*** Recruitment incentive may be authorized for eligible, highly qualified candidates! *** The CSP Registered Nurse (RN) Clinical Assessor executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership, experience, and creative approaches to the management of complex patient care. Provides care and counseling of persons in the promotion and maintenance of health and prevention of illness and injury based upon the nursing process.
The CSP Registered Nurse (RN) Clinical Assessor is responsible for knowledge of eligibility criteria for the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC), day-to-day operation of the Caregiver Support Program (CSP), and all reporting requirements within the assigned Veterans Integrated Systems Network (VISN). The CSP includes the PCAFC and the Program of General Caregiver Support Services (PGCSS) within the Veterans Health Administration (VHA).
Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates care based on age-specific components. Responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process when providing direct patient care. 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. Additional duties include, but are not limited to: Conducts home visits to caregivers and Veterans approved in the program and provides assessments at Veterans Affairs (VA) facilities, via phone and telehealth.
Provides referrals and/or consults to VA and community based social services. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team for case review with high inter-rater reliability, efficiency, and objectivity as top priorities. Demonstrates knowledge and ability to apply principles of the CSP and CEAT practice.
Applies the nursing process and care coordination principles within a collaborative, interdisciplinary practice setting, which will then enable effective application of CSP practices and principles. Evaluates, systematically, current practice and formulates outcomes for groups of patients and/or organizational processes within area of expertise. Supports colleagues and other nurses through knowledge sharing to provide safe, quality nursing care.
Fosters a safe and supportive environment conducive to the professional development of health care professionals. Evaluates outcomes of evidence-based decisions and practice changes for individuals, groups, and populations. Coordinates within the CSP to develop and implement strategies for performance improvement and enhancement of the program.
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: Monday - Friday, 8am - 4:30pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Recruitment incentive may be authorized for eligible, highly qualified candidates. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
alexus.butler@va.gov · 304-579-0124
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $83936 – $147915/yr.
Applications close on 2026-10-06.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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