Registered Nurse - Community Care Home and Community Based Services Case Manager

Veterans Health Administration•Sioux Falls, SD

5h•Onsite

About The Position

The Sioux Falls VA Health Care System is hiring a Community Care Home and Community Based Services RN Case Manager to help Veterans remain independent in their homes and communities. The role coordinates skilled and non-skilled home care, adult day health care, and respite services; guides Veterans through care transitions; and works with VA teams, community providers, Veterans, families, and caregivers to provide personalized, Veteran-centered care. The case manager assesses complex care needs, develops and monitors individualized care plans, and evaluates whether services are effective and appropriately used. The position supports continuity across VA and community settings, helps providers navigate VA coordination and authorization processes, and promotes responsible use of health care resources. The position is onsite in the sense that telework and virtual work are not available. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Requirements

Proficiency in basic written and spoken English.
Graduation from an approved, accredited school of professional nursing, or qualifying equivalent education under the stated VA provisions.
Current, full, active, and unrestricted registered nurse licensure in a U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia; a temporary Graduate Nurse Technician appointment may be available to qualifying candidates pursuing licensure.
Meet the education and experience requirements for the applicable VA Nurse grade and level.
U.S. citizenship, except that non-citizens may be appointed when qualified citizens cannot be recruited under VA policy.
Pass required pre-employment screening and evaluation, including drug testing for testing-designated positions, a background/security investigation, and a physical evaluation.
Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is required for VA health care personnel.
Selective Service registration is required for males born after December 31, 1959.

Nice To Haves

Home health experience.
Case management experience.

Responsibilities

Coordinate comprehensive home and community-based services that support Veterans’ independence, safety, and quality of life in their preferred living environments.
Assess individual care needs, develop personalized care plans, and monitor services for complex cases.
Coordinate skilled and non-skilled home care, adult day health care, and respite services.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary VA teams and community health care providers to promote integrated care and continuity across settings.
Facilitate transitions between VA and community-based services to minimize disruptions in treatment.
Partner with Veterans, families, and caregivers to incorporate preferences, goals, and functional needs into care planning and shared decisions.
Guide community providers through VA care coordination processes and service authorization requirements.
Evaluate service effectiveness and utilization, and identify opportunities to improve coordination, prevent duplication, and maximize resources.

Benefits

Competitive salary, regular salary increases, and potential performance awards.
Paid time off, including annual and sick leave and 11 paid federal holidays.
Federal pension and Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) retirement savings, with agency contributions and matching as described in the announcement.
Health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance options.
Paid parental leave, military leave, and disabled veteran leave.
Premium pay opportunities, including overtime, weekend, holiday, on-call, and night work.
Incentive awards and non-monetary recognition.
Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care.
Leave Sharing Program.
Child care subsidies.
Employee Assistance Program and wellness and physical fitness programs.
Transit subsidies.
Continuing education opportunities.