***Either a Social Worker or Nurse will be selected for this vacancy***

Duties

The Federal Recovery Consultant executes leadership characterized by substantial and continuous responsibility and accountability for integrated programs that cross services and/or discipline lines and influence organizational mission and health care regarding the development and implementation of initiatives, policies, and resources required for patient centered care delivery. The FRC addresses critical healthcare issues by working collaboratively with stakeholders within VA, Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Veterans Benefit Administration (VBA), Department of Defense (DoD), all military services, congressional offices, state, and local government officials, as well as not-for-profit organizations. The FRC improves effectiveness and efficiency in the delivery of healthcare, services, and benefits through optimal use of available resources and technology for Service members, Veterans, and their families/caregivers Executing national level leadership. FRC Clients are severely wounded, ill or injured (WII) Service members, or Veterans with complex care coordination needs, and their families/caregivers. Serving in the role of Joint Recovery Consultant as defined in the DoD/VA MOU for Complex Care Coordination dated July 29, 2014. Utilizing the nursing process to develop strategic plans and interdisciplinary health care initiatives to meet the needs of national health care networks while emphasizing patient centered care across the health care continuum. Focused areas of responsibility include assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation of healthcare delivery for WII Service members and Veterans receiving care in Military Treatment Facilities, VA Medical Centers, and/or community hospitals, and providing recommendations to the Director regarding complex care coordination requirements. Consulting and collaborating with stakeholders in VA, VHA, VBA, DoD, private sector, professional organizations, congressional offices, consumer groups to address national level complex healthcare delivery and nursing practice issues. Analyzing issues and implementing national strategies to support the mission and strategic goals of stakeholders and facilitating action plans related to national VA, VHA, VBA, and DoD strategic goals. Providing enterprise-level consultation and assistance to Lead Coordinators (LC) and Care Management Teams in DoD and VA navigating care for Service members, Veterans, and their families/caregivers. Providing nursing expertise serving as consultant for VA and DoD LCs, military liaisons, members of the military's wounded warrior programs, Recovery Care Coordinators, TRICARE beneficiary counseling and assistance coordinators, VA vocational and rehabilitation counselors, VA Liaisons, VA specialty case managers, Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), VBA Benefits counselors, and others. Possessing nursing expertise in recovery care planning and serving as a consultant for Lead Coordinators in the development of the Interagency Comprehensive Plan (ICP). Ensures Service members, Veterans and their families/caregivers have access to appropriate clinical and non-clinical healthcare, services, and benefits. These services include but are not limited to, access to necessary medical care, rehabilitation, education benefits, employment and training programs, and disability benefits. Overseeing a small subset of the complex care coordination population requiring high-intensity management and providing a channel of communication for field level staff to assist Veteran Integrated Service Network (VISN), VHA Central Office leadership, and assigned military headquarters leadership in identifying, validating, and implementing improvements for care and benefits coordination and processes. Maintaining effective collaboration and communication with various stakeholders within VA, VHA, VBA, DoD, Military services, federal, state, and local government officials, and not-for-profit organizations. 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, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Telework: Available, in accordance with office policy Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Requirements

Qualifications

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. 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 master's level bridge program in nursing who have completed coursework equivalent to a bachelor's 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). 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.) NOTE: Grandfathering Provision - 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. The following Scope, Education and Dimension criteria must be met to qualify for Nurse IV: Scope: Executes leadership that is characterized by substantial and continuous responsibility and accountability for population groups or integrated programs that cross service and/or discipline lines and influence organizational mission and health care. Education: Master's degree in Nursing (MSN) and 4 years of professional nursing experience, one of which is specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse III and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse IV; OR Master's degree in a *related field with a BSN and 4 years of professional nursing experience, one of which is specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse III and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse IV; OR a Doctoral degree in nursing and 3 years of professional nursing experience, one of which is specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse III and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse IV; OR a Doctoral degree in a *related field with a BSN and 3 years of professional nursing experience, one of which is specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse III and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse IV. *Note: Foreign education programs/degrees are not creditable as related degrees. Dimensions: Leadership. Leads health care delivery by leveraging evidence-based practices, industry-leading research, and innovative care models. Drives a shared vision and successfully leads change to improve performance and attain measurable outcomes at the program or service level. Business Acumen. Transforms health care by implementing new processes, technology, informatics, and data analytics using business models and fundamental concepts of resource management at the program or service level. Inspiring an Industry-Leading Culture. Employs an industry leading, shared decision-making culture. Cultivates a diverse and inclusive workforce that serves Veterans, families and caregivers of all backgrounds and builds trust, cultural competencies and catalyzes dynamic teams at the program or service level. Communication and Relationship Management. Directs the effective use of relationship management principles to achieve positive customer service experiences that are consistent with professional organizational values, beliefs and practices at the program or services level. Professional and Social Responsibility. Operationalizes a culture of holistic care, health advocacy and health equity. Applies ethical principles in decision-making at the program or service level. Advances nursing knowledge through health science research and the translation and dissemination of evidence into practice to maximize the value to Veterans and the community. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. Physical Requirements: Work is primarily sedentary. Travel may be required.

Education

IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application.

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 VHA Servicing Human Resources Office - 1 2402 Wildwood Ave Suite 301 Sherwood, AR 72120 US
• Name: VHA National Recruitment Center
• Phone: (844)456-5208
• Email: [email protected]