Registered Nurse (RN) Caregiver Support Program
About The Position
The Registered Nurse (RN) Caregiver Support Program is responsible for providing competent, evidence-based care to assigned caregiver and Veteran dyad. The RN provides clinical evidence-based services, interventions, education, and consultation for the caregiver and Veteran; community outreach; resource development; continuous quality improvement activities; and the evaluation of caregiver issues. The Registered Nurse Caregiver Support Program is responsible for the clinical programming and daily operations as assigned. They function in support of caregivers, Veterans, and family members throughout the Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) and in community settings. The RN conducts interim and annual home visits to caregivers and Veterans approved in the program and provide assessments via phone and clinical video telehealth. This RN will assist, as needed in the application process, in compliance with Program Office guidance. They will also provide referrals and/or consults for Veterans Affairs (VA) services, as well as community-based social services and other non-VA entitlement programs to include other duties but are not limited to: Responsible for developing and establishing connections and collaborating on VA caregiver support efforts with community healthcare and social service agencies. Possesses advanced knowledge and understanding of the services and benefits available for caregivers from both federal, state, and private sector resources. Collaborates with the interprofessional team to manage resources, implement services and benefits to improve Veteran outcomes. Provides and exhibits knowledge in assessment and monitoring, health restoration, wellness promotion, illness prevention, and coping facilitation. Advocates for holistic care through patient/caregiver education and provider interaction and implements an educational plan to meet the patient care needs. Demonstrates leadership in delivering and improving holistic care through collaborative strategies with others. Evaluates practice in an ongoing process, based on best evidence. Provides peers with informal constructive feedback for improvement. Fosters a safe and supportive environment conducive to the professional development of healthcare partners with others to effect change and produce optimal outcomes. Supports colleagues through knowledge sharing to provide safe, quality nursing care Shares educational findings, experiences, and ideas with peers. Participates in activities and strategies to sustain an evidence-based-practice culture. Demonstrates organizational processes to support accurate record keeping.
Requirements
- Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory
Nice To Haves
- BSN
- MSN preferred
- 3-5 years nursing experience
- Recent geriatric experience
- National board certification
Responsibilities
- Responsible for developing and establishing connections and collaborating on VA caregiver support efforts with community healthcare and social service agencies.
- Possesses advanced knowledge and understanding of the services and benefits available for caregivers from both federal, state, and private sector resources.
- Collaborates with the interprofessional team to manage resources, implement services and benefits to improve Veteran outcomes.
- Provides and exhibits knowledge in assessment and monitoring, health restoration, wellness promotion, illness prevention, and coping facilitation.
- Advocates for holistic care through patient/caregiver education and provider interaction and implements an educational plan to meet the patient care needs.
- Demonstrates leadership in delivering and improving holistic care through collaborative strategies with others.
- Evaluates practice in an ongoing process, based on best evidence.
- Provides peers with informal constructive feedback for improvement. Fosters a safe and supportive environment conducive to the professional development of healthcare partners with others to effect change and produce optimal outcomes.
- Supports colleagues through knowledge sharing to provide safe, quality nursing care
- Shares educational findings, experiences, and ideas with peers.
- Participates in activities and strategies to sustain an evidence-based-practice culture.
- Demonstrates organizational processes to support accurate record keeping.
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)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Administration of Human Resource Programs
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
