Registered Nurse- Community Living Center Admission Coordinator

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Veterans Health Administration is seeking a Community Living Center Admission Coordinator who is a Registered Nurse and specializes in CLC screening and placement. This role requires deep knowledge of admission criteria across CLC program areas and collaboration with healthcare teams to provide timely referrals for Veterans seeking admission to the CLC.

The position involves coordinating with VA and community agencies, monitoring bed availability, and ensuring smooth patient transitions.

Qualifications

• RN licensed in the United States with BSN or higher.
• English proficiency as required for VA direct patient care.
• Knowledge of admission criteria for CLC programs and smooth referral processes.
• Ability to collaborate with VA and non-VA departments and community agencies.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all elements of the nursing process when providing and/or supervising direct patient care.
• Administers medications and procedures per established policies and guidelines.
• Collects and maintains data to enhance program planning and placement.
• Initiates consultation for complex administrative and clinical issues.
• Assists with patient planning assessments and transition into the CLC setting.
• Monitors bed availability and serves as the point of contact for screening decisions.
• Coordinates with VA and non-VA departments and healthcare providers to address needs.
• Seeks guidance to improve care for patients and families.
• Delegates care appropriately and serves as a resource for the CLC Admission Process.
• Maintains knowledge of CVT and VCC to support holistic care plans.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Registered Nurse (RN) license

Tools

Clinical Video Telehealth (CVT)

Veteran Video Connect (VCC)

Job description

Summary

The Community Living Center (CLC) Admission Coordinator is a Registered Nurse (RN) whose primary focus is on CLC screening and placement processes. They must have a keen understanding of the admission criteria of each CLC program area. This RN will collaborate with the members of the healthcare system and stakeholders to provide a seamless - timely referral system to Veterans seeking admission the the CLC.

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/13091447
• 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 will 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.

Duties

• Major duties include but are not limited to: Responsible for all elements of the nursing process when providing and/or supervising direct patient care
• Administers medications and procedures per established policies and guidelines
• Collects and maintains data that will enhance program planning and placement
• Initiates consultation for complex administrative and clinical issues
• Assists with patient planning assessments - identification of barriers - and activities required to successfully transition the patient into the CLC setting
• Monitors bed availability and serves as the point of contact for the outcome of screening decisions
• Coordinates and collaborates with other VA and non-VA departments - community agencies - and healthcare providers to ensure patient needs are addressed
• Seeks guidance in how to improve care provided to patients and families
• Delegates elements of care to the appropriate individual based upon assessed needs - condition - and safety of the patient
• Serves as a resource expert for CLC Admission Process and provides input in unit and facility level meetings
• Maintains a working knowledge of virtual care modalities such as Clinical Video Telehealth (CVT) and Veteran Video Connect (VCC) to support patient driven holistic care plans
• 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-Friday - 0730-1600 Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Preferred Experience: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Degree 2 years of RN experience Comfortable with chart review and assessments 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.