Registered Nurse; Inpatient Case Management-Intermittent

VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System (VAGLAHS) is seeking to hire an experienced Registered Nurse to work in our Inpatient Case Management Service. Incumbent is expected to function independently - collaboratively - showing leadership and communicating effectively - coordinating care for complex/high risk patients - for a seamless - efficient and safe discharge.

• 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 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)
• OR Individuals attending a master's level bridge program in nursing who have completed coursework equivalent to a bachelor's level degree in Nursing may have opportunity to become registered as a nurse with a state licensing board prior to completion of the bridge program
• Upon achievement of a State license - the individual may be appointed on temporary basis and later converted to a permanent appointment upon successful completion and graduation from the bridge program
• (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 to warrant an appointment as a Nurse who has completed an associated degree/entry level Nursing education program
• Credit for foreign nursing education higher that associate degree/entry level requires a formal degree equivalency validation from a recognized equivalency evaluation accepted by VA such as International Consultants of Delaware (ICD)
• 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
• Graduate Nurse Technician (GNT) Exception:
  Candidates who otherwise meet the basic education requirements - but do not possess the required licensure - may be appointed at the entry step of the grade and level applicable to the completed nursing education as a GNT on a 120-day temporary appointment while actively pursuing licensure (may be extended up to two years on a case-by-case-basis.)
  
  NOTE:
  
  Grandfathering Provision
  - All persons currently employed in VHA in 0610 series and performing the duties as described in the qualification standard on the effective date of the standard (1/29/2024) are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the grade held including positive education and licensure/certification
• Preferred Experience:
  
  BSN and/or MSN preferred Inpatient case management experience preferred Minimum of 5 years of successful nursing practice - encompassing education - administration - leadership and Quality Management Performance Improvement (QM/PI) experience preferred
• Basic computer literacy proficiency with the use of Microsoft Office programs or comparable word processing - spreadsheet and graphic software and the ability to learn new programs specific to the VA preferred
• Ability to work variable and flexible tours to meet program demands Demonstrated ability to accurately implement VA GLA policies - regulations - standards of care and standards of practice preferred
• Demonstrated ability to review patient clinical records and extract needed information in order to assess appropriate non-VA care options preferred
• Proven ability to facilitate group problem solving preferred
• Proven ability to utilize sound judgment in making patient transfer decisions preferred
• Ability to lead and effectively direct staff within program unit/team/group preferred
• Excellent organizational - communication - writing - and time management skills preferred
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with multiple service lines and disciplines preferred
• Grade Determinations:
  The following Scope
  - Education and Dimension criteria must be met in determining the grade assignment of candidates - and if appropriate - the level within a grade
• The Dimension requirements (Practice
  - Veteran/Patient Driven Care
  - Leadership
  -…