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Registered Nurse Care Manager
Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
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| The Registered Nurse Care Manager (RNCM) is responsible for organizing and directing team members to achieve desirable patient outcomes through day-to-day and/ or telephonic case management. The RNCM functions in the Primary Care Clinic which utilizes a Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) model. The RNCM uses the nursing process and evidence-based practice to collaborate with the Core Team in developing the patient-driven care plan. Responsibilities include but limited to: Demonstrates clinical knowledge in assessing, planning, implementing documenting and evaluating care for a designated group of patients across the continuum of care Coordinates an interdisciplinary approach to assure physical, psycho-social, and environmental needs and resource delivery to achieve patient goals. Assists with the development, assessment, and monitoring/ evaluation of comprehensive plans of care to ensure efficient, effective, and coordinated care in meeting and promoting standards of wellness. Provides care, respecting patient's personal values, cultural and belief systems, Assists with navigation of health systems and intervenes or refers as needed to facilitate the achievement of patient outcomes, Utilizes problem-solving methodologies and advances clinical knowledge to resolve system and/or processes that impact patient care. Maintains current knowledge of multidisciplinary resources, programs and services, referring patients for community resources as appropriate. Collaborates with patients to assess and identify needs, issues, care goals and resources in critical factors for achieving desired outcomes for discharge, post hospital recovery and health maintenance/wellness. Triage and apply a collaborative team approach in identifying, analyzing and resolving patient care problems. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday with occasional Saturday, rotating 8 hour shifts during business hours (7:30am-5:30pm - e.g. 8:30a,-5pm), to be determined at time of hire Financial Disclosure Report: Not required Pay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases. Paid Time Off: Annual leave at the rate of eight (8) hours per biweekly pay period; Sick leave at the rate of four (4) hours per biweekly pay period; 10 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. Recruitment Incentive/Relocation Incentive is not authorized for this position. EDRP is not authorized for this position.
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