Nurse - Community Care Coordinator

SummaryThe LTC Charles S. Kettles VA Medical Center is seeking a Full-Time Registered Nurse (RN) for a Community Care Coordinator position - aligned under the Chief of Staff service.QualificationsBasic Requirements:English Language ProficiencyIn 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 EnglishGraduate 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 programUpon 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 programCredit 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 ColumbiaGraduate 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/certificationGrade 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 gradeThe 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/12956393Grade/Level Scope Education Nurse I - Level I Delivers fundamental - knowledge-based care to assigned clients while developing technical competenciesAn Associate Degree (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing - with no additional professional nursing requiredNurse I - Level II Demonstrates integration of biopsychosocial concepts - cognitive skills and technically competent practice in providing care to clients with basic or complexAn 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 requiredNurse I - Level III Demonstrates proficiency in practice based on conscious and deliberate planningSelf-directed in goal setting for managing complex client situationsAn ADN or Diploma in Nursing AND 2 years of professional nursing experience in which one year is equivalent to Nurse I - Level 2OR a BSN and 1 year of professional nursing experience equivalent to the Nurse I - Level 2OR a Master's degree in nursing (MSN) and no additional professional nursing experienceOR a Master's degree in a *related field with a BSN and no additional professional nursing experienceNurse II Demonstrates leadership in delivering and improving holistic care through collaborative strategies with othersA BSN with 2 years of professional nursing equivalent to Nurse I - Level 3OR an MSN with one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I - Level 3OR a Master's degree in a *related field with a BSN and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I - Level 3OR a Doctoral degree in Nursing with no professional nursing experienceOR a Doctoral degree in a *related field with a BSN with no additional professional nursing experienceNurse III Executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership - experience and creative approaches to management of complex client care beyond the immediate practice settingMSN and 2 years of specialized nursing experience - one of which is equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse IIIOR 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 IIIOR a Doctoral degree in Nursing with and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse IIIOR 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 degreesReference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/Physical Requirements: This position requires visual acuity - keen hearing - clear distinctive speech - and manual dexterityThis position requires potentially long periods of continued walking - standing - stooping - sitting - bending - pulling - and pushingTransferring patients and objects may be requiredMechanical inpatient lifts are providedThe incumbent may be exposed to infected patients and contaminated materials and may be required to don protective clothing in isolation situations - operative/invasive procedures - or home settingsThe incumbent may occasionally be exposed to patients who are combative secondary to delirium - dementia - or psychiatric disordersThe incumbent must be a mature - flexible - sensible individual capable of working effectively in stressful situations - able to shift priorities based on patient needsMust complete annual Employee Health requirements - such as annual TB screening or testing - as a condition of employmentThe incumbent who provides care in home settings or other off-site locations may be required to drive and/or ride in GSA-vehicles.DutiesThe Registered Nurse - Community Care Coordinator works closely with all providers and other healthcare professionals and team members both in internal and external services to assure timely - appropriate and high quality patient careDuties include - but are not limited to: Provides direct staff support as well as oversight to the VA Community Care program in planning - designing - integrating - implementing - modifying - and evaluating the effectiveness of program components and services to improve the quality of patient care and the appropriateness and timeliness of services providedFacilitates and coordinates services between providers of the VAAAHS and non-VA providers in the local community for outpatient and inpatient care that cannot be provided by the VA - or cannot be provided due to accessProcesses consults utilizing clinical judgment - VACC processes - and VA guidelines and resourcesWorks collaboratively with fellow RN coordinators in Community Care along with supportive medical staff to ensure timely care occurred in the communityCare coordination of episodes of care in the community will be done within the guidelines set forth by the office of Community CareFunctions independently within his/her scope of practice and demonstrates decision making capacityApplies the nursing process to systems or processes at the unit/team/service level to improve careDetermines the appropriate delegation of tasks consistent with the nurse's obligation to provide optimal careRecognizes subtle changes in patient's condition and responds timely - choosing the correct interventionsDemonstrates evidence of critical thinking skills in identifying - analyzing - and resolving patient care problemsInitiates and implements an interdisciplinary plan of care using ongoing assessment of patient condition and response to treatmentProvides leadership in establishing goals - evaluating the plan of care - and in discharge planningInitiates referrals to other disciplines and/or services as appropriateAccurately documents in the medical record patient findings - assessments - and care providedEffectively functions as the charge nurse - team leader - or in other leadership role that guides and directs others who provide patient careUses a team approach to identify - analyze - and resolve patient care problems that result in improved patient outcomesPractices with compassion and respect for the inherent dignity - worth - and uniqueness of every individual - unrestricted by considerations of social or economic status - personal attributes - or the nature of health problemsSafeguards patient privacy and maintains confidentiality of all electronic and printed patient information according to HIPAA guidelines - the Privacy Act - and as stated in the Medical Center Memo on ADP SecurityIdentifies potential and actual problems involving resources and/or safetyTakes action to avert or manage the situation in a manner which meets the needs of patients in a safe/therapeutic manner by assessing staffing allocation - equipment supply levels - and directing the flow of patient careConsults with other disciplines for post-discharge careComplies with safety rules and regulations for work practicesAcquires knowledge and skills to maintain expertise in area of practiceParticipates in educational activities to improve clinical knowledge and enhance role performanceParticipates in establishing - maintaining and improving healthcare environments Demonstrates positive effective communication skills and professional behaviors that promote cooperation and teamwork with internal and external customersVA 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 7:30am to 4:00pm Compressed/Flexible: Not Available Telework: Ad-Hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual positionRelocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Available Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized