Registered Nurse (Caregiver Support Program Clinical Assessor)
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San Antonio, TX - USA
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Job Summary
This RN Caregiver Support Program Clinical Assessor is assigned to the Caregiver Support Program. This position is primarily responsible for Assessing the Veterans functional needs including the need for personal care services using standardized assessments - which will assist the Centralized Eligibility and Appeal Teams (CEAT) in determining eligibility. Conducts initial home assessments as part of the application or reassessment process within interdisciplinary team.
The Caregiver Support Program (CSP) Clinical Assessor is responsible for knowing 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).
Duties include but are not limited to:
- 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
- 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
- Applies principles of the CSP CEAT practice nursing process and care coordination principles within a collaborative interdisciplinary practice setting
- Assesses patient care needs to determine the most appropriate level of program participation
- Evaluates systematically current practice and formulates outcomes for groups of patients and/or organizational processes within
area of expertise etc.
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: TBD (Typically M-F 0800-1630 CST)
Telework: Available on an Ad-hoc (as needed) basis
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
EDRP: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards
- U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
- All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
- Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
- Subject to background/security investigation.
- Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements ( Effective May 7 2025 drivers licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
- Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation/examination.
- Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
- You may be required to serve a probationary period.
- Complete all application requirements detailed in the Required Documents section of this announcement.
- Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation/examination. (Driving Requirement)
Physical Requirements: Moderate lifting 15-44 pounds light lifting under 15 pounds moderate carrying 15-44 pounds light carrying under 15 pounds reaching above shoulder use of fingers both hands required walking 6 hours standing 6 hours repeated bending 2-4 hours operation of crane truck tractor or motor vehicle ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously near vision correctable at 13 to 16 to Jaeger 1 to 4 specific visual requirement Far Vision: 20/30 ability to distinguish basic colors hearing (aid may be permitted) emotional and mental stability sit for extended periods performs independently cognitive stability.
Basic Requirements:
- English Language Proficiency: In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7403(f) no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English.
- Education: Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate 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); OR
- Individuals attending a masters level bridge program in nursing who have completed coursework equivalent to a bachelors level degree in Nursing may have opportunity to become registered as a nurse with a state licensing board prior to completion of the bridge program.
- Upon achievement of a State license the individual may be appointed on temporary basis and later converted to a permanent appointment upon successful completion and graduation from the bridge program. (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 to warrant an appointment as a Nurse who has completed an associated degree/entry level Nursing education program.
- Credit for foreign nursing education higher that associate degree/entry level requires a formal degree equivalency validation from a recognized equivalency evaluation accepted by VA such as International Consultants of Delaware (ICD).
- License/Registration: 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. Graduate Nurse Technician (GNT)
- Exception: Candidates who otherwise meet the basic education requirements but do not possess the required licensure may be appointed at the entry step of the grade and level applicable to the completed nursing education as a GNT on a 120-day temporary appointment while actively pursuing licensure (may be extended up to two years on a case-by-case-basis.)
Grandfathering Provision Note - All persons currently employed in VHA in 0610 Series and performing the duties as described in the qualification standard on the effective date of the standard (1/29/2024) are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the grade held including positive education and licensure/certification.
Grade Determinations: The following Scope Education and Dimension criteria must be met in determining the grade assignment of candidates and if appropriate the level within a grade. The Dimension requirements (Practice Veteran/Patient Driven Care Leadership Professional Development and Evidence-Based Practice/Research) are detailed for each grade and level within the online assessment: I Level I
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard please visit
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 or 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:
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
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.
If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.
Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicants criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations Security and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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