Registered Nurse-Caregiver Support Program

The VA Texas Valley Coastal Bend Health Care System is currently recruiting for a Caregiver Support Program Registered Nurse position. PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : - Assists family caregivers with the psychosocial and emotional stressors of caring for an ill, injured, or disabled Veteran, and provides resources linking the caregiver to VA health care and community services. - Evaluates patients across all six counties covered by the VATVCBHCS (VCB). - Completes the Veteran Functional Assessment Instruments (VFAIs) and Home Care Assessments (HCAs) for Veterans and approved Caregivers as part of the CSP application process. VFAIs may be completed face-to-face or via VA Video Connect (VVC). HCAs must be completed in the home. - Completes Wellness Visits for Veterans enrolled in the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) every 120 days, with at least one in the home. Remaining visits may be completed via Telephone or VVC. - Periodically contacts Veterans and Caregivers in the Program of General Caregiver Support Services (PGCSS), based on Veteran/ Caregiver needs. - Assesses patient's and caregiver's progress, caregiver burden, and home care needs at each visit. - Documents visits using National templates for both Veteran and all Caregiver(s) listed. - Assesses, coaches, and supports the caregiver to perform the skills necessary to deal with the Veteran's mental illness needs. - Provides education and in-service training to VCB employees, Veterans, family, and Caregivers in the CSP. - Works directly with the VCB CSP Manager to facilitate caregiver support groups and educational programs. - Demonstrates advanced clinical judgment in assessing, planning, implementing, documenting, and evaluating patient care, including triage and problem resolution. - Collaborates effectively with the interdisciplinary team, patients, and care providers to coordinate safe and appropriate care. - Maintains current knowledge of available programs, services, and community resources, and facilitates referrals as appropriate. - Provides patient and family education on the disease process, treatment options, risks/benefits, and the overall plan of care. - Promotes responsible and efficient use of clinical and organizational resources, including medical supplies and alternative appointment options. - Provides personalized, patient-driven, and evidence-based care by supporting patient goals, promoting self-management, engaging in health promotion and disease prevention education, and utilizing motivational interviewing and population health principles. - Collaborates with the patient and interdisciplinary team to coordinate care, maintain awareness of high-risk behaviors and access needs, and facilitate referrals to social services, home care, and community resources as appropriate. Other duties as assigned. 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; 8:00am-04:30pm Telework: Available Ad Hoc Only Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES : 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

Salaire : $75,849 – $158,316/Per Year | Avantages : http://www.vacareers.va.gov/why-choose-va/benefits/index.asp

OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise "To care for those who have served in our nation's military and for their families, caregivers, and survivors" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate whole health care to Veterans? VA TEXAS VALLEY COASTAL BEND HEALTH CARE SYSTEM The VATVCBHCS is comprised of the Corpus Christi Outpatient Clinic, Corpus Christi Specialty Clinic, Harlingen Outpatient Clinic, Health Care Center at Harlingen, Brownsville Outpatient Clinic, Laredo Outpatient Clinic, McAllen Outpatient Clinic and two Mobile Medical Units. The VATVCBHCS is an innovative and dynamic ambulatory health care system offering core services in Primary Care, Geriatrics and Mental Health as well as Specialty Medicine, Pain Management, Surgical Services, Radiology, Dental, Pharmacy, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Women's Health and Urgent Care. Through the utilization of inpatien