What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse - Patient Care Coordinator (Urology) position at U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs?
Summary
The VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System is recruiting for a Registered Nurse Patient Care Coordinator (Urology). The Registered Nurse Patient Care Coordinator will function in Urology within Surgical Service.
Qualifications
Basic Requirements:
The VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System is recruiting for a Registered Nurse Patient Care Coordinator (Urology). The Registered Nurse Patient Care Coordinator will function in Urology within Surgical Service.
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/12965132
- 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 or higher Minimal 1-3 years RN experience in outpatient clinic setting Surgical experience Urology experience Case manager experience
- evidence of coordinating complex patient care Strong clinical thinking skills 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.
- The duties for the Registered Nurse - Patient Care Coordinator (Urology) position include but are not limited to: Schedules surgical patients for both the Cleveland VA Medical Center and Outpatient Surgery Center locations utilizing appropriate OR block time for the appropriate level of patient care
- Tracks - analyze - and manages pre-operative evaluations - laboratory - and radiology results and provide information to providers as well as identify concerns
- Assist provider with communicating and tracking patient results in a timely manner as directed in VHA Directive 1088
- Maintaining notification compliance and tracking patient results using the VA approved and web-based application - Care Management Tool (CMT)
- Assist providers with tracking and communicating results for complex surgical and oncological patients
- Providing and maintain updated evidence-based education - information - and materials for surgical patients and families
- Prepare and enter surgical consults - such as Pre-op Clinic - Same Day Center - Outpatient Surgical Center - and Request for Surgery
- Consult placement is time-sensitive and must remain in compliance with the VHA Surgical Directive 1128
- Coordinate and assist patients with scheduling difficulties such as multiple time-sensitive appointments within the Urology department
- Coordinate and assist patients and families with accommodations and transportation required to complete surgical procedures and provide care without delays
- Coordinate and educate patients/families participating in surgical procedures using evidence-based information to enhance patient participation in healthcare outcomes
- Collaborate routinely with multidisciplinary groups to carry out recommended treatment in a timely manner
- Collaborate with VISN 10 facilities to complete Inter-Facility Consults to provide cost-efficient treatment - in lieu of outsourcing and maintaining continuity of care
- Assist with expediting care by scheduling appointments - coordinating transportation and accommodations for patients and families
- Collaborate with non-VA health systems and facilities to retrieve required progress notes - imaging CDs - and procedure reports for surgical planning and continuity in care to ensure best outcomes
- Assisting patients with completing require employment and insurance documentation such as FMLA forms - return to work/duty forms - short-term and long-term insurance forms
- Returning phone calls
- In office clerical duties such as answer phone - faxing - scanning
- 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: 7:30am - 4:00pm
- 8:00am - 4:30pm
- (Flexible based on the needs of the service) Telework: Not Authorized Virtual: This is not a virtual position
- Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Salary : $82,275 - $151,235