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This Registered Nurse Telehealth Care Coordinator has the potential for telework and is located at the Wilkes-Barre, PA, VA Medical Center, Wilkes-Barre, PA.
Learn more about this agency05/03/2019 to 05/24/2019
$49,955 - $93,334 per year
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1 vacancy in the following location:
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Not required
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Permanent
Full-Time
Excepted
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DE-10494148-19-BN-BU
532635500
The Care Coordinator is a professional who coordinates care for a panel of Patients throughout the continuum of care to assure that care is timely, appropriate, of high quality and works closely with the Primary care provider (or providers) and other healthcare professionals and team members, other clinics, internal or external services and community agencies. He/She provides professional assessment, coordination 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. In addition, the Care Coordinator provides ongoing evaluation of care management services. Care Coordinator demonstrates responsibility in making decisions in regard to the growth and development of the Care Coordination Home Telehealth program. Provides initial and ongoing assessment of patients to identify needs issues, care goals and appropriate resources necessary for care management. Provides leadership in application of the nursing process and identifies resources and critical factors for achieving desired outcomes for discharge, post hospitalization recovery and health maintenance/improvement. Sets clinical care goals, short and long term, in collaboration with patient, provider(s), and family members. Functions as a systems coordinator for the plan of care; monitors progress through the expected hospital course and intervenes as appropriate to facilitate achieving patient outcomes within anticipated timeframes. Coordinates care and discharge planning with the patient's primary care provider and team. Collaborates with patient and care providers in any and all settings where care is being provided to evaluate and update changes in the therapeutic plan of care and patient management. Recognizes complex situations that impact patient care and intervenes, using sound judgment, professional attitude and appropriate channels. Recognizes impact of age-specific care needs and incorporates this into the assessment process. Also, incorporates these age-specific needs into care as reflected by modification of treatment plans. Maintains a working Knowledge of resources available in the community. Appropriately documents own interventions and oversee appropriate health team documentation of patient care. Assesses patients for use of appropriate telehealth devices, follows procedures for ordering through Prosthetics Service, documents installation and education in computerized patient record. Conducts self in a professional manner in many clinical and administrative settings. Provides leadership to the interdisciplinary team in identification and addressing of ethical issues surrounding care management and professional practice. Participates in ethics consultations in clinical settings across the continuum. Serves as an advocate by assisting patients and families in developing skills for self-advocacy. Facilitates autonomous decision-making by patients. Serves as a resource to patients, families, and other staff on ethical issues arise. Seeks support for resolving ethical issues. Maintains professional boundaries (i.e. staff-patient, staff-family, and/or staff-staff). Demonstrates awareness of professional ethical codes and of policies regarding ethical issues. Reports illegal, incompetent, unethical, or impaired practices. Provides Leadership in the delivery of patient centered care, respecting and upholding patient/family values and belief systems. Role models a commitment to self-care and health promotion. Advocates fiscal responsibility in the management of patient care through effective utilization of resources. Demonstrates effective program resource management skills (including documenting and reporting.
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.
Annual leave shall accrue for full-time Nurses, and Nurse Anesthetists at the rate of 8 hours for each full biweekly pay period.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.
Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.
If you are unable to apply online view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your application, résumé, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.
NOTE: Candidate's education and length of nursing practice (experience) will be considered by a Nurse Professional Standards Board in determining the grade and salary of the applicant selected. The recommended salary may be at any point in the range listed for this vacancy.
Experience as an RN will be evaluated to determine if the experience is of an acceptable level of quality with regard to the following four dimensions of nursing: Practice, Professional Development, Collaboration and Scientific Inquiry. Each dimension of practice has criteria that demonstrate essential core competencies for VHA Nursing Personnel.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
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 05/24/2019 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10494148.
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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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/532635500. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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