Interventional and Specialty Care Coordinator (Pain clinic)

Summary Delivers fundamental knowledge-based care to assigned clients while developing technical skills. 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 customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care. Administers medications and procedures per established policies and guidelines. Influences outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team. Qualifications Basic Requirements: English Language ProficiencyIn 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 EnglishGraduate 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 programUpon 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 programCredit 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 ColumbiaGraduate 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/certificationGrade 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 gradeThe 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/13076299Grade/Level Scope Education Nurse I - Level I Delivers fundamental - knowledge-based care to assigned clients while developing technical competenciesAn Associate Degree (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing - with no additional professional nursing requiredNurse I - Level II Demonstrates integration of biopsychosocial concepts - cognitive skills and technically competent practice in providing care to clients with basic or complexAn 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 requiredNurse I - Level III Demonstrates proficiency in practice based on conscious and deliberate planningSelf-directed in goal setting for managing complex client situationsAn ADN or Diploma in Nursing AND 2 years of professional nursing experience in which one year is equivalent to Nurse I - Level 2OR a BSN and 1 year of professional nursing experience equivalent to the Nurse I - Level 2OR a Master's degree in nursing (MSN) and no additional professional nursing experienceOR a Master's degree in a *related field with a BSN and no additional professional nursing experienceNurse II Demonstrates leadership in delivering and improving holistic care through collaborative strategies with othersA BSN with 2 years of professional nursing equivalent to Nurse I - Level 3OR an MSN with one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I - Level 3OR a Master's degree in a *related field with a BSN and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I - Level 3OR a Doctoral degree in Nursing with no professional nursing experienceOR a Doctoral degree in a *related field with a BSN with no additional professional nursing experienceNurse III Executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership - experience and creative approaches to management of complex client care beyond the immediate practice settingMSN and 2 years of specialized nursing experience - one of which is equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse IIIOR 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 IIIOR a Doctoral degree in Nursing with and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse IIIOR 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 degreesPreferred Experience: BSN 3 years RN experience 2 years of care coordination experience Pain Management experience ANCC/National Certification in Pain Management - High-Risk Pain - Case Management Outpatient Specialty Clinic Experience (2+ years) - Experience in sterile field & instrumentation setup for Minor procedures - Strong assessment - triage & care coordination experience - Strong technology and communication skills/experience: face-to-face - written - telephonic - secure email - and virtual (video)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 direct patient care duties performed by nurses as potentially long periods of continued walking - standing - sitting - stooping - moderate lifting - or kneelingExamples may include but are not limited to: Reaching - crouching - stooping - stretching Assisting patients and moving equipment - repeated bending - pushing - and/or pullingSignificant amounts of time standing while assisting assigned patientsUtilization of safe patient handing and mobility protocolsVisual acuity and keen hearing Manual dexterity Possible exposure to infected patients and contaminated materials and may be required to do personal protective clothing in isolation situationsOperative/invasive procedures Exposure to patients who are combative secondary to delirium - dementia - or mental health disordersEmployee must complete employee health requirements as directed. Duties Duties and responsibilities of the Interventional and Specialty Care Coordinator include - but are not limited to: Care Coordinator Registered Nurse (RN) provides patient management - care coordination - and discharge/disposition planning for inpatient and outpatient settingsThe Care Coordinator assists Veterans - family members - and caregivers with receiving the most appropriate options and services to meet their complex health care needsThis includes - but is not limited to - acute - chronic - multiple - complex - catastrophic - or life-threatening illnessescombat stress - residuals of traumatic brain injurycommunity adjustmentaddictions and other health problemsCoordinates care with multiple providers across all levels and sites of careCoordination also includes assuring services interface within the Veterans Affairs (VA) and community programs to provide continuity of care to patientsThe Care Coordinator addresses psychosocial - as well as nursing and medical needs of patients and their families/caregivers - through participation with the interdisciplinary care teamCoordinates and expedites care from diagnosis to treatmentAnalyzes and manages laboratory and radiology results and provides information to the providersUtilizes databases to provide population management to track patient care through all episodes of careEvaluates care and outcomes to ensure timely and appropriate provision of servicesAdvocates for holistic care through patient/family education and provider interaction and implements an educational plan to meet the patient care needsAdminister medications and treatments according to policyMonitor patient responses and promptly report changesProvide competent - evidence based care to patientsCoordinates care with multiple providers across all levels and sites of careMedical device equipment uploads to patient charts if applicableAnalyzes and manages laboratory and radiology results and provides information to the providersUtilizes databases to provide population management to track patient care through all episodes of careReview scrubbing/charts and verify medication - lab and imaging ordersConduct preliminary diagnostic workupsEnsure completion of required tests (e.g. - chest X-rays - EKGs - labs) prior to appointmentsMedical Device Equipment Uploads to Patient Charts if applicableComplete Goals of Care with patient/family.Collaboration with Community Care and social ServicesReferrals to appropriate services within scope of practice(Dietician - Whole Health etc..) Participate in educational events and complete required courses by deadlinesPerform additional duties as assigned by the Nurse Manager or designeeFollow standard workflows and perform functions within scope of practice as assignedEngage in care coordination activities to improve efficiency and patient outcomes - including: Enhanced patient satisfaction and education Reduced complications and readmissions Lower fall risk Improved medication adherence Optimal symptom management Decrease Community Care Outsource Responsible for participating within unit based and/or organizational level Shared Governance councils - utilizing clinical expertise - evidence-based practice - and knowledge to assist with finding solutions to problems or issues to improve the quality care provided to our veteransVA 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 7:30am - 4:00pm Telework: Not eligible for Telework Virtual: This is not a virtual positionRelocation/Recruitment Incentives: Authorized to highly qualified and eligible new federal appointees or former federal employees with at least a 90-day break in servicePermanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized