Registered Nurse - Caregiver Support Program - Lafayette CBOC
The incumbent provides clinical, evidence-based services/interventions and education for the caregiver and veteran. Incumbent educates staff on caregiver issues; develops resources; and monitors continuous quality improvement activities. The incumbent is a skilled communicator, provides outreach and is capable of developing effective partnerships with local, state, federal agencies as well as non-governmental organizations. The CSP RN is administratively responsible for the clinical programming and daily operations, as assigned, and the management of data related to the program at the facility level. Incumbent possesses advanced knowledge of the services and benefits available for caregivers from VA, as well as other federal, state and private sector entities. The CSP RN is responsible for monitoring the well-being of eligible veterans receiving personal care services as established under sections 1720G (a) (9) of Public Law 111-163. This role requires quarterly monitoring which includes home visits and other methods of monitoring as determined appropriate such as video on demand, tele-health or clinic appointments for caregiver/veteran dyads who require a review of skills and abilities of the Caregiver and well-being of the Veteran. The CSP RN completes in-home initial assessments as determined appropriate for referrals of General Caregivers identified by PACT teams or the Caregiver Support Line. The incumbent is responsible for:
Assessment of veteran's in-home care needs. Assessment of the non-licensed caregiver to determine if adequate care is rendered to meet the veteran's care needs and to fulfill the qualifications for the Program of Comprehensive Assistance Family Caregiver guidelines. Assess the home for safety, identifying any needed structural modifications or additional equipment to successfully care for veteran in the home setting. Coordinate with the Veteran's PACT or other specialty team (i.e., SCI or Polytrauma) to arrange in-home services as needed. Follow mandated protocol for ensuring the veteran's and caregiver's safety and reporting suspected abuse/neglect/exploitation to the appropriate agency(ies) (i.e., Adult or Elderly Protective Services). Work Schedule:
Permanent; Full-Time; Monday - Friday; 8:
00 am - 4:
30 pm Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required Telework Position:
This is not a telework position. Bargaining Unit Position:
This is a bargaining unit position. To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 11/14/2019. Basic Requirements:
United States Citizenship:
Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate State-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). In cases of graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing, possession of current, full, active and unrestricted registration will meet the requirement of graduation from an approved school of professional nursing. OR The completion of coursework equivalent to a nursing degree in a MSN Bridge Program that qualifies for professional nursing registration constitutes the completion of an approved course of study of professional nursing. Students should submit the certificate of professional nursing to sit for the NCLEX to the VA along with a copy of the MSN transcript. (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. 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. RNs appointed to direct patient care positions must be proficient in spoken and written English. Grade Determinations:
The following criteria must be met in determining the grade assignment of candidates, and if appropriate, the level within a grade:
Nurse I Level I - An Associate Degree (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing, with no additional nursing practice/experience required. Nurse I Level II - An ADN or Diploma in Nursing and approximately 1 year of nursing practice/experience; OR an ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a bachelor's degree in a related field with no additional nursing practice/experience; OR a Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) with no additional nursing practice/experience. Nurse I Level III - An ADN or Diploma in Nursing and approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience; OR an ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a Bachelor's degree in a related field and approximately 1-2 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a BSN with approximately 1-2 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a Master's degree in nursing (MSN) or related field with a BSN and no additional nursing practice/experience. Nurse II - A BSN with approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience; OR ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a Bachelor's degree in a related field and approximately 2-3 year's of nursing practice/experience; OR a Master's degree in nursing or related field with a BSN and approximately 1-2 year's of nursing practice/experience; OR a Doctoral degree in nursing or meets basic requirements for appointment and has doctoral degree in a related field with no additional nursing practice/experience required. Nurse III - Master's degree in nursing or related field with BSN and approximately 2-3 year's of nursing practice/experience; OR a Doctoral degree and approximately 2-3 year's of nursing practice/experience. Education and Preferred
Experience:
Doctoral degree in Nursing or related field and no experience. MSN or related field with a BSN and approximately 3 years of successful nursing practice. BSN and 2 or more years of successful nursing practice experience. Reference:
VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-6 Nurse Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office. Physical Requirements:
The population of male and female veterans served ranges from the adult, age 18, to the elderly adult, age 65 and over. This position requires visual acuity, keen hearing, clear distinctive speech, and manual dexterity. This position requires potentially long periods of continued walking, standing, stooping, sitting, bending, pulling, and pushing. Transferring patients and objects may be required up to 50 pounds. Use of ceiling lifts /mobile lifts is required. The incumbent may be exposed to infected patients and contaminated materials and may be required to don protective clothing in isolation situations or operative/invasive procedures. The incumbent may be exposed to patients who are combative secondary to delirium, dementia, or psychiatric disorders. The incumbent must be a mature, flexible, sensible individual capable of working effectively in stressful situations, able to shift priorities based on patient needs. In addition, the incumbent must be emotionally stable and adjust to different types of personalities, demonstrating cheerfulness, compassion, courtesy and concern. He/she must be quick and dependable in taking emergency action as directed and use initiative in preventing accidents.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Assessment of veteran's in-home care needs. Assessment of the non-licensed caregiver to determine if adequate care is rendered to meet the veteran's care needs and to fulfill the qualifications for the Program of Comprehensive Assistance Family Caregiver guidelines. Assess the home for safety, identifying any needed structural modifications or additional equipment to successfully care for veteran in the home setting. Coordinate with the Veteran's PACT or other specialty team (i.e., SCI or Polytrauma) to arrange in-home services as needed. Follow mandated protocol for ensuring the veteran's and caregiver's safety and reporting suspected abuse/neglect/exploitation to the appropriate agency(ies) (i.e., Adult or Elderly Protective Services). Work Schedule:
Permanent; Full-Time; Monday - Friday; 8:
00 am - 4:
30 pm Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required Telework Position:
This is not a telework position. Bargaining Unit Position:
This is a bargaining unit position. To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 11/14/2019. Basic Requirements:
United States Citizenship:
Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate State-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). In cases of graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing, possession of current, full, active and unrestricted registration will meet the requirement of graduation from an approved school of professional nursing. OR The completion of coursework equivalent to a nursing degree in a MSN Bridge Program that qualifies for professional nursing registration constitutes the completion of an approved course of study of professional nursing. Students should submit the certificate of professional nursing to sit for the NCLEX to the VA along with a copy of the MSN transcript. (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. 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. RNs appointed to direct patient care positions must be proficient in spoken and written English. Grade Determinations:
The following criteria must be met in determining the grade assignment of candidates, and if appropriate, the level within a grade:
Nurse I Level I - An Associate Degree (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing, with no additional nursing practice/experience required. Nurse I Level II - An ADN or Diploma in Nursing and approximately 1 year of nursing practice/experience; OR an ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a bachelor's degree in a related field with no additional nursing practice/experience; OR a Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) with no additional nursing practice/experience. Nurse I Level III - An ADN or Diploma in Nursing and approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience; OR an ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a Bachelor's degree in a related field and approximately 1-2 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a BSN with approximately 1-2 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a Master's degree in nursing (MSN) or related field with a BSN and no additional nursing practice/experience. Nurse II - A BSN with approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience; OR ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a Bachelor's degree in a related field and approximately 2-3 year's of nursing practice/experience; OR a Master's degree in nursing or related field with a BSN and approximately 1-2 year's of nursing practice/experience; OR a Doctoral degree in nursing or meets basic requirements for appointment and has doctoral degree in a related field with no additional nursing practice/experience required. Nurse III - Master's degree in nursing or related field with BSN and approximately 2-3 year's of nursing practice/experience; OR a Doctoral degree and approximately 2-3 year's of nursing practice/experience. Education and Preferred
Experience:
Doctoral degree in Nursing or related field and no experience. MSN or related field with a BSN and approximately 3 years of successful nursing practice. BSN and 2 or more years of successful nursing practice experience. Reference:
VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-6 Nurse Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office. Physical Requirements:
The population of male and female veterans served ranges from the adult, age 18, to the elderly adult, age 65 and over. This position requires visual acuity, keen hearing, clear distinctive speech, and manual dexterity. This position requires potentially long periods of continued walking, standing, stooping, sitting, bending, pulling, and pushing. Transferring patients and objects may be required up to 50 pounds. Use of ceiling lifts /mobile lifts is required. The incumbent may be exposed to infected patients and contaminated materials and may be required to don protective clothing in isolation situations or operative/invasive procedures. The incumbent may be exposed to patients who are combative secondary to delirium, dementia, or psychiatric disorders. The incumbent must be a mature, flexible, sensible individual capable of working effectively in stressful situations, able to shift priorities based on patient needs. In addition, the incumbent must be emotionally stable and adjust to different types of personalities, demonstrating cheerfulness, compassion, courtesy and concern. He/she must be quick and dependable in taking emergency action as directed and use initiative in preventing accidents.
- Department:
0610 Nurse - Salary Range:
$48,524 to $85,098 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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