Local Contract Nurse RN - Case Management
Aurora, CO
Customer Value Partners (CVP)
5x8 hrs
Referral Bonus

CVP is seeking RN Case Manager to join our team in providing our Nation's Veterans with healthcare services as part of the Referral Coordination Team at the Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center in Aurora, CO. This is an on-site position with working hours Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM.

Location: Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center (RMRVAMC), 1700 N. Wheeling Street, Aurora, CO 80045

Duration: 5/1/25- 4/30/26

Pay: $29.98-57.28 (Depending on Experience)

Responsibilities:
Maintain patient/resident confidentiality and a safe patient/resident care environment, including familiarity with requirements such as medication administration, patient/resident/family education, discharge process, restraint usage, hazardous waste disposal, etc., as defined by The Joint Commission and all other VA regulatory bodies (i.e. Long Term Care Institute and Office of Inspector General).
Triage specialty consults for clinical appropriateness and completeness within the National RCI Standards for coordinated care
Communicate with veterans on their healthcare options via phone calls to determine receiving care at VA facility or through community eligible providers
Help veterans make informed decisions on how/when/where to receive specialty care if they are eligible for community care
Provide clinical knowledge to veterans and act as a clinical resource to multidisciplinary staff (MDs, LIPs, SW, HAS, etc.) within VISN19 and outside the VISN
Collaborate with CACs to rebuild/modify consult templates
Serve as a liaison to both internal staff and community care staff during the consult process
Build trusting relationships with specialty providers in clinics where RCI is implemented
Attend twice-weekly team huddles and team training sessions as required
Process individual view alerts in CPRS within seven days of creation
Demonstrate Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect, and Excellence (ICARE) values in all interactions
Provide patient/resident-centered care by performing the following tasks:
Assess the health care needs of the patient/resident and maintain or develop a plan of care to meet interdisciplinary goals
Assess and act on significant changes in the patient’s/resident’s health condition.
Carry out the plan of care by performing/assigning delegated tasks
Collect and document pertinent data into the electronic patient/resident medical record using designated temp plates with no personalized or customized documentation.
Complete nursing assessments within required time frames, and in accordance with policy and procedure
Identify and act on predictable needs of the patient/resident
Meet the health care needs of patient/resident by assessing and assisting the patient/resident to meet expressed needs
Prioritize and complete tasks within the RN’s assigned shift
Update patient/resident care plans
Notify assigned physician of any changes in condition.
Practice the VA core values Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect, and excellence ( ICARE ).
Report incidents of verbal or physical abuse immediately to the Nurse Manager of the unit they are assigned; or designated off-shift nursing leadership.
Coordinate and participate in admission and discharge of patient
Respond and assist in an emergency situation
PPE and Hand Hygiene Compliance
Clear all CPRS clinical alerts daily.

Qualifications:
US Citizenship required to undergo Government sponsored background investigation and credentialing
Applicants are required to have resided in the U.S. for the last 3 years.
Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate State agency and accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
Current, full, active and unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse in at least one state, territory, or commonwealth in the U.S. or the District of Columbia, demonstrated by providing a copy of current licensure and applicable states
Minimum of two (2) years of case management experience within the last three (3) years
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
Strong computer skills and ability to learn VA electronic health record systems
Experience with referral management and care coordination preferred
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Knowledge of medical terminology and clinical documentation standards