Referral Coordination Team Registered Nurse

Veterans Health Administration

Columbia (SC)

On-site

USD 80,000 - 145,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid Time Off: 50 days per year

Federal pension and 401K

Federal health/vision/dental/long-term

Job summary

The Veterans Health Administration is seeking a Referral Coordination Team Registered Nurse in Columbia, SC. You will serve as liaison to internal and community providers and manage Veteran care throughout the consult process.

You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate age-appropriate care, coordinate education and self-management, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to improve access and timely referrals to community or VA care.

Qualifications

Must have active RN license in any US state or territory.
Experience coordinating care across VA and community providers.
Strong ability to educate patients and coordinate self-management.

Responsibilities

Triages referrals and discusses viable care options.
Coordinates care across VA and community providers.
Educates Veterans on care options and self-management.
Facilitates scheduling and access to timely care.

Skills

Nursing care coordination

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient education

Triage skills

Scheduling

Education

RN license

Job description

Referral Coordination Team Registered Nurse

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The Referral Coordination Team Registered Nurse serves as a liaison to both internal and community providers and is responsible for managing the care of the Veteran throughout the consult process.

Key Responsibilities

Duties include but are not limited to: 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 or customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care. Influences care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team.

Responsible for executing a streamlined approach to receiving , triaging, and directing timely, coordinated care. Utilizes nursing knowledge and system theory to assess, organize, facilitate, and guide Veterans through their full range of care options including internal/direct care in Veterans Affairs ( VA) and care in the community.

Responsible for triaging incoming referrals, discussing available care options, provide scheduling guidance, and being a resource within the service. Supports the medical center's mission to improve timely access to care, empower Veterans to make more informed care decisions and ensure eligible Veterans who want to receive care in the community are referred and scheduled into the community.

VA 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 through Friday 7:30am- 4:00pm.

Work schedule subject to change based on agency needs. Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $80126 – $145031/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-16.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.