Community Care Nurse Navigator

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Registered Nurse - Community Care Coordinator to implement a streamlined approach for receiving, triaging, and directing timely, coordinated care for veterans. The nurse applies nursing theory with growing self-direction to enhance practice and patient outcomes in a supportive, mission-driven environment.

Qualifications include English proficiency, an approved nursing education program, and an active RN license.

Qualifications

• English proficiency required by 38 U.S.C. 7403(f).
• Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by accrediting agency (ACEN/CCNE) or equivalent bridge program.
• Current, full, active, unrestricted RN license in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Execute streamlined approach to receiving, triaging, and directing timely, coordinated care.
• Apply nursing principles with growing self-direction to individual patient care.
• Demonstrate leadership in care coordination for veterans and their families.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

Nursing degree (ADN/ Diploma)

RN licensure (current, active)

Job description

The US Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Registered Nurse - Community Care Coordinator to implement a streamlined approach for receiving, triaging, and directing timely, coordinated care for veterans. The nurse applies nursing theory with growing self-direction to enhance practice and patient outcomes in a supportive, mission-driven environment.

Qualifications include English proficiency, an approved nursing education program, and an active RN license.