Summary The Fargo VA Health Care System is recruiting for 1 full-time Coordinator for the Tribal Housing and Urban Development

• Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD VASH) program. This vacancy will be filled with either a Social Worker (Program Coordinator)
• Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor (Program Coordinator)
• or a Registered Nurse Coordinator.

Registered Nurses should apply under this announcement.

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

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: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12981891 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

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Note:

Foreign education programs/degrees are not creditable as related degrees

Reference:

For more information on this qualification standard

• please visit https://www.

va.gov/ohrm/

QualificationStandards/ Physical Requirements:

You will be asked to participate in a pre-employment examination or evaluation as part of the pre-employment process for this position Questions about physical demands or environmental factors may be addressed at the time of evaluation or examination. Duties This is an

OPEN CONTINOUS ANNOUNCEMENT

Qualified applications will be referred every two weeks from the opening date of this announcement until the closing date

• or until the position is filled
• whichever is sooner 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 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 Duties of the Registered Nurse

• Tribal

HUD VASH

Urban Coordinator include

• but are not limited to: Serve as a champion and leader for the Tribal

HUD-VASH

Program

• providing ongoing coordination and implementation of program activities in collaboration with Integrated Care Communities and systemwide care teams Provide clinical case management services to Veterans with complex medical
• psychosocial
• and behavioral health needs
• delivering care in person
• by phone
• V-Tel
• or through home telehealth Develop
• implement
• and monitor individualized plans of care
• ensuring high-risk Veterans receive appropriate follow-up
• intensive monitoring
• and seamless transitions between levels of care
• including primary care
• HBPC
• and palliative services Coordinate interdisciplinary care
• collaborating with providers across multiple sites of care to support Veteran housing stability and community reintegration
• using recovery-oriented and Housing First principles Conduct assessments to determine Veterans' ability to live independently
• contributing to eligibility determinations and developing individualized Housing Stability Plans Evaluate patient care outcomes and program processes
• identifying measures that demonstrate program success and using findings to support education
• accountability
• and continuous improvement Demonstrate leadership in evidence-based nursing practice
• sharing knowledge with peers
• providing constructive feedback
• and contributing to a supportive professional environment Perform program development and operational duties
• maintaining compliance with program requirements
• participating in quality improvement initiatives
• and traveling frequently (up to 75%)
• including transporting Veterans when necessary
• in support of program goals

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday

• 7:30 a.m
• 4:00 p.m or 8:00 a.m
• 4:30 p.

m

Telework:

Ad hoc telework available (Employees who Telework on an occasional

• episodic
• or short-term
• and have completed required telework training and telework agreement)

Virtual:

This is not a virtual position

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:

Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized