Registered Nurse - HUDVASH Case Manager - EDRP Authorized

Department of Veterans Affairs

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.

• The HUDVASH Case Manager works in an intensive case management program for chronically homeless Veterans aimed at providing bio-psychosocial services to Veterans while residing in stable housing through HUD's Section 8 voucher system. The program funding provides rental assistance under a supportive housing program for homeless and combines rental assistance for homeless Veterans with case management/clinical services. The HUDVASH Case Manager (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. Assists Veterans, family members, and caregivers with receiving the most appropriate options and services to meet their complex health care needs. Coordinates care with multiple providers across all levels and sites of care. Addresses psychosocial, as well as nursing and medical needs of patients and their families/caregivers, through participation in interdisciplinary patient care management practice. 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. Evaluates HUDVASH 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. Works closely with Program Manager and the HUD/VASH Treatment Team to provide case management to Veterans in the HUD/VASH program. Performs site visits of HUD/VASH apartments/homes to ensure that Veterans reside in safe environments in compliance with local housing codes. Verifies the Veteran's status, eligibility for VA medical care, and eligibility of program participation. Ensures that chronically homeless Veterans are considered as primary participants for program acceptance. Collects and submits HUD/VASH Program participant data as outlined by NEPEC evaluation procedures. Coordinates care including serving as an advocate on behalf of the Veterans to ensure comprehensive service delivery and linking and referring Veterans to the VA Medical Center, VA Regional Offices and/or community agencies. Works with Program Manager and HUD/VASH Treatment Team to Meet/Exceed HUD/VASH Performance measures that includes issuing vouchers to chronically homeless veterans and maintains 88% of Veterans in caseload housed. Conducts nursing assessments to determine status and needs of medical as well as psychosocial conditions of Veterans and family members. Participates in the treatment planning process with other disciplines to include discharge planning. Provides Veteran psycho educational groups as appropriate and consultation/education to Veterans 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: 0800 - 1630. Tour of Duty is based upon the needs of the service. Driving Requirement: Position requires a current, valid state-issued Driver's license and Government Driver's license. Position requires entering Veteran's homes and accompanying veterans to outings. Travel: The RN is required to travel and may be required to transport patients. At least 70% of time is spent in the community; 75% or less maybe expected to travel. 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 vhaedrpprogramsupport@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized Bargaining Unit Status: This position is part of the bargaining unit.

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