Chicago, Illinois, Summary The Remote Patient Monitoring – Home Health Care Coordinator – Registered Nurse (RN) – is responsible for coordinating and managing remote patient monitoring services for patients in a home setting. This role focuses on improving patient outcomes through telehealth technology – chronic disease management – patient education – and timely clinical interventions. 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 Preferred Experience: Experience in Home Health – Community Health – Home Telehealth – and/or Public Health BSN At least 2 years medical-surgical experience Must have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to work with an interdisciplinary team on assignments Must demonstrate strong communication skills – both orally and in writing 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: Grade/Level Scope Education Nurse I – Level I Delivers fundamental – knowledge-based care to assigned clients while developing technical competencies An Associate Degree (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing – with no additional professional nursing required Nurse I – Level II Demonstrates integration of biopsychosocial concepts – cognitive skills and technically competent practice in providing care to clients with basic or complex An ADN or Diploma in Nursing AND 1 year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I – Level 1 ;OR a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) with no additional professional nursing experience required Nurse I – Level III Demonstrates proficiency in practice based on conscious and deliberate planning Self-directed in goal setting for managing complex client situations An ADN or Diploma in Nursing AND 2 years of professional nursing experience in which one year is equivalent to Nurse I – Level 2 OR a BSN and 1 year of professional nursing experience equivalent to the Nurse I – Level 2 OR a Master’s degree in nursing (MSN) and no additional professional nursing experience OR a Master’s degree in a *related field with a BSN and no additional professional nursing experience Nurse II Demonstrates leadership in delivering and improving holistic care through collaborative strategies with others A BSN with 2 years of professional nursing equivalent to Nurse I – Level 3 OR an MSN with one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I – Level 3 OR a Master’s degree in a *related field with a BSN and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I – Level 3 OR a Doctoral degree in Nursing with no professional nursing experience OR a Doctoral degree in a *related field with a BSN with no additional professional nursing experience Nurse III Executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership – experience and creative approaches to management of complex client care beyond the immediate practice setting MSN and 2 years of specialized nursing experience – one of which is equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III OR a Master’s degree in *related field with BSN and two years of specialized nursing experience – one of which is equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III OR a Doctoral degree in Nursing with and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III OR a Doctoral degree in a *related field with a BSN and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III *Note: Foreign education programs/degrees are not creditable as related degrees Reference: on this qualification standard – please visit Physical Requirements: This position includes a level of physicality normally associated with duties performed by nurses such as direct patient care – and potentially long periods of walking – standing – sitting – moderate lifting – repeated bending – or kneeling Examples may include but are not limited to: – Significant amounts of time standing assisting assigned patients – Utilization of safe patient handling and mobility protocols Duties The Remote Patient Monitoring Home – Telehealth Care Coordinator – Registered Nurse (RN) – performs duties that include but are not limited to the following: Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to monitor patient health data – assess changes in condition – and promote continuity of care while supporting patients in maintaining independence and reducing avoidable hospitalizations Coordinates care for a panel of patients to assure that care is timely – appropriate – of high quality – and cost effective Work is performed using remote patient monitoring equipment Assumes responsibility for the coordination of care focused on patient education – self-management – and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care Responsible for adhering to established policies – standards of care – and standards of practice and demonstrates leadership when providing and improving patient care Ongoing patient monitoring and patient education are fundamental aspects of the RPM-HT program Accurate and timely clinical documentation in the patient’s medical record – using nationally mandated HT note title and templates – is required Documentation in the HT program occurs at several times throughout the continuum of care – including during screening and eligibility – assessment – care – planning – intervention – evaluation – patient education – and transition management Demonstrates integration of biopsychosocial concepts – cognitive skills – and technically competent practice while providing care to clients Assesses – plans – implements – and evaluates care based on age-specific components This position potentially requires flexibility in schedule and assignments VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards Pay: – regular 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 – 7:30am- 4:00pm Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
