Summary

The Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Recovery Center (PRRC) RN Case Manager is a registered nurse that provides care and counseling to the patient by utilizing the nursing process (systematic data gathering - assessment - evaluation) - with the primary focus of promotion and maintenance of health and prevention of illness and injury. Addresses psychosocial - nursing and medical needs of patients - families and caregivers through interdisciplinary patient care management practice.

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: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12676317
• 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: Please refer to additional information
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical Requirements: This position involves lifting - moving and transporting patients - assist with transferring patients from wheelchair to a stretcher or radiology suite table and vice versa
• Also - assist with the transferring of patients to wheelchairs and/or may need to escort a patient to other areas
• This position involves exposure to blood borne pathogens - fine manipulation - standing - walking - bending - crouching and reaching patients
• It requires dealing with the acutely ill - with patients who may display disturbed behaviors - and with stressful situations
• Moving patients and weighing patients in excess of 50 kg
• or more
• Wearing of a respirator may be required at times in the performance of the duties of this position
• When required to use respirator - employee cannot have facial hair or any condition that interferes with the face to face piece seal or valve function of the respirator
• See VA Directive and Handbook 5019.

Duties

• The Registered Nurse Case Manager PRRC (Psychosocial Recovery and Rehab Center) addresses psychosocial - nursing and medical needs of patients - families and caregivers through interdisciplinary patient care management practice - performance and leadership
• Provides patient management - care coordination - and discharge/disposition planning for inpatient/outpatient settings
• Collaborates in the development - implementation and revision of policies - procedures - and/or guidelines
• Duties include but are not limited to: assisting Veterans - family members - and caregivers by offering the most appropriate options and services to meet their complex health care needs such as combating stress or residuals of traumatic brain injury - acute - catastrophic or life-threatening illnesses - addiction and other health problems
• Coordinates with multiple providers across all levels and sites of care - as well as evaluating care and outcomes to ensure timely and appropriate provision of services
• Responsible of using all elements of the nursing process (assessment - diagnosis - planning - implementation - and evaluation) - revision of policies - procedures and guidelines to ensure the delivery of safe - efficient and effective evidence-based care
• Influences care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team - executing position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership - experience - and creative approaches to management of complex client care - as well as fostering a safe and supportive environment for the professional development of health care professionals
• Demonstrates broad and complex program/service outcomes at any organizational level - incorporating professional standards of care and practice - scientific and broad-reaching evidence - focusing on the continuity and peer accountability for practice and continuum of care
• The Registered Nurse Case Manager PRRC (Psychosocial Recovery and Rehab Center) is accountable to the PRRC Program Manager - RROS Section Chief - ACOS BHS - and ultimately to the Associate Director of Patient Care Services (ADPCS)
• Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:00pm
• 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