Registered Nurse

<p>The Ralph H. Johnson VA Health Care System in Charleston, SC is seeking a Registered Nurse (Clinical Assessor) to join the Caregiver Support Program (CSP). The incumbent conducts caregiver and Veteran assessments, coordinates care, provides education and support, collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, and connects Veterans and caregivers with VA and community resources to promote quality, Veteran-centered care</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>Duties: Conduct comprehensive assessments of Veterans and caregivers to determine eligibility and ongoing participation in the Caregiver Support Program (CSP). Complete home visits, face-to-face, telehealth, and telephone assessments in accordance with program requirements. Assess Veterans' physical, cognitive, emotional, and functional status, as well as caregiver needs and burden. Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care using the nursing process. Provide education, training, counseling, and support to Veterans, caregivers, families, and staff regarding caregiver resources and services. Coordinate care and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive, Veteran-centered care. Facilitate referrals to VA programs, community agencies, and other healthcare resources to meet Veteran and caregiver needs. Monitor caregiver participation and Veteran outcomes while ensuring compliance with Caregiver Support Program requirements. Document assessments, interventions, and care coordination activities in the electronic health record. Advocate for Veterans and caregivers to promote access to appropriate clinical and supportive services. Participate in program evaluation, performance improvement, and quality management activities. Maintain knowledge of VA policies, directives, and caregiver support program requirements while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Serve as a clinical resource and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to support the mission of the Caregiver Support Program. Perform other duties as assigned in support of the Caregiver Support Program and organizational goals. 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: 7:30am to 4:00pm - Monday to Friday Telework: Ad-hoc - as determined by the agency</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 evaluation. 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.