What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse, Spinal Cord Injury/Disorder, Outreach Manager position at U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs?
Summary
The Spinal Cord Injury/Disorder (SCI/D) Registered Nurse (RN) Outreach Manager will be a member of the SCI/D patient care team providing specialized care to SCI/D Veterans within the San Antonio Service area/registry.
Qualifications
Basic Requirements:
The Spinal Cord Injury/Disorder (SCI/D) Registered Nurse (RN) Outreach Manager will be a member of the SCI/D patient care team providing specialized care to SCI/D Veterans within the San Antonio Service area/registry.
Qualifications
Basic Requirements:
- 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: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12927618
- 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 additional 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
- Preferred Experience: Spinal Cord Injury/Disorder - GEC - Neurology - and/or Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation experience
- At least 10 years of VA Nursing experience
- 1 year community outreach experience
- Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse (CRRN)
- Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
- Physical Requirements: This position may require potentially long periods of continued Moderate lifting of 15-44 pounds - Moderate carrying of 15-44 pounds - Reaching above shoulder - Use of fingers - Both hands required - Walking for 8 hours - Standing for 8 hours - Kneeling for 1 hours - Repeated bending for 4 hours - Both legs required - Near vision correctable at 13"" to 16"" to Jaeger 1 to 4 - Specific visual requirement of 20/40 DVA
- corrected - Both eyes required - Ability to distinguish basic colors - Hearing (aid may be permitted) - Mental and emotional stability - Cognitive stability.
- The SCI/D RN Outreach Manager will provide case management support services to veterans diagnosed with - or being evaluated for - a possible diagnosis of SCI/D
- SCI/D patients will be treated and evaluated in individual appointments on a regular basis
- The selected SCI/D RN Outreach Manager will work with the SCI/D Chief - physicians - psychologists - therapists - and other team members to facilitate outreach - enrollment - participate in clinical care as assigned by Service Chief - and also ensure optimal communication and continuity of care for SCI/D Veterans to enhance their quality of life
- This position also includes process improvement project ownership - updating SCI/D pertinent policies and charters and assisting SCI/D Service Chief in programmatic responsibilities and other duties as assigned
- The SCI/D program is a patient-driven - team-based approach that delivers efficient - comprehensive and continuous care through active communication and coordination of healthcare services through an interdisciplinary team that includes multiple specialists including but not limited to physiatrist - neurologist - internist - social worker - case manager - physical therapy - occupational therapy - recreational therapy - dietician - home oxygen - clerical associate - as well as other clinical services to meet the health goals and needs of the SCI/D patients
- Responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process when providing and/or supervising direct patient care
- Assesses - plans - implements - and evaluates care based on age-specific components
- Assumes responsibility for the coordination of care focused on patient education - self-management - and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care
- Follows procedures per established policies and guidelines
- Influences care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team
- Core elements of performance include knowledge and active participation in the unit/program level improvement process and initiates as well as customer service programs
- 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 - Friday - 7:30am - 4:00pm Telework: Ad-Hoc (Occasional or Irregular basis) Virtual: This is not a virtual position
- Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Salary : $85,610 - $173,974