This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application.
Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.
Responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process when providing and/or supervising direct patient care. Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates care based on age specific components. Assumes responsibility for the coordination of care focused on patient education, self-management, and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care. Follows procedures per established policies and guidelines.
Influences care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team. Executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership, experience, and creative approaches to management of complex client care.
The Community Nursing Home (CNH) Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for ensuring that Veteran care management needs are identified and that plans are made to meet these needs through active collaboration with CNH facilities as well as other health professionals within the interdisciplinary team and in the community.
The incumbent will be based at the Western Colorado Health Care System (WCHCS) but will be required to work within the community providing visits for care management for Veterans.
Participates as needed in the discharge planning assessment and implementation of community health services, to include skilled nursing care, hospice, adult day health services, respite services and activities required to successful transition the patient to the appropriate lower level of care setting. Performs follow-up and oversight visits to the Veteran after admission to the CNH to ensure that adequate and safe care is being provided while under VA contract/agreement.
Advocates for holistic care through patient/family education and provider interaction and implements an educational plan to meet the patient care needs. The CNH RN acts as the back up to the CNH Coordinator when required. The Case Management (CM) Registered Nurse (RN) executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership, experience, and creative approaches in providing complex patient management.
Provides patient management, care coordination, and discharge/disposition planning for inpatient and outpatient settings. The CM RN assists Veterans, family members, and caregivers with receiving the most appropriate options and services to meet their complex health care needs.
This includes, but is not limited to, acute, chronic, multiple, complex, catastrophic, or life-threatening illnesses; combat stress, residuals of traumatic brain injury; community adjustment; addictions and other health problems. Coordinates care with multiple providers across all levels and sites of care.
The CM RN addresses psychosocial, as well as nursing and medical needs of patients and their families/caregivers, through participation in interdisciplinary patient care management practice. The CM RN also evaluates care and outcomes to ensure timely and appropriate provision of services. Collaborates in the development, implementation, evaluation, and revision of policies, procedures, and/or guidelines.
Demonstrates performance and leadership that is broad enough to improve the care for a group of patients. Provides peers with formal or informal constructive feedback for improvement. Supports colleagues and other nurses through CM knowledge sharing to provide safe, quality nursing care. Fosters a safe and supportive environment conducive to the professional development of health care professionals.
Evaluates CM outcomes of evidence based decisions and practice changes for individuals, groups, and populations. Responsible for the documented CM outcomes at the program or service level. Program or service level outcomes must be broad and complex and can be demonstrated at any organizational level within a facility.
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards Pay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards Paid Time Off: 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 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 Work Schedule: M-F 0730--1600 or 0800-1630 Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact ???????Jillana.Martinez@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
V19USAJOBS@VA.GOV · 719-227-4600
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $87267 – $150275/yr.
Applications close on 2026-10-04.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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