Ambulatory Care RN | Clinic Operations Leader

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Quincy (IL); On-site; USD 69,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

The Iowa City VA Health Care System is recruiting for an Ambulatory Care Clinical Coordinator - Registered Nurse (RN) for the Quincy VA Outpatient Clinic. The Clinical Coordinator is responsible for leading day-to-day ambulatory care operations and ensuring safe, patient-centered care for Veterans.

The role emphasizes collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, staff supervision, and ongoing quality improvement to align with VHA goals and the Whole Health System of care.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted RN license in any US state or territory.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and oversight for the day-to-day operations of the ambulatory care site, ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality, patient-centered care.
• Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care delivery using age-specific and evidence-based practices.
• Coordinates patient care across the continuum of care, emphasizing patient education, self-management, health promotion, and customer satisfaction.
• Manages clinic resources, including staffing, space utilization, equipment, and workflow processes to optimize efficiency and effectiveness.
• Conducts program evaluations, analyzes clinic operations, and implements quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and service delivery.
• Ensures compliance with accreditation standards, performance measures, and regulatory requirements, including those established by The Joint Commission.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, clinical leaders, and administrative staff to improve healthcare delivery and achieve organizational goals.
• Supervises nursing and allied health staff, providing performance management, professional development, and operational guidance.
• Provides staff education and training, including new employee orientation and ongoing competency development.
• Promotes and supports the Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) model, population health initiatives, disease prevention, and wellness promotion activities.

Job description

The Iowa City VA Health Care System is recruiting for an Ambulatory Care Clinical Coordinator - Registered Nurse (RN) for the Quincy VA Outpatient Clinic. The Clinical Coordinator is responsible for leading day-to-day ambulatory care operations and ensuring safe, patient-centered care for Veterans.

The role emphasizes collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, staff supervision, and ongoing quality improvement to align with VHA goals and the Whole Health System of care.