Registered Nurse (Social Work)

<p>The VA Health System, has 3 vacancies for a full-time Registered Nurse with Social Work Service, Inpatient Case Management Section. The RN will be fully qualified and certified to function in a clinical role and in accordance with the guidelines and policies of the Veterans Affairs Health Care System.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>The Registered Nurse in this position functions as Case Manager for DVAMC Inpatient Medicine Teams. Inpatient Case Management falls under Social Work Service. The Registered Nurse is responsible for coordination of case management services for Veteran admitted to inpatient medicine units at the Durham VA Medical Center, working in collaboration as core member of the interdisciplinary team to coordinate safe discharge planning. The Registered Nurse Case Manager is responsible to: Identify individuals and groups of Veterans in need of care management services. Assess patients to identify needs, issues, resources and care goals, identifies resources and critical factors for achieving desired outcomes for discharge, post hospitalization recovery and/or health maintenance/improvement. Investigate complex patient care problems and promptly seek consultation and/or mobilize resources to meet care needs. Assess critical factors and/or barriers to care for goal achievement across the continuum of care services within and between organizational entities. Evaluates outcomes and documents and reports findings as needed. Assume a leadership role in utilizing problem-solving methodologies in system and/or process problems that impact patient care, staff performance, and/or system improvements. Displays leadership in identifying and evaluating issues and implementing processes to improve clinical programs and administrative systems. Analyze ethical/care issues, apply appropriate theoretical principles and ensure application of institutional policy. Initiate referrals based upon the patients' healthcare needs, eligibility, and resources available. Complies with use and maintenance of RME devices according to VA Policy and follows standard operating procedures in cleaning and/or reprocessing reusable medical equipment. Preferred Qualifications Minimum of 2 years successful practice as a Registered Nurse Prior evidence of working with the Veteran Population Prior experience is case management Demonstrated excellence in written/verbal communication, time management and working with an interdisciplinary team Specific experience as a nurse case manager. Knowledge of VA resources and program/experience working within VA system. Years of nursing experience. Evidence of certification and special knowledge obtained toward nurse case management. Preferred Level of Education BSN MSN BSN with Masters in Health-Related Field Preferred Certification(s) ANCC for Case Management 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: Mon-Fri, 0730-1600 Telework: No Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: No</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.<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: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. 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. 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