Registered Nurse- VISN 23 Home and Community Based Services Program IDT

Home And Community Based Services Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) RnThe Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) RN's responsibilities include standardized administrative and clinical eligibility reviews for authorizing VA purchased in-home services, guiding care across VISN 23, identifying barriers, and ensuring smooth transitions in and out of the HCBS program. The HCBS IDT RN demonstrates sound decision-making, clinical judgement and excellent interpersonal skills. Position specific duties include but are not limited to:Utilizes knowledge of VISN 23 HCBS and VA program to match Veteran level of functioning with appropriate internal and external services, ensuring patient safety, recovery, and continuity of care.Applies advanced nursing clinical knowledge and judgment to engage in planning, decision-making, and evaluating VISN 23 HCBS program eligibility.Systematically evaluates current practices and formulates outcomes for patient groups and organizational processes within the area of expertise.Collaborates with interprofessional team members at VISN and facility levels to ensure consistent services, objective eligibility determinations and service delivery with clear documentation and communication.Works with VISN 23 HCBS IDT members to develop and implement strategies for program eligibility, service delivery, location, level of care discharge planning, appeals process, and performance improvement.Conducts comprehensive clinical reviews of patient records to identify the need for personal care services and/or the presence of supervision or protection needs daily.Documents information used in clinical eligibility determinations and eligibility assessment tools.Demonstrates leadership, experience, and innovative approaches in managing complex Veteran care.Assists with the implementation of the MISSION Act as it relates to VISN 23 HCBS program expansion.Make eligibility determinations, reassessments, and appeal decisions for clinical eligibility determinations.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities include:Advanced skill in the application of the nursing process in the complex review and care planning for home and community-based services.Expert nursing experience/practice: clinical assessment, judgment, treatment, coordination, and collaboration with various VA and non-VA departments, community agencies, and healthcare providers to ensure positive Veteran outcomes. Meets the Practice, Veteran/Patient Driven Care, Leadership, Professional Development,and Evidence Based Practice/Research nursing dimensionsMakes recommendations and referrals to other medical specialties/services as needs and are identified during ongoing assessment of this complex patient population.Maintains flexibility of schedule to allow for unscheduled events, Veteran/team consultation and mentoring.Maintains consistent and timely documentation of clinical work in the electronic medical record in accordance with accepted program, facility, professional, and nursing service policies and procedures.Shares knowledge and expertise about the scope of nursing practice and services provided across VISN 23. This is provided through direct consultation, mentorship, development of in-services and clinical training and leading by example.VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total RewardsCompetitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VAFederal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territoryMonday - Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. CSTADHOC-May be authorized (Employee who Telework on an occasional, episodic, or short-term, and have completed required telework training and telework agreement). This is not a virtual position.This is not a virtual positionNot AuthorizedNot Authorized