Duties

**This is an open continuous announcement until July 31, 2024. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis and qualified candidates will be referred at regular intervals until the vacancy is filled.
The Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) functions as the Hospice and Palliative Care (HPC) Coordinator for VA Northern California Health Care System HPC Program and works in conjunction with other members of the HPC team. This Program is designed to provide palliative care consultation to patients and their families, in the outpatient clinic setting and as needed in the inpatient setting, who are facing a life-threatening illness.
Major Duties include:

• Development of the palliative care program through program coordination, staff education, and acting as liaison with the PACT and subspecialty teams at the various sites and community agencies, in conjunction with other Palliative Care Coordinator(s) and team members.
• Serve as liaison with VISN Hospice and Palliative Care Program Manager, and keeps the field informed of VISN and VHA National HPC Program developments;
• Serve as consultant to the HPC programs for development, implementation and monitoring of Quality Improvement activities as appropriate;
• Evaluation for appropriateness and oversight of Non -VA Care (community) hospice referrals
• Completes Palliative Care consults, and accurately documents coordination and care provided in CPRS.
• Establish an effective relationship with the patient and significant others to facilitate the development of the care plan.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the impact of actual or potential illness on the patient's developmental, physical, social, emotional, age, spiritual, economic, vocational, and leisure status.
• Coordinate and collaborate with patients, families, communities, and members of the interdisciplinary team in assessing needs, setting goals, planning interventions, providing care, and evaluating outcomes.
• Participate with patients, families, and other health care providers in collaborative decision making that reflects the understanding that care should be culturally sensitive, ethical, legal, informed, compassionate and humane, and within the boundaries of available economic resources.
• Retains current knowledge of multidisciplinary resources, programs, and services, referring patients for community resources as appropriate. Demonstrates ability to collaborate and coordinate with all levels of services and disciplines.
• Applies critical thinking and analytical skills to identify barriers for optimal patient care delivery and utilizes processes improvement strategies to correct or improve current state.
• Utilizes creativity and innovation. Recommends and participates in interdisciplinary opportunities to improve patient care or clinical efficiency.
• Life Sustaining Treatment Initiative: Identifying, coordinating and referring appropriate patients for Goals of Care conversations to PACT/Specialty clinics. Completes LST orders as needed. Coordinate with Social Workers within the various Service lines to ensure that LST orders are completed for all patients enrolling into hospice.
• Attend and Participate in Sacramento Valley Community Veteran Partnership meetings.
• Obtain data, generate reports, attend meetings to obtain and present information as it pertains to the Hospice and Palliative Care Team.
• Educate patients/family, staff and community about Hospice and Palliative Care.
• Works collaboratively and inter-professionally with learners of all levels and disciplines, including but not limited to, trainees, students, interns, residents, and fellows.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. 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.
• Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
• You may be required to serve a probationary period.
• Subject to background/security investigation.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
• Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
• Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details.

How You Will Be Evaluated

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• How to Apply

  All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 07/31/2024 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12351185.

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  Agency contact information

  Dana Mitchell

  Phone

  (415) 221-4810 X25781

  Email

  DANA.MITCHELL2@VA.GOV

  Address

  VA Northern California Health Care System
  10535 Hospital Way
  Mather, CA 95655
  US

  Next steps

  Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.
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  NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.

• Fair and Transparent

  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Financial suitability
  • Selective Service
  • New employee probationary period
  • Signature and false statements
  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

Clarification from the agency

Open to all US Citizens