex patient care. Accountable for utilizing critical thinking skills and sound judgment to ensure caregivers are provided with thorough, comprehensive care options within the scope of the CSP.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>The Caregiver Support RN Clinical Assessor assumes the following major duties and responsibilities: 1. Provides direct nursing care by administering assessments, planning and implementing interventions, and monitoring outcomes. 2. Completes new enrollments, applications intake, Veteran Functional Assessments, and In-Home Assessments. 3. Assists in tracking and managing the Applications Intake spreadsheet to improve the accuracy and flow of new applications. 4. Advocates for Caregiver/Veteran dyads in ensuring availability of services and benefits for Caregivers and Veterans. 5. Participates in face-to-face or virtual contact with the caregiver and Veteran to assess function and the need for personal care services. 6. Administer the Veteran Functional Assessment Instrument (VFAI) and other assessments as needed via phone, clinical video telehealth, or in-person home or clinic visit. 7. Completes comprehensive In-Home Assessments in accordance with program requirements. Maintains VISN directed, national and local safety requirements. 8. Communicates with the Central Eligibility Team as needed to clarify any assessments rendered and follow-up on any deficient care needs involving the Veteran and Caregiver through resources or referrals. 9. Participates in performance improvement and system redesign initiatives within the local PCAFC work group. 10.Performs other duties as assigned. Preferred Experience: 1. BSN and a minimum 3 years Full Time employment as a RN. 2. Home/Community RN experience. 3. Care Coordination Case Management Nursing Certification. 4. Experience working in an autonomous role. 5. Contributions to performance improvement or evidence based activities in nursing practice. 6. Ability to use different technology and communication mediums such as computers, laptops, phones, software programs, and apps to communicate effectively with Veterans. 7. Training/practice in Shared Governance, Relationship Based Care and Culture of Excellence models. 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: Monday - Friday , 0700-1530 Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized</p><h3>Requirements</h3>U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 2-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: - your performance and conduct; - the needs and interests of the agency; - whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and - whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.<h3>Education</h3>IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Note: Nursing education must be from a school of professional nursing accredited by one of the following accrediting organizations 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) If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.