Registered Nurse-Assistant Nurse Manager-Veteran Directed Care Program/Care Coordination Team
Company: Department of Veterans Affairs
Location: Mcallen
Posted on: April 28, 2024
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Job Description:
Registered Nurse-Assistant Nurse Manager-Veteran Directed Care
Program/Care Coordination Team
Summary
As the Registered Nurse you will be the Assistant Nurse
Manager-Care Coordination Team/Caregiver Support Veteran Directed
Care Program Director.
The position can be located in Harlingen or McAllen, Texas.
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Overview
* Accepting applications
* Open & closing dates
04/23/2024 to 05/03/2024
* Salary
$85,088 - $157,564 per year
* Pay scale & grade
VN 00
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Locations
1 vacancy in the following locations:
* Harlingen, TX
* McAllen, TX
* Remote job
No
* Telework eligible
Yes-as determined by the agency policy.
* Travel Required
25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position
within the catchment area.
* Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
* Appointment type
Permanent -
* Work schedule
Full-time -
* Service
Excepted
* Promotion potential
None
* Job family (Series)
0610 Nurse
* Supervisory status
Yes
* Security clearance
Other
* Drug test
Yes
* Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
* Trust determination process
Credentialing
Suitability/Fitness
* Announcement number
CAZM-IA
* Control number
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This job is open to
* Internal to an agency
Current federal employees of this agency.
Clarification from the agency
Only open to current permanent VA Texas Valley Coastal Bend Health
Care System (VCBHCS) employees.
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Duties
You will work collaboratively with the Aging and Disability
Resource Center (ADRCs), Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs), and Centers
for Independent Living (CILs) and the State Units on Aging (SUAs),
as required to meet Veterans needs for program participation. Guide
community providers in the Veteran Care Agreement (VCA) process.
Develop agreements with the local Aging and Disability Network
Agencies (ADNAs) to assure participation criteria and VCA
agreements are in place and designate them as providers for VDC
services. Authorize VDC services appropriately and responsibly.
Review and approve spending plans, monthly spending reports, and
requests for changes in budget or spending plan. Reimburse provider
in a timely and accurate manner. Work closely with Person-Centered
Counselors to ensure assessments and services are completed in a
timely manner. Work closely with Authorized representatives to
ensure services and spend plans are executed appropriately. Accepts
referrals for the VDC program and process consults according to
consult guidelines. Review the spending plan and all supporting
documents monthly to assure no duplication of services. Approve or
propose changes to the spending plan according to Veteran's needs.
Meet as needed with Person-Centered Counselor and community
provider as needs to reassess and modify plans according to
Veteran's needs. Review and approve any new purchases of goods or
services as appropriate. Address any Veteran, provider or
person-center counselors concerns or complaints within 48 hours.
Provide nursing oversight of Home Maker, Home Health, Home
infusion, Hospice, Caregiver Support and Respite Care Programs.
Provide assistance in referrals to community based long term care
including home health and home hospice. Provide oversight of care
provided by community agencies on behalf of the VA. Understand and
follow policies and procedures related to contract placements in
through community care for both Purchased Care Services (PCS) and
through the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family
Caregivers program (PCAFC). Utilize electronic verification and
processing systems such as the Consult Toolbox (CTB), Health Share
Referral Manager (HSRM), Provider Profile Management System (PPMS)
and the TriWest portal, in order to complete authorizations for
care. Provide patient and family health education with a focus on
self-management, prevention, and wellness, based on the patient's
goals. Demonstrate advanced clinical knowledge in assessing
planning, implementing, documenting, and evaluating care for a
designated group of patients. Triage and apply a collaborative team
approach in identifying, analyzing, and resolving patient care
problems.
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: Full-time; Monday-Friday; 8:00am-4:30pm
Telework: Available; 6+ days per pay period
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
Bargaining Unit: This is not a bargaining unit position.
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
* 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.
* You may be required to serve a probationary period.
* Subject to background/security investigation.
* Selected applicants will be required to complete an online
onboarding process.
* 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).
* Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health
Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional
Information" below for details.
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.
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: 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:
* At least 3 years of care coordination experience.
* Knowledge of Care Coordination VA programs including care
coordination team, Contract nursing home, caregiver support.
* At least 3 years experience of home health, hospice or other
community care programs.
* One year of program management experience.
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: The position requires moderate lifting and
carrying (15-44 pounds), straight pulling (0.5 hours), pushing (0.5
hours), reaching above shoulder, walking (5.3 hours), standing (5.3
hours), repeated bending (5.3 hours), climbing (use of legs and
arms), operation of crane, truck, tractor, or motor vehicle,
ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously,
near vision correctable at 13" to 16" to Jaeger 1 to 4, far vision
correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other, both
eyes required, depth perception, ability to distinguish basic
colors, and hearing (aid permitted).
Education
The Associate Degree Nursing (ADN), Bachelor of Science degree in
Nursing (BSN), or Master of Science degree in Nursing (MSN) must be
fully accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in
Nursing (ACEN) or the Commission On Collegiate Nursing Education
(CCNE). Verification of accreditation may be obtained from or
If your school has changed names, or is no longer in existence, you
must provide this information in your application.
If your school was accredited by ACEN or CCNE at the time of
graduation, but is no longer listed on the websites, you must
provide documentation of accreditation with your application
packet.
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: 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:
Additional information
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional
vacancies.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer
competitive status.
VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The
health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not
covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.
Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP)
are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to
such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or
pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only
infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required
to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of
proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will
provide additional information regarding what information or
documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally
required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable
accommodation process.
If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to
submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in
this Job Opportunity Announcement.
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How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the
qualifications above.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY
NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your application,
resume, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be verified.
Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may
affect consideration for employment.
NOTE: Candidate's education, scope, and length of nursing practice
(experience) will be considered in determining the grade and salary
of the applicant selected. The recommended salary may be at any
point in the range listed for this vacancy.
Experience as an RN will be evaluated to determine if the
experience is of an acceptable level of quality with regard to the
following five dimensions of nursing: Practice, Veteran/Patient
Driven Care, Leadership, Professional Development, and
Evidence/Based Practice/Research. Each dimension of practice has
criteria that demonstrate essential core competencies for VHA
Nursing Personnel.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including
volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace
Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional;
philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social).
Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and
skills and can provide valuable training and experience that
translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for
all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment
reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process
to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or
during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge
regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with
making a final selection for a position.
It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that
have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.
Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for
Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment
at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and
coaching and reintegration support for military service
members.
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