Registered Nurse-Population Health Nurse

SummaryResponsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process when providing and/or supervising direct patient care. Assesses - plans - implements - and evaluates care based on age specific components. Assumes responsibility for the coordination of care focused on patient education - self-management - and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care.QualificationsBasic 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 EnglishGraduate 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 programUpon 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 programCredit 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 ColumbiaGraduate 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/certificationGrade 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 gradeThe 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: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12943132Grade/Level Scope Education Nurse I - Level I Delivers fundamental - knowledge-based care to assigned clients while developing technical competenciesAn Associate Degree (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing - with no additional professional nursing requiredNurse I - Level II Demonstrates integration of biopsychosocial concepts - cognitive skills and technically competent practice in providing care to clients with basic or complexAn 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 requiredNurse I - Level III Demonstrates proficiency in practice based on conscious and deliberate planningSelf-directed in goal setting for managing complex client situationsAn ADN or Diploma in Nursing AND 2 years of professional nursing experience in which one year is equivalent to Nurse I - Level 2OR a BSN and 1 year of professional nursing experience equivalent to the Nurse I - Level 2OR a Master's degree in nursing (MSN) and no additional professional nursing experienceOR a Master's degree in a *related field with a BSN and no additional professional nursing experienceNurse II Demonstrates leadership in delivering and improving holistic care through collaborative strategies with othersA BSN with 2 years of professional nursing equivalent to Nurse I - Level 3OR an MSN with one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I - Level 3OR a Master's degree in a *related field with a BSN and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I - Level 3OR a Doctoral degree in Nursing with no professional nursing experienceOR a Doctoral degree in a *related field with a BSN with no additional professional nursing experienceNurse III Executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership - experience and creative approaches to management of complex client care beyond the immediate practice settingMSN and 2 years of specialized nursing experience - one of which is equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse IIIOR 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 IIIOR a Doctoral degree in Nursing with and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse IIIOR 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 degreesPreferred Experience: -A minimum of 2 years of clinical experience as a registered nurse -Experience working with diverse populations and understanding cultural sensitivity in healthcare delivery -Experience with health promotion and disease prevention programs -Experience managing or coordinating health programs or initiatives -Experience with data analysis and interpretation to identify health trends and support care decisions Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/Physical Requirements: The position requires moderate lifting (15-44 pounds) - light carrying ( under 15 pounds) - straight pulling - pushing - reaching above shoulder - use of fingers - both hands required - walking (3 hours) - standing (6 hours) - kneeling (1.5 hours) - repeated bending - 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 - hearing (aid permitted) - emotional and mental stability - and clear speech.DutiesAs the Population Health Registered Nurse (RN) you will execute position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership - experience - and creative approaches to management of complex patient careCollaborate in the development - implementation - evaluation - and revision of policies - procedures - and/or guidelinesDemonstrates performance and leadership that is broad enough to improve the care of all areas included within assignmentsProvide peers with formal or informal constructive feedback for improvementSupport colleagues and other nurses through knowledge sharing to provide safe - quality nursing careFoster a safe and supportive environment conducive to the professional development of health care professionalsLead efforts with management and within the Shared Governance Structure to alleviate identified care and culture disparities between unitsEvaluate outcomes of evidence-based decisions and practice changes for individuals - groups - and populationsResponsible for the documented outcomes at the program or service levelProgram or service level outcomes must be broad and complex and can be demonstrated at any organizational level within a facilityYou will focus on continuous tracking - analysis - and reporting of clinical performance measures - development of population health tools and initiatives to meet established goals related to preventive and chronic disease management - and implementation - evaluation - and sustainment of evidence-based interventions - through consultation and collaboration with the members of the Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) to improve adherence to clinical practice guidelines - exceed VA - VHA - and VISN performance measure targets and achieve optimal patient outcomesYou will develop and coordinate performance improvement for Ambulatory Care clinical quality and performance indicatorsResponsible for participation in - and the management and oversight of programs related to performance improvement as it pertains to population health metrics - systems redesign - and data collection and reportingHave knowledge regarding outpatient quality and performance measures (e.g. - CMS's Physician Quality Reporting System [PQRS] - NCQA's Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set [HEDIS] - VHA's External Peet Review Program [EPRP]) - and is able to conduct - evaluate - and report pertinent performance improvement interventions related to theseYou will be a registered nurse with broad-based clinical knowledge and patient/resident care experience - who serves as a crucial link between such performance improvement programs and frontline PACT membersPossess excellent computer and interpersonal skills and is responsible for other duties as assignedAssure delivery of care is in accordance with established standards - hospital policies and procedures - and consistent with the plan of other health care providersBoard certification from a VA-approved certifying body is preferredLean Six Sigma or other performance improvement/systems redesign training is preferredVA 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-time8:00am-4:30pm Telework: AvailableAd-hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual positionRelocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized