RN-Admission/Discharge Coordinator

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; Fresno (CA); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Paid Time Off

Federal employee benefits

Retirement plans

Descripción de la vacante

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, is seeking an RN Admission/Discharge Coordinator to provide evidence-based nursing care for assigned patients and supervise licensed nursing staff as appropriate.

The role requires a strong nursing background, licensure, and the ability to coordinate transitions across inpatient settings, with a focus on patient-centered care and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.

Formación

• English language proficiency required.
• Active RN license in the United States.
• Graduate of an approved nursing program with licensure.
• Bridge program options for master's level candidates may apply.

Responsabilidades

• Assist in patient planning assessments and identify barriers to transitions.
• Apply the nursing process to gather data, assess needs, and use clinical judgment.
• Coordinate with VA and non-VA departments to address patient needs.
• Direct nursing education, orientation, competencies, and quality improvement activities.
• Collaborate with patients, families, and the inter-disciplinary team to ensure safe transitions across care settings.

Conocimientos

Patient care

Care coordination

Team collaboration

Clinical judgment

Communication

Educación

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Diploma in Nursing

BSN

Herramientas

EMR systems

Descripción del empleo

Summary

The RN-Admission/Discharge Coordinator is responsible for providing competent - evidence based care to assigned patients with oversight of licensed vocational nurse/nursing assistants as appropriate to the setting.

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/13101719
• 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: 1 year Case Management Experience 1 year of Inpatient Care Experience 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 duties performed by nurses such as direct patient care - and potentially long periods of walking - standing - sitting - moderate lifting - repeated bending - or kneeling.

Duties

• Duties include but are not limited to: Assists with patient planning assessments - identification of barriers - and activities required to successfully transition the patient in and out of the acute inpatient setting
• Applies the nursing process which includes systematic data gathering - assessment - and appropriate nursing judgment to ensure positive patient outcomes
• Coordinates and collaborates with other VA and non-VA departments - community agencies - and healthcare providers to ensure patient needs are addressed
• Assist in directing the provision of nursing education - orientation - competencies and providing quality improvement and outcomes utilization
• Practice includes directing other providers
• Partners with the patient - family - and interdisciplinary team to promote effective and safe transitions across the health care continuum
• 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:
• 07:30-16:00
• Telework:
• Not Available
• Virtual:
• This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
• Not Authorized
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS):
• Not Authorized