VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System (VAGLAHS) is seeking to hire experienced Registered Nurses to work in our Inpatient Case Management/Utilization Management (UM) Program. Incumbents are expected to assess complex patients, formulate discharge planning independently and collaboratively. Responsible for focused studies of utilization pattern/consultant for facility regarding UM issues; providing coverage as assigned, also working in the Emergency Department performing UM.

Duties

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards Job duties include, but are not limited to, the following: Performs unit based inpatient case management duties, with the ability to perform RN case management assessments, discharge planning, formulating safe plans of care and anticipating patient care needs. Demonstrates ability to perform a wide range of Utilization Management/Quality Management/Performance Improvement (UM/QM/PI) activities that impact patient care and organizational outcomes. Reviews, analyzes and applies existing internal and external regulatory standards, and Professional Organization Guidelines. Develops measurement tools and pulls reports, which assist in efficient and accurate data collection. Uses a systematic approach to gather and evaluate data and patterns of utilization regarding quality of care issues to improve outcomes consistent with the organization's goals and objectives. Performs chart reviews, focused studies as assigned, duties in an independent manner with little or no direct supervision. Serves as a consultant on Utilization Management and Performance Improvement Initiatives. Assists with the organization's meeting of Utilization Management performance measures, by providing management, with educational sessions as needed, collecting data for focused evaluations and process improvement teams, preparing data analysis and reports for assigned committees at least quarterly. Performs at least two Utilization Management in-services/workshops annually, arranging for and conducting in-service education to physician staff regarding content of the educational sessions. Triage patient care to a level of clinical appropriateness based on InterQual. Researches, interprets, identifies, develops and presents formal and informal educational programs for health professionals and support services that include (New Employee Orientation, Nursing Orientation, Resident Orientation etc.) regarding UM. Establishes effective collegial relationships with appropriate professional organizations in the larger health care community on a local, state and national basis. Demonstrates thorough knowledge of InterQual criteria and their application. Collaborates with the Interdisciplinary Team and Hospitalist (PUMA). Collaborates admissions as an admission screening nurse. Able to verbalize process of admission. Demonstrates proficiency in the National Utilization Management Integration (NUMI) web-based application and Bed Management Solution (BMS) web-based tool for tracking bed availability, patient movement and flow management. Responsible for reviewing all inpatient cases after admission, conducting continued stay reviews 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: 7:00am-3:30p variable tours/shifts, including weekends and holidays Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required Duty Location: 11301 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90073

Requirements

Qualifications

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 11/30/2023. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate State-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). In cases of graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing, possession of current, full, active and unrestricted registration will meet the requirement of graduation from an approved school of professional nursing. OR The completion of coursework equivalent to a nursing degree in a MSN Bridge Program that qualifies for professional nursing registration constitutes the completion of an approved course of study of professional nursing. Students should submit the certificate of professional nursing to sit for the NCLEX to the VA along with a copy of the MSN transcript. (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. 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. Preferred Experience: BSN and/or MSN preferred Utilization Management experience preferred Inpatient case management experience preferred Minimum of 5 years of successful nursing practice, encompassing education, administration, leadership and Quality Management Performance Improvement (QM/PI) experience preferred. Basic computer literacy proficiency with the use of Microsoft Office programs or comparable word processing, spreadsheet and graphic software and the ability to learn new programs specific to the VA preferred. Ability to work variable and flexible tours to meet program demands Demonstrated ability to accurately implement VA GLA policies, regulations, standards of care and standards of practice preferred. Demonstrated ability to review patient clinical records and extract needed information in order to assess appropriate non-VA care options preferred. Proven ability to facilitate group problem solving preferred. Proven ability to utilize sound judgment in making patient transfer decisions preferred. Ability to lead and effectively direct staff within program unit/team/group preferred. Excellent organizational, communication, writing, and time management skills preferred. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with multiple service lines and disciplines preferred. Grade Determinations: The following criteria must be met in determining the grade assignment of candidates, and if appropriate, the level within a grade: Nurse I Level I - An Associate Degree (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing, with no additional nursing practice/experience required. Nurse I Level II - An ADN or Diploma in Nursing and approximately 1 year of nursing practice/experience; OR an ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a bachelor's degree in a related field with no additional nursing practice/experience; OR a Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) with no additional nursing practice/experience. Nurse I Level III - An ADN or Diploma in Nursing and approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience; OR an ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a Bachelor's degree in a related field and approximately 1-2 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a BSN with approximately 1-2 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a Master's degree in nursing (MSN) or related field with a BSN and no additional nursing practice/experience. Nurse II - A BSN with approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience; OR ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a Bachelor's degree in a related field and approximately 2-3 year's of nursing practice/experience; OR a Master's degree in nursing or related field with a BSN and approximately 1-2 year's of nursing practice/experience; OR a Doctoral degree in nursing or meets basic requirements for appointment and has doctoral degree in a related field with no additional nursing practice/experience required. Nurse III - Master's degree in nursing or related field with BSN and approximately 2-3 year's of nursing practice/experience; OR a Doctoral degree and approximately 2-3 year's of nursing practice/experience. For foreign education equivalency the only certifying body the VA recognizes is CGFNS and its' subsidiary, International Consultants of Delaware (ICD). Without certification of BSN-equivalency, the VA can only consider the degree at the associates level and pay will be determined accordingly. Reference: VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-6 Nurse Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office. Physical Requirements: Heavy lifting (45 lbs and over); Heavy carrying (45 lbs and over); Straight pulling and pushing; reaching above shoulder; use of fingers; both hands required; walking and standing up to 8 hours; repeated bending; Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously; hearing aid permitted. All registered nurses with less than 12-months of RN experience upon entry on duty (EOD) date, will complete a 12-month nurse residency program. The RN Transition-to-Practice (RNTTP) Residency Program complies with VHA Directive 1077. See https://www.va.gov/NURSING/workforce/RNTTP.asp for details.

Education

IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.

IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. 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.

Contacts

• Address Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System 11301 Wilshire Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90073 US
• Name: Patricia Berry
• Phone: 505-265-1711 X6230
• Email: [email protected]