Registered Nurse - Home Based Primary Care Nurse Case Manager

Veterans Health Administration•Union County, SD

16h•Onsite

About The Position

Join the Sioux Falls VA Health Care System in Union County, South Dakota, as a Home Based Primary Care Nurse Case Manager and bring comprehensive care directly to Veterans in their homes. You will assess complex health needs, provide skilled nursing care, coordinate services with VA and community partners, support Veterans and caregivers, and build lasting relationships that promote safety, independence, and quality of life. Make a lasting difference by caring for Veterans where they are most comfortable-their homes and communities. As a Home Based Primary Care Nurse Case Manager, you will serve as a trusted advocate and clinical partner for Veterans with complex, ongoing health needs. Working closely with an interdisciplinary team, you will combine skilled nursing, care coordination, education, and problem-solving to create individualized plans that reflect each Veteran's health goals, living environment, family dynamics, and personal values. This role offers the opportunity to develop meaningful long-term relationships, strengthen continuity of care, and help Veterans remain safe and independent at home.

Requirements

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.
Subject to background/security investigation.
Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents).
Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation.
Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
You may be required to serve a probationary period.
Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.
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.)
You must possess and maintain a current, valid, unrestricted state-issued driver's license.
You must provide a safe, clean driving record from the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) during onboarding.
You must successfully complete a driver's physical examination to demonstrate medical ability to safely operate a government-owned or leased vehicle, as required under 5 CFR 930 and HR Job Aid 05-OB-010.002.

Nice To Haves

2-3 years of home care or case management experience.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive in-home nursing assessments and reassessments that address each Veteran's clinical needs, living conditions, support system, and personal goals.
Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care in collaboration with Veterans, caregivers, and the Home Based Primary Care interdisciplinary team.
Provide direct nursing care in the home, including medication review, vital-sign monitoring, wound care, and other services within the registered nurse scope of practice.
Coordinate health care services across VA programs, community providers, and state and federal agencies to promote continuity, safety, and timely access to care.
Manage an assigned caseload through ongoing monitoring, follow-up, clinical judgment, and adjustment of care strategies as Veteran needs change.
Advocate for Veterans by clarifying treatment options, supporting informed decisions, resolving care barriers, and communicating concerns to the interdisciplinary team.
Educate Veterans and caregivers about health conditions, medications, self-management strategies, and available resources that support independence at home.
Travel to Veterans' residences across the assigned geographic area and provide flexible visit coverage to meet patient care and program needs.

Benefits

Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards
50 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 VA
Federal 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 territory
Strong starting salary, career growth, and recognition
VA Nurse Locality Pay System (LPS) - ensuring our nurses are paid competitive rates within each local labor market
VA Special Rates - providing regular performance-based increases and potential accelerated increases for outstanding performance
Premium Pay - including overtime, Saturday, Sunday, holiday, on-call and night work
Incentive Awards - including Superior Performance Awards, Special Contribution Awards, VA Honor Awards, and Non-Monetary Recognition.
8 hours of annual leave (Vacation Time) accrual for full-time Nurses and Nurse Anesthetists for each full biweekly pay period. (The highest leave accrual of any VA employee!)
4 hours of Sick leave accrual per full biweekly pay period.
12 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave
Organ Donor Leave
Military Leave
Disabled Veteran Leave
Health Insurance - pre-taxed premiums and a variety of plans to choose from, ranging from traditional HMO/PPO plans with low co-pays, to High- Deductible plans. Single, spouse and family plans available.
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) -Tax deferred retirement savings account that is similar to private sector 401(k). You may be eligible for an automatic 1% agency contribution, plus a 4% matching agency contribution.
Flexible Spending Accounts - medical & dependent care
Life Insurance - with available additions for family coverage
Long Term Care Insurance
Leave Sharing Program
Holidays - 11 paid Federal holidays each year
Child Care Subsidies
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness and Physical Fitness Programs
Transit Subsidies
Continuing Education Opportunities