Registered Nurse (Virtual Care and Home Telehealth Telework) - Overview LocationsTexarkana, AR; Monroe, LA; Shreveport, LA; Longview, TX Summary 1st area of consideration: Current Overton Brooks Facility Employees 2nd area of consideration: Agency Employees 3rd area of consideration: Other Federal Employees 4th area of consideration: U.S. Citizens The Virtual Care RNs (Community Based Outpatient Clinics) and Home Telehealth Telework RNs are integral members of the Virtual Care Program at Overton Brooks Veteran Affairs Medical Center (VAMC). He/She will place the care and welfare of the Veteran first. Virtual Care RN (Community Based Outpatient Clinics) - 3 Total Vacancies for the following locations: (1) Longview TX, (1) Monroe, LA, (1) Texarkana, AR) Work Schedule: Work Schedule (Virtual Care RN): 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Monday - Friday. Alternate schedules may be necessary to meet the needs of the organization. Home Telehealth RN - 1 Total vacancy for the following location: (1) Shreveport, LA Work Schedule: (Home Telehealth RN) : 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Monday - Friday. This is a telework position. Applicants must meet certain criteria at home to participate. Alternate schedules may be necessary to meet the needs of the organization. Financial Disclosure Report: Not required Duties VIRTUAL CARE RN (COMMUNITY BASED OUTPATIENT CLINICS): The RN duties of these positions include, but are not limited to: Utilizes the nursing process and evidence-based practice to work collaboratively with the Facility Telehealth Coordinator, Supervisors, clinical and administrative staff, Information Technology, BioMed and other services to provide care to patients using various TeleHealth modalities. Acts as a liaison to Providers and staff across all service lines, in developing and providing patient-driven holistic care through various TeleHealth Technologies. Provides leadership, coordination, management, implementation and evaluation of Telehealth programs such as: Clinical Video Telehealth (CVT), CVT to Home, Store & Forward TeleHealth and other programs to be developed that provide care to Veterans using interactive and real-time video conferencing technologies. Promotes an environment that embraces new Telehealth technology, innovations and improvements. HOME TELEHEALTH RN (VIRTUAL CARE): The RN duties of these positions include, but are not limited to: The RN Care Coordinator is a specialized case manager who coordinates care for a panel of patients throughout the continuum of care to assure that care is timely, appropriate, evidenced-based, and cost effective. The RN provides initial and ongoing comprehensive assessment to include a review of systems which establishes a comprehensive plan of care. Triages and assesses all data received from HT patients such as vital signs, reported symptoms and question responses. The Care Coordinator will review all patient responses each work day and contact patients with high risk responses and trends, significant changes in condition or changes in other specific data elements received as clinically appropriate. Identifies and intervenes for potential exacerbations or complications to facilitate timely care in clinic, ER/urgent care, or care in the community. Provides appropriate interventions such as medication management, case management and patient education. Triages incoming calls and concerns of patients/families, resolve those within scope of practice and route others to interdisciplinary team staff or other services as indicated. Relocation expenses are not authorized for this position. Grade and salary for these positions will be determined by the Nurse Professional Standards Board (NPSB). Functional Statement Title/#: Registered Nurse/000000 - $52,102 $104,770 Job Details Application Open Date 3/10/2018 Application Close Date 3/26/2018 Organization Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration Who May Apply None Status None - 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. United States Citizenship Required; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. 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 - 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 - . - Qualifications - 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. - 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. 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. 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: Physical Requirements: Heavy Lifting (45 lbs and over); Moderate Carrying (15-44 pounds); Straight Pulling (up to 2 hours); Pushing (3 hours); Reaching above shoulder; Use of fingers; Both hands required; Walking (up to 8 hours); Standing (up to 8 hours); Kneeling (1 hour); Repeated bending (up to 1 hour); Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously; Depth perception; Ability to distinguish basic colors; Ability to distinguish shades of colors; Hearing (without aid); Near vision correctable at 13" to 16"; and Working closely with others. Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations where patients receive care or who come into contact with VA patients as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, paid and unpaid, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, students, researchers, volunteers, and trainees who work at these facilities. - Benefits - How To Apply - 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 03/26/2018 to receive consideration. - To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire. - Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.