Registered Nurse - Case Manager
Location: Reno Nevada
Description: Department of Veterans Affairs is hiring Registered Nurse - Case Manager right now, this vacancy will be placed in Nevada. More complete informations about this vacancy opportunity kindly see the descriptions. Duties:
Demonstrates leadership and independence of practice in coordinating the management of complex patient care. Uses collaborative strategies with all VASNHCS department! s in order to maximize patient care. Identifies emerging issues that need to be addressed, analyzes it, then develops and implements interventions.
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday
This position is NOT covered by the bargaining unit.
Relocation expenses will not be reimbursed.
Summary
Our mission: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise - "To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans.
How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate care to Veterans?
The VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System (VASNHCS) Utilization Review RN is a professional nurse who provides leadership and assumes responsibility for conducting the administrative and scientific review of inpatient utilization activities including, but not limited to, preadmission assessment, concurrent and retrospective care review, medical record scr! eening, documentation of admission and continued stay necessit! y. This review includes all inpatient diagnoses and areas of care.
As a VA professional nurse, your opportunities are endless. With many openings in the multiple functions of VA, you will have a wide range of opportunities at your fingertips. Not only is it the largest, most technologically advanced integrated health care system in the nation, but we also provide many other services to Veterans through the Benefits Administration and National Cemeteries.
Special Employment Consideration:
VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply
The VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System (VASNHCS) the RN inpatient case manager is a professional nurse who provides leadership and assumes continuous responsibility for the development, implementation, coordination, maintenance and evaluation of the patient prior to admission for scheduled inpatient and outpatient surgical or invasive procedures. This includes the assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation ! of the patient and the delivery of total care to a full range of medical/surgical and mental health patients.
Qualifications & Evaluations
Citizen of the United States
Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate State-accrediting agency and accredited by one of the following accrediting bodies at the time the program was completed by the applicant: The National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) or The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
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 . In cases of graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing, possession of current, full, active and unrestricted registration will meet the requirement of graduation from an approved school of professional nursing.
Applicant's education and length of nursi! ng practice (experience) will be considered by a Nurse Professional Sta! ndards Board in determining the grade and salary of the applicant selected. Experience as a RN will be evaluated to determine if the experience is of an acceptable level of quality with regard to the following four dimensions of nursing:
DIMENSIONS REQUIREMENTS:
1. PRACTICE DIMENSION: (Practice, Ethics, Resource Utilization)
a. Demonstrates advanced clinical knowledge in assessing, planning, implementing, documenting and evaluating the patients.
b. Provides leadership in identifying and addressing ethical issues that could impact the patient admission and discharge.
c. Provides care, as needed, respecting patientÂ's personal values, cultural and belief system.
d. Maintains confidentiality of all patient information, including electronic, print, and conversations.
e. Supports the facilityÂ's EEO/affirmative action programs by executing assigned duties and responsibilities in a professional manner.
f. Guides others in the rec! ognition of and participates in the resolution of ethical issues.
g. Advocates fiscal responsibility through monitoring utilization of resources.
2. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DIMENSION: (Education/Career Development, Performance)
a. Maintains professional knowledge and skills based on current evidence based practice.
b. Demonstrates leadership by sharing knowledge with colleagues or students to enhance professional growth, development and practice.
c. Formally shares information gained from continuing education experiences within or across units and/or within the medical center.
d. Acts as a role model in fulfilling work commitments, seeking out and assuming additional responsibilities and assisting others with career development.
e. Coaches and precepts students and novice professional staff members.
f. Works effectively with the patient/family to respect and support their values, preferences, needs and goals.
g. Collaborates ! and develops relationships both internally and externally to better mee! t the patientÂ's needs.
h. Actively participates in policies, procedures, and standards to promote evidenced-based patient-driven care.
3. COLLABORATION DIMENSION: (Collegiality, Collaboration)
a. Demonstrates professional behavior (i.e. respect, civility, ability to accept constructive criticism), effective communication and interpersonal skills.
b. Maintains a work environment that honors diversity.
c. Maintains effective working relationships with professionals and support personnel within the medical center and the community.
d. Functions as a resource to others to incorporate the principles of communication and the team concept.
e. Collaborates with physicians, nurse managers, charge nurses, utilization managers, and discharge planners to identify, analyze and resolve care problems.
4. SCIENTIFIC INQUIRY DIMENSION: (Quality of Care, Research)
a. Initiates/actively participates in interdisciplinary opportunitie! s to improve patient care at the program level.
b. Applies critical thinking and analytical skills to identify barriers for optimal patient care delivery.
c. Utilizes creativity and innovation and recommends changes that will improve length of stay or other clinical efficiency.
d. Stays current with VA goals, objectives and initiatives.
e. Initiates/participates in quality improvement activities that result in improved outcomes.
f. Use a body of research to validate and or change work group practice through data-driven evidence-based practices and implement changes to improve efficiency and effectiveness of the bed management program.
g. Promotes patient and personal safety.
h. Follows infection control and medical center policies, including that of reusable patient equipment
i. Supports others conducting research.
