Registered Nurse Care Coordinator

Summary The RN CC&ICM Initiative Coordinator is administratively responsible for the clinical programming and daily operations of the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center (CVAMC) CC&ICM initiative. The RN (CC&ICM) Initiative Coordinator has both clinical and administrative responsibility to ensure effectiveness of services – application of latest VHA guidelines and modification of service patterns. Qualifications 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 - 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 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 Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit Physical Requirements: Walking - bending - stooping - and some lifting in the direct care of patients There may also be extended periods of sitting. Duties The primary purpose of the CCICM RN is to provide coordination and direct clinical evidence based services including: Assessments and interventions Program development Veteran - family - caregiver and staff education on Care Coordination (CC) and Integrated Case Management (ICM) Resource development Community outreach Continuous quality improvement activities Evaluation/consultation The CCICM Coordinator is administratively responsible - in collaboration with the CCICM Social Worker (SW) - for the clinical programming and daily operations of the CCICM throughout the facility They develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure compliance with the facility The RN develops and implements policies and procedures specific to CVAMC and ensures compliance with local facility - VISN - Office of Nursing Service (ONS) and Care Management and Social Work (CMSW) - and VA Central Office directives and handbooks - as well as the Joint Commission - and other accrediting bodies and regulatory standards as needed The incumbent manages and controls the use of data related to these programs regarding day‑to‑day functioning and program evaluation In conjunction with the Service Chief and/or supervisory designee and nursing counterparts - plans - organizes and directs administrative - operational - Veteran and personnel activities for the service The RN CC&ICM Initiative Coordinator develops and implements a facility level framework for implementation of national standardized processes and tools that integrate communication - collaboration and coordination across services and programs to expand upon existing VHA program approaches and address concerns about care coordination service delivery gaps and service duplication The responsibilities that fall under the RN CC&ICM Initiative Coordinator include but are not limited to the following tasks: Identify cohort of Veterans across CVAMC with the highest opportunity and highest need Identify potential areas where care coordination is taking place to include but not limited to primary care - surgical care - mental health - community care - specialty clinics - geriatrics - and chronic disease - Integrate inpatient and outpatient care coordinators - care managers - and case managers for seamless continuity of care Develop - implement - and monitor process for ongoing screening of identified cohort Identify care coordinators and support services across the specialized services of HVAMC and ensure continued participation by setting expectations - clear roles and responsibilities Develop and implement facility wide CC&ICM education plan to key stakeholders to include Service Chiefs - supervisors/managers - frontline staff - and Veterans with plan for ongoing sustainment education plan Coordinate and collaborate with the facility level care coordination and case management teams to include but not limited to nurse and social worker navigators - care coordinators - care managers - and case managers 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 thru Friday 7:30 A.M to 4:00 P.M Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized #J-18808-Ljbffr