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The incumbent is assigned to the Nursing and Patient Care Service as a RN Case Manager within the VAMC Boise system. The RN functioning in the role of Case Manager is responsible for managing care across the health care continuum for a select group of clients. Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. 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. English Language Proficiency. In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), 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 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. Preferred Experience: Nurses in case management provide care coordination and management for patients who meet one or more of the following criteria: a. Require home health or hospice services. b. Require the services of multiple disciplines or facilities. A key aspect of the role will be discharge planning, assessment and implementation of services, and coordination of supplies and activities required to successfully transition the patient to the appropriate non-acute care setting. 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. 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: Moderate lifting, 15-44 pounds; Heavy carrying, 45 pounds and over; Straight pulling (2 hours); Pushing ( 2 hours); Reaching above shoulder; Use of fingers; Both hands required; Walking ( 2 hours); Standing ( 2 hours); Crawling (2 hours); Kneeling (2 hours); Repeated bending ( 2 hours); Climbing, legs only (2 hours); Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordinating simultaneously; Near vision correctable at 13" to 16" to Jaeger 1 to 4; Far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other; Depth perception; Ability to distinguish basic and shades of colors; Hearing (aid may be permitted). Environmental factors: Constant noise; Dust; Solvents (degreasing agents); Slippery or uneven surfaces; Working around moving objects or vehicles; Working with hands in water; Vibration; Working closely with others; Working alone; Protracted or irregular hours of work. ["VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards The incumbent provides professional assessment, coordination, telephone triage and planning of multiple health care services; acts on behalf of the veteran to assure that necessary clinical services are received and that progress is being made. The RN Case Manager is responsible to facilitate communication and collaboration between all members of the healthcare team involving the patient and family in the decision-making process; to minimize fragmentation of healthcare delivery; to optimize quality of patient and family outcomes in a cost-effective manner. The incumbent works effectively with all levels of staff, to include collaborative efforts with other health professionals providing ongoing case management services. Inpatient: A key aspect of the role will be discharge planning assessment and implementation of home health services, supplies, and activities required to successful transition the patient to the appropriate non-acute care setting. Outpatient: Collaborates with the PACT team (patient, provider, nurse, clinical associate, and MSA) and larger Team (family/caregiver, internal and community-based services involved in providing care to the patient). Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30 am - 4:00 pm\nTelework: Available\nVirtual: This is not a virtual position.\nFinancial Disclosure Report: Not required"]