Department of Veterans Affairs

The public U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. Videos Help Duties The RN Case Manager will facilitate and coordinate the care of patients receiving General Mental Health Services.. The RN Case Manager will increase the use of provider time to focus on patient management.. Triages telephone calls, secure messaging, and walk-in patients and offers same-day appointments.. May vary depending on deployment and/or assigned facility needs Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.. 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.)

registered nurse case manager

Summary This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT & will remain open until September 20, 2024. Eligible applications will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as-needed basis until positions are filled. Learn more about this agency Help Overview Accepting applications Open & closing dates 03/19/2024 to 09/20/2024 Salary $60,636 - $127,958 per year "The grade/step/salary are determined by the selecting official based on the documents: resume, certifications, published documents, etc." Pay scale & grade VN 00 Help Locations Many vacancies in the following locations: Hinesville, GA Savannah, GA Beaufort, SC Charleston, SC Show more locations (3) Goose Creek, SC Myrtle Beach, SC North Charleston, SC Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required Not required Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Permanent - Work schedule Full-time - Service Excepted Promotion potential None Job family (Series) 0610 Nurse Supervisory status No Security clearance Other Drug test Yes Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk Trust determination process Credentialing Suitability/Fitness Announcement number CBTB 24-CTM Control number Help This job is open to Internal to an agency Current federal employees of this agency. The public U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. Videos Help Duties The RN Case Manager will facilitate and coordinate the care of patients receiving General Mental Health Services. The RN Case Manager will increase the use of provider time to focus on patient management. Improve access to GMH psychiatrists and nurse practitioners by providing daily management of complex psychosocial needs. Conducts reviews of the patient's medical record and other documents, ensuring that there is open communication between providers engaged in the care of Veterans. The RN GMH CM will work closely with a variety of healthcare professionals, clinical services, internal and external services, and community agencies to provide efficient and effective healthcare using the appropriate resource management criteria. He/she acts on behalf of the Veteran to ensure that necessary clinical services are received, and that progress is made. In addition, this RN possesses the knowledge and skills to: Communicate and interact appropriately and courteously with all internal and external customers Maintain confidentiality of electronic, written, and/or verbal patient/employee information. Demonstrate working practices that include adherence to Infection Control standards and the safe use and operation of equipment. Maintains BLS certification and all mandatory reviews. Serves as the primary point of contact for GMH services. Works dynamically and cohesively with General Mental Health Section Chief, Mental Health Program Managers, and the Mental Health Department for implementation of programs to support General Mental Health. Functions as a navigator/case manager and liaison for planning, directing, and coordinating care for GMH Veterans. Monitor's clinic utilization and daily patient flow. Ensures adequate clinic support for providers. Reviews consults and facilitates scheduling in a timely manner. Triages telephone calls, secure messaging, and walk-in patients and offers same-day appointments. Collaborates with Telephone Care to schedule patients appropriately to maintain continuity of care. Maintains updated file of referrals and provides referral information to providers. Tracks high-risk patients and provides triage and education. Provides care coordination for high-risk patients and performs clinical assessments and interventions. Develops case or condition-specific plans of care utilizing clinical information system to establish short and long-term 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: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm. May vary depending on deployment and/or assigned facility needs Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required Help 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 . click apply for full job details<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?2MmaFEDK8hEwD2eiz%2bO2Hgp" width="0" height="0" />

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