The Case Management Urology Registered Nurse (RN) delivers competent, evidence-based care to assigned patients. Responsibilities include patient management, care coordination, and discharge planning for both inpatient and outpatient settings. The RN assists Veterans, families, and caregivers in accessing the most suitable options and services for their complex healthcare needs, addressing conditions ranging from acute and chronic to multiple, complex, catastrophic, or life-threatening illnesses.
The Case Management Urology RN will assume responsibility for the coordination of care focused on patient education, self-management, and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care. This RN will influence care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team. Core elements of performance include knowledge and active participation in the unit/program level quality improvement process and initiatives as well as customer service programs. Major Duties include but are not limited to: Responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process when providing and/or supervising direct patient care. Providing patient management, care coordination, and discharge/disposition planning for inpatient and outpatient settings. Coordinating care with multiple providers across all levels and sites of care. Addressing psychosocial, as well as nursing and medical needs of patients and their families/caregivers, through participation in interdisciplinary patient care management practice. Evaluating care and outcomes to ensure timely and appropriate provision of services. Demonstrating leadership in delivering and improving holistic care through collaborative strategies with others. Providing peers with informal constructive feedback for improvement. Fostering a safe and supportive environment conducive to the professional development of healthcare professionals. Supporting colleagues through CM knowledge sharing to provide safe, quality nursing care. Sharing educational findings, experiences, and ideas with peers. Questioning clinical practices for the purpose of providing evidence-based care. 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 0730-1600 Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.
Clarissa.Baccam@va.gov 515-699-5693
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