Education/Experience Requirements: Nurse I Level I - An Associate Degree (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing, no experience Nu! rse I Level II - An ADN or Diploma in Nursing and approximately 1 year ! of experience, or an ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a bachelor's degree in a related field and no experience; or a Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) and no experience Nurse I Level III - An ADN or Diploma in Nursing and approximately 2-3 years of experience, or an ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a bachelors degree in a related field and approximately 1-2 years of experience; or a BSN with approximately 1-2 years of experience, or a Master's degree in nursing (MSN) or related field with a BSN and no experience Nurse II - A BSN with approximately 2-3 years of experience, or ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a bachelors degree in a related field and approximately 2-3 years experience or a Master's degree in nursing or related field with a BSN and approximately 1-2 years experience, or a Doctoral degree in nursing or meets basic requirements for appointment and has doctoral degree in a related field with no experience Nurse III - Master's degree in nursing or related field with BS! N and approximately 2-3 years experience or Doctoral degree in nursing or related field and approximately 2-3 years experience
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Reference: VA Handbook 5005/27, Part II, Appendix G-6 NURSE QUALIFICATION STANDARD http://www1.va.gov/vapubs/viewPublication.asp?Pub_ID=464&FType=2
Your application, résumé and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment. You may also be evaluated based upon the question responses you provide during a structured interview. In responding to structured interview questions you should be sure to cite specific examples of experience, explain exactly what you did, and the outcome.
Benefits & Other Info
Working for the Department of Veterans Affairs offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part,! paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits, ! thrift savings plan, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. In addition to traditional "dollars and cents" benefits, we offer a range of benefits to help balance work and life. For more information please visit us at http://www.va.gov/JOBS/Job_Benefits/benefits.asp
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies
How to Apply
To begin the process, click the Apply Online button at the right side of this screen to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the occupational questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process.
YOU MUST INCLUDE VA FORM 10-2850a IN YOUR APPLICATION PACKAGE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS VACANCY. You may upload the completed form to your USAJOBS or Application Manager account if you apply online. Then you can use the uploaded form again and again when applying for future vacancies. P! lease see this guide http://www.va.gov/OHRM/joblistings/uploading-and-using-documents-online.doc for more information on uploading and re-using the form in your applications. Other required forms and documents can also be saved in your account and used the same way. Applicants are urged to apply online; this process is much easier and faster.
Note: To return to a previously Saved or Incomplete application, just reapply through your account in USAJOBS. Check your account ( https://my.usajobs.gov/Login.aspx ) to see the status of your application after applying, including any messages that may have been sent to you.
If you cannot apply online: Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaire: View Occupational Questionnaire Print this 1203FX form to provide your response to the occupational questionnaire: http://www.opm.gov./forms/pdf_fill/OPM1203fx.pdf Fax the completed 1203FX form along with all supporting documents to (478) 75! 7-3144. Your 1203FX form must be placed on top of all materials being f! axed and will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission. Keep a copy of your fax receipt in case verification is needed
To fax supporting documents you are unable to upload: Complete this cover page http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf using the following Vacancy ID: 966197 . You must use this fax cover sheet in order for your documents to be matched with your online application. Fax your documents to (478) 757-3144
The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Monday, October 07, 2013
More Info
Reno
NV
2013-09-21T02:46:17.776961
352145200
Permanent
APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications (particularly positions with a positive education requirement.) Therefore, applicants must report only attendance and/or degrees fro! m schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html
All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly. 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.
VN
105588
55682
1
VATA
Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
None
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status
Per Year
VASNHCS-KK-MP-13-966197-373
You must provide a complete application package. The following is a list of required documents:
1.Application for Nurses and Nurse Anesthetists (VA Form 10-2850a) ( )
2. CV/Resume (Cannot be used in lieu of the required VA! Form 10-2850a)
3. Occupational Questionnaire: View Occupati! onal Questionnaire
4. Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306) (must be signed in blue or black ink within the past year) http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/of0306.pdf
5. Military Service - If prior military service, include all copies of your DD Forms 214. Applicants claiming preference based on service-connected disability, or based on being the spouse or mother of a disabled or deceased Veteran, must also provide supporting documentation and submit an Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference (SF-15) ( http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf )
6. Current or Former Federal Employee - If currently or formerly employed in the Federal system, include latest Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50)
Applicants CANNOT be contacted for any required documents listed above. Applicants who submit INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS will receive a rating of INELIGIBLE. Requests for reconsideration will not be considered for applicants who fail to submit a complete ap! plication package. We cannot be held responsible for incompatible software, erroneous fax transmissions, etc.
Federal forms can be accessed on websites www.va.gov/vaforms and www.opm.gov/forms
Other:
References - Please include at least three (3) names, addresses, and phone numbers for references with your application package - If selected three positive references are required
Performance Evaluations - Two most recent performance evaluations (if available)
Unofficial Transcripts - If selected o fficial transcripts will be required
1-Full-Time
0610-Nurse
Active
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2013-09-21T02:46:17.776987
VASNHCS-KK-MP-13-966197-373
After we receive your complete application package (including any required documents), your qualifications will be reviewed to decide if you meet the basic requirements. You will be notified when this! decision is made.
15514-United States Citizens
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If! you were eligible to this vacancy, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Department of Veterans Affairs.
If you interested on this vacancy just click on the Apply button, you will be redirected to the official website
This vacancy starts available on: Sat, 21 Sep 2013 15:31:57 GMT