Registered Nurse - Caregiver Support Program Clinical Assessor
About The Position
The Registered Nurse Clinical Assessor for the Caregiver Support Program (CSP) evaluates Veterans and caregivers for program eligibility, clinical needs, support levels, and services. The role provides comprehensive nursing assessment and care planning, coordinates with interdisciplinary teams, delivers education and counseling, monitors outcomes, documents care, engages with and advocates for caregivers, makes referrals, and participates in quality-improvement activities in accordance with VA policies and regulations. The nurse uses the nursing process—including systematic data gathering, assessment, nursing judgment, and evaluation of responses to actual or potential health problems—to promote and maintain health and prevent illness and injury. The position requires knowledge of the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC), the Program of General Caregiver Support Services (PGCSS), clinical documentation requirements, standards of care, and regulatory requirements. Assessments may take place during home visits, at VA facilities, by telephone, and through telehealth. The nurse provides referrals or consults to VA and community support services. Work schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Telework is not available, and this is not a virtual position. Relocation and recruitment incentives and permanent change of station are not authorized. The position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status. Applicants must meet VA nursing education, licensure, and other appointment requirements; a temporary Graduate Nurse Technician appointment may be possible for otherwise qualified candidates pursuing licensure.
Requirements
- Proficiency in basic written and spoken English.
- Graduation from an appropriately accredited school of professional nursing, or qualifying foreign nursing education as described in the announcement.
- Current, full, active, and unrestricted registered nurse licensure in a U.S. State, Territory, or Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia; a temporary Graduate Nurse Technician appointment may be available to qualifying candidates pursuing licensure.
- Meet the education, experience, and grade-level requirements for the applicable VA Nurse grade.
- Knowledge of PCAFC, PGCSS, clinical documentation requirements, current standards of care, and regulatory compliance requirements and guidelines.
- U.S. citizenship, except when appointment of a non-citizen is permitted under VA policy.
- Pass the required pre-employment physical evaluation and, if tentatively selected for a testing-designated position, urinalysis screening.
- Meet background and security investigation requirements and participate in the seasonal influenza vaccination program.
- Complete required onboarding and application documentation; males born after December 31, 1959 must meet Selective Service registration requirements.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate Veterans and caregivers for Caregiver Support Program eligibility, clinical needs, support levels, and services.
- Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments and develop care plans.
- Coordinate care and services with interdisciplinary teams.
- Provide health education and counseling to Veterans and caregivers.
- Monitor outcomes and document assessments and care in accordance with clinical documentation requirements.
- Engage with and advocate for caregivers.
- Conduct home visits and provide assessments at VA facilities, by telephone, and through telehealth.
- Provide referrals and consults to VA and community supports and services.
- Apply critical thinking and sound judgment to identify comprehensive care options within the scope of the Caregiver Support Program.
- Participate in quality-improvement activities and follow VA policies, regulations, and guidelines.
Benefits
- 50 days of paid time off per year: 26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, and 11 paid Federal holidays.
- Traditional federal pension with five-year vesting.
- Federal 401(k) with up to 5% in contributions by VA.
- Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance; many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement.
- Regular salary increases and potential performance awards.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
