Registered Nurse- Healthcare for Homeless Veterans ...

Summary The Registered Nurse (RN) Healthcare for Homeless Veterans (HCHV) Case Manager functions directly to support the activities of the St. Cloud VA Health Care System. The RN is responsible for the planning, integrating, implementing, modifying and evaluating the effectiveness of the Veteran's care. Responsibilities Major duties include but are not limited to: Responsible for providing coverage within all HCHV Programs, which include Grant and Per Diem (GPD), Contract Residential, Housing and Urban Development - Veterans Affairs Supported Housing (HUDVASH), and Veterans Justice Outreach (VJO) programs. Actively participates in outreach activities within the community to identify Veterans who may benefit from participating in HCHV programs. Assists with connecting Veterans to community and VA resources. Actively participates in program planning and development, advising the supervisor of shifting trends with caseloads and identifying the need for and making recommendations on program procedure or policy changes based upon work experiences. Verifies the veteran's status, eligibility for VA medical care, and eligibility of program participation. Responsible for ensuring that homeless veterans are considered as primary participants for program acceptance. Responsible for collecting and submitting HCHV participant data as outlined by NEPEC evaluation procedures. Responsible for providing clinical case management. (Case management is defined as the provision of services by VA clinical staff to homeless veterans and includes all activities to provide appropriate treatment and assist Veterans in achieving housing goals). Coordinate's care including serving as an advocate on behalf of the veterans to ensure comprehensive service delivery and linking and referring veterans to the VA Health Care System, VA Regional Offices and/or community agencies. Complies with criminal conflict of interest laws and Executive Branch Standards of conduct so as to avoid conflicts of interest while serving as the HCHV Hybrid Case Manager. Actively participates in the HCHV Program conference calls and attends training offered by the Homeless Program Office (HPO). Responsible for following local policy and SOPs for the HCHV Programs. This includes following policies and documentation requirements as required for CARF and JC accreditation. Takes responsibility for improving professional skills, participating in planning and executing specific staff development projects, attending seminars and institutes, and participating in training programs of other disciplines as requested. Performs accountability functions: 1) document all contacts with patients/families in the medical charts; 2) completes statistical and other reports in accordance with VA Medical Center and respective professional discipline service policies. 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 8:00am-4:30pm, evenings and weekends may be required. Telework: ADHOC-May be authorized (Employee who Telework on an occasional, episodic, or short-term, and have completed required telework training and telework agreement). This is not a virtual position. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Drivers License Requirement: Unrestricted drivers license is required. Must provide a clean driving record report from the DMV during onboarding. Physical Examination: A driver's physical is required for this 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. Requirements Conditions of Employment 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, driver's 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 examination. Unrestricted drivers license is required. 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

Created: 2025-12-17