Interventional and Specialty Care Coordinator (Pain clinic)

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; Bay Pines (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Federal benefits

Federal retirement

Relocation incentives

Weekday schedule

Job summary

The Veterans Health Administration in Florida is seeking an experienced Interventional and Specialty Care Coordinator RN to provide patient management, care coordination, and discharge planning for inpatient and outpatient settings.

You will collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to deliver education, optimize outcomes, administer medications, and ensure timely access to services for Veterans. Monday–Friday schedule, not eligible for telework, with competitive federal benefits.

Qualifications

• English language proficiency is required.
• Eligible for RN licensure in a U.S. state.
• Graduate of a nursing program approved by ACEN/CCNE.
• Bridge program in nursing may allow RN licensure before completion.
• State license obtained upon graduation and temporary appointment process.
• Foreign nursing education requires degree equivalency validation.
• Current, full, active, unrestricted RN license in the U.S.
• GNT exception: temporary appointment while pursuing licensure.

Responsibilities

• Care coordination for inpatient and outpatient Veterans care.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team for planning and discharge.
• Administer medications and monitor patient responses.
• Review labs and imaging orders and provide information to providers.
• Engage in shared governance and quality improvement efforts.
• Educate patients and families to support self-management and outcomes.

Skills

Care coordination

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Nursing leadership

Patient education

Quality improvement

Education

ACEN/CCNE accredited nursing program

Current RN license in the United States

Florida licensure eligibility

BSN preferred

Job description

Summary

Delivers fundamental knowledge-based care to assigned clients while developing technical skills. Assesses - plans - implements - and evaluates care based on age-specific components. Assumes responsibility for the coordination of care focused on patient education - self management - and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care. Administers medications and procedures per established policies and guidelines. Influences outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

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/13076299
• 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
• Preferred Experience: BSN 3 years RN experience 2 years of care coordination experience Pain Management experience ANCC/National Certification in Pain Management - High-Risk Pain - Case Management Outpatient Specialty Clinic Experience (2+ years) - Experience in sterile field & instrumentation setup for Minor procedures - Strong assessment - triage & care coordination experience - Strong technology and communication skills/experience: face-to-face - written - telephonic - secure email - and virtual (video)
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical Requirements: This position includes a level of physicality normally associated with direct patient care duties performed by nurses as potentially long periods of continued walking - standing - sitting - stooping - moderate lifting - or kneeling
• Examples may include but are not limited to: Reaching - crouching - stooping - stretching Assisting patients and moving equipment - repeated bending - pushing - and/or pulling
• Significant amounts of time standing while assisting assigned patients
• Utilization of safe patient handing and mobility protocols
• Visual acuity and keen hearing Manual dexterity Possible exposure to infected patients and contaminated materials and may be required to do personal protective clothing in isolation situations
• Operative/invasive procedures Exposure to patients who are combative secondary to delirium - dementia - or mental health disorders
• Employee must complete employee health requirements as directed.

Duties

• Duties and responsibilities of the Interventional and Specialty Care Coordinator include - but are not limited to: Care Coordinator Registered Nurse (RN) provides patient management - care coordination - and discharge/disposition planning for inpatient and outpatient settings
• The Care Coordinator assists Veterans - family members - and caregivers with receiving the most appropriate options and services to meet their complex health care needs
• This includes - but is not limited to - acute - chronic - multiple - complex - catastrophic - or life-threatening illnesses
• combat stress - residuals of traumatic brain injury
• community adjustment
• addictions and other health problems
• Coordinates care with multiple providers across all levels and sites of care
• Coordination also includes assuring services interface within the Veterans Affairs (VA) and community programs to provide continuity of care to patients
• The Care Coordinator addresses psychosocial - as well as nursing and medical needs of patients and their families/caregivers - through participation with the interdisciplinary care team
• Coordinates and expedites care from diagnosis to treatment
• Analyzes and manages laboratory and radiology results and provides information to the providers
• Utilizes databases to provide population management to track patient care through all episodes of care
• Evaluates care and outcomes to ensure timely and appropriate provision of services
• Advocates for holistic care through patient/family education and provider interaction and implements an educational plan to meet the patient care needs
• Administer medications and treatments according to policy
• Monitor patient responses and promptly report changes
• Provide competent - evidence based care to patients
• Coordinates care with multiple providers across all levels and sites of care
• Medical device equipment uploads to patient charts if applicable
• Analyzes and manages laboratory and radiology results and provides information to the providers
• Utilizes databases to provide population management to track patient care through all episodes of care
• Review scrubbing/charts and verify medication - lab and imaging orders
• Conduct preliminary diagnostic workups
• Ensure completion of required tests (e.g. - chest X-rays - EKGs - labs) prior to appointments
• Medical Device Equipment Uploads to Patient Charts if applicable
• Complete Goals of Care with patient/family.Collaboration with Community Care and social Services
• Referrals to appropriate services within scope of practice(Dietician - Whole Health etc..) Participate in educational events and complete required courses by deadlines
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Nurse Manager or designee
• Follow standard workflows and perform functions within scope of practice as assigned
• Engage in care coordination activities to improve efficiency and patient outcomes - including: Enhanced patient satisfaction and education Reduced complications and readmissions Lower fall risk Improved medication adherence Optimal symptom management Decrease Community Care Outsource Responsible for participating within unit based and/or organizational level Shared Governance councils - utilizing clinical expertise - evidence-based practice - and knowledge to assist with finding solutions to problems or issues to improve the quality care provided to our veterans
• 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 - 4:00pm
• Telework: Not eligible for Telework
• Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Authorized to highly qualified and eligible new federal appointees or former federal employees with at least a 90-day break in service
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized