Registered Nurse- Community Care Coordinator

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Iowa City (IA); Presencial; USD 70 000 - 100 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Community Care Coordinator RN to streamline reception, triage, and directing veterans to timely, coordinated care across VA and community options.

This temporary intermittent appointment supports leadership in care coordination and uses nursing knowledge to guide veterans through internal and community pathways, ensuring continuity and high-quality outcomes.

Qualificações

• Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by accrediting agencies (ACEN/CCNE)
• Current full active nursing license in U.S. state or territory
• May include bridge program requirements and temporary appointment path
• Foreign nursing graduates require credential evaluation and licensure

Responsabilidades

• Coordinate timely, Veteran-centered care through VA and community care pathways
• Triage requests for services and direct Veterans to appropriate care options
• Develop and support care coordination plans to promote continuity and access
• Review medical documentation from community providers to inform care coordination
• Serve as liaison between Veterans, VA care teams, and community providers
• Guide Veterans through available care options including direct VA care and care in the community
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support referrals, scheduling, and outcomes
• Document and exchange care coordination information using VA health IT systems

Formação académica

RN license (state)

Nursing degree (BSN/ADN)

English proficiency

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Summary

The Community Care (CC) Coordinator Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for executing a streamlined approach to receiving - triaging - and directing timely - coordinated care. This RN uses nursing knowledge and systems theory to assess - organize facilitate - and guide Veterans through their full range of care options including internal/direct care in VA and care in the community. *** This is a Temporary Not to exceed 9/30/2029 Appointment with an Intermittent work schedule

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
• Preferred Experience: 2 Years of Med/Surg clinical experience Case Management / patient care coordination experience Proficient experience with Microsoft Office products 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/13011997
• 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
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical Requirements: You may be asked to participate in a pre-employment examination or evaluation as part of the pre-employment process for this position
• Questions about physical demands or environmental factors may be addressed at the time of examination/evaluation.

Duties

• This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until Sept 30 - 2026
• The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be July 27 - 2026
• Eligible applications received after that date will be referred at regular intervals on an as-needed basis until positions are filled
• All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made
• Major duties include but are not limited to: Coordinate timely - Veteran-centered care for Veterans receiving services through VA and community care pathways.- Triage requests for services and help direct Veterans to appropriate care options based on clinical needs and established processes
• Develop and support care coordination plans that promote continuity - access - and successful completion of the episode of care
• Review medical documentation from community providers to support informed care coordination and follow‑up
• Serve as a liaison between Veterans - VA care teams - and community providers throughout the consult and referral process
• Guide Veterans through available care options - including direct VA care and care in the community
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support timely referrals - scheduling - communication - and care outcomes
• Document - exchange - and track care coordination information using VA health information systems and required care coordination processes
• Pay: Competitive salary Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory Work Schedule: This is an intermittent position
• Intermittent employment is defined as non-fulltime employment in which employees are appointed without a regularly scheduled tour of duty
• Work is sporadic and unpredictable so that a tour of duty may not be regularly scheduled in advance
• Telework: Not Authorized Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers
• This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well‑being and live their lives to the fullest
• As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care - you will operate in a model with three core elements - seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran
• This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community
• This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well‑being.