The VA Texas Valley Coastal Bend Health Care System is currently recruiting for a Caregiver Support Program Registered Nurse position.
- Assists family caregivers with the psychosocial and emotional stressors of caring for an ill, injured, or disabled Veteran, and provides resources linking the caregiver to VA health care and community services. - Evaluates patients across all six counties covered by the VATVCBHCS (VCB). - Completes the Veteran Functional Assessment Instruments (VFAIs) and Home Care Assessments (HCAs) for Veterans and approved Caregivers as part of the CSP application process.
VFAIs may be completed face-to-face or via VA Video Connect (VVC). HCAs must be completed in the home. - Completes Wellness Visits for Veterans enrolled in the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) every 120 days, with at least one in the home. Remaining visits may be completed via Telephone or VVC. - Periodically contacts Veterans and Caregivers in the Program of General Caregiver Support Services (PGCSS), based on Veteran/ Caregiver needs.
- Assesses patient's and caregiver's progress, caregiver burden, and home care needs at each visit. - Documents visits using National templates for both Veteran and all Caregiver(s) listed. - Assesses, coaches, and supports the caregiver to perform the skills necessary to deal with the Veteran's mental illness needs. - Provides education and in-service training to VCB employees, Veterans, family, and Caregivers in the CSP.
- Works directly with the VCB CSP Manager to facilitate caregiver support groups and educational programs. - Demonstrates advanced clinical judgment in assessing, planning, implementing, documenting, and evaluating patient care, including triage and problem resolution. - Collaborates effectively with the interdisciplinary team, patients, and care providers to coordinate safe and appropriate care.
- Maintains current knowledge of available programs, services, and community resources, and facilitates referrals as appropriate. - Provides patient and family education on the disease process, treatment options, risks/benefits, and the overall plan of care. - Promotes responsible and efficient use of clinical and organizational resources, including medical supplies and alternative appointment options.
- Provides personalized, patient-driven, and evidence-based care by supporting patient goals, promoting self-management, engaging in health promotion and disease prevention education, and utilizing motivational interviewing and population health principles.
- Collaborates with the patient and interdisciplinary team to coordinate care, maintain awareness of high-risk behaviors and access needs, and facilitate referrals to social services, home care, and community resources as appropriate. Other duties as assigned.
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; 8:00am-04:30pm Telework: Available Ad Hoc Only Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
The Associate Degree Nursing (ADN), Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN), or Master of Science degree in Nursing (MSN) must be fully accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or the Commission On Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
Verification of accreditation may be obtained from http://www.acenursing.us/accreditedprograms/programsearch.htm or https://directory.ccnecommunity.org/reports/accprog.asp If your school has changed names, or is no longer in existence, you must provide this information in your application.
If your school was accredited by ACEN or CCNE at the time of graduation, but is no longer listed on the websites, you must provide documentation of accreditation with your application packet. 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. IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $75849 – $158316/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-11-13.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-11-06 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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