The Registered Nurse, Health Behavior Coordinator works closely with the Health Promotion and Disease Prevention, Coordinator to develop new or adapt existing VHA programs, guide implementation and coordinate evaluation strategies to determine the efficacy of the programs at the Medical Center and CBOC.
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/12831791. 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: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. Physical Requirements: VA Directive and Handbook 5019 and local Registered Nurse physical standards.
The Health Behavior Coordinator (HBC) is an indirect care provider whose scope of practice includes providing training and education in the outpatient setting. The HBC is responsible for the following list of responsibilities. This list is not inclusive of all duties and responsibilities required of the HBC. Serves as a resource to facility stakeholders for issues related to health behavior coaching. Assists in policy, program development and resource allocation to support HBC services for Veterans. Identifies opportunities for improvement, and for disseminating and sustaining best practices. Engages in strategic planning for the HBC program to support goals aligned with facility, VISN, and national goals. Participates on all national, VISN and local committees. Participates in program development and implementation and monitoring of HBC programs. Promotes and utilizes evidence-based guidelines at all stages of program development and implementation. Contributes to systems improvement projects regarding HBC programs and services. Provides effective management of resources allocated by the facility to HBC programs and services. Provides professional advice and consultation in areas related to health behavior change and patient-centered communication, including MI and health coaching. Assists with development or modification of the service delivery processes to support the successful implementation of HBC programs and services. Plans, develops, adapts and implements efficacy of health behavior interventions to address health risk behaviors for weight loss and management, tobacco cessation, self-management, physical activity, eating wisely, stress management and limiting alcohol use. Serves as the Tobacco Cessation Clinician, which supports and contributes to existing tobacco use programs and evaluates program. Assists all services and departments in developing, implementing, and evaluating HBC programs and services. Consults with other medical center staff on issues related to the function of health behavior assessment and interventions to promote health and prevent disease and may provide education to the medical center. Collaborates with primary care and all clinical and administrative services as needed to ensure that HBC programs and services are provided to Veterans at the facility. Collaborates with mental health and social work as needed to ensure that HBC programs and services are provided to Veterans at the facility. Establishes effective working relationships with other facility staff responsible for related programs and services. Participates in the interdisciplinary HPDP Committee and as the MI POC. Serves as liaison to the VISN, National Center for Health Promotion & Disease Prevention (NCP), and VACO program offices in matters related to HBC. Establishes relationships with external stakeholders and agencies (Veterans Service Organizations, community agencies, etc.) to enhance and support HPDP programs and services. Establishes local partnerships with external stakeholders and agencies to enhance and support healthy lifestyle behaviors among Veterans. Assists in dissemination of Clinical Practice Guidelines to clinicians. Ensures that essential information is provided to clinical and administrative staff to support and enhance their involvement in and delivery of local HBC programs, services and activities. Provides education to PACT staff on integration of HBC strategies into care of Veterans. Provides education to Veterans on concepts of HBC directed at self-management of health. Utilizes a variety of modalities to support and promote information about healthy living to Veterans. 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 thru Friday, 0800-1630 Compressed/Flexible: Not Available Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized