Patient Flow Transfer Coordinator-Registered Nurse

Summary The Nurse Patient Flow Coordinator (PFC) Registered Nurse (RN) is accountable for patient care through the coordination of admissions and transfers of Veterans to and within the Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) - along with those originating from other facilities both Veterans Affairs (VA) and non-VA. 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/13094455Grade/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: Minimum 3 years RN experience - transfer coordinator experience preferredReference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/Physical Requirements: The employee must be able to perform all activities of the position without restrictionThis position involves considerable standing - walking - stooping - bending - reaching - lifting and turningIt requires repositioning patients and assisting with transferring patients to wheelchairs/stretchersMechanical devices when available are required to be used for heavy or difficult to lift patientsThe work may involve pushing or lifting in excess of 50 pounds and going up and down flights of stairsThe position requires visual and auditory acuity at a level to provide safe and effective nursing careThe position requires work for periods of time with arms above shoulder level or with the neck in a fully flexed or extended position and the ability to physically control or protect him/herself from physically abusive patientsMay be exposed to infected patients and contaminated materials and may be required to don protective clothing in isolation situations - operative/invasive proceduresMay occasionally be exposed to patients who are combative secondary to delirium - dementia - or psychiatric disordersMust be mature - flexible - sensible individual capable of working effectively in stressful situations - able to shift priorities - based on patient needs. Duties See the Aurora Chamber of Commerce hereStart your career with the \"Eastern Colorado Health Care SystemThe Patient Flow Transfer Coordinator (PFC) coordinates care with multiple providers across all levels and sites of care - including assuring services interface within the VA and community programs to provide continuity of care to patientsDuties of the position are - but not limited to: Accurately manage bed control monitor devicesParticipate in interdisciplinary care rounds and/or conferences to review treatment goals - optimize resource utilization - and recommend alternate levels of care when acute care is not required or recommendedEffectively communicate census and bed availability on all patient care unitsResolve bed utilization issuesProcess admission requests from providers - clinics - and other VA or community hospitalsEducate internal and external customers on the VAMC admission/transfer processMonitor the efficiency of transfers and dischargesWork with Environmental Management Services (EMS) to prioritize the need for rooms to be cleanedIs a resource across departments/services to provide help and training as needed to both clinical and non-clinical staffParticipate in interdisciplinary committees/teams/task forces focused on the facilitation of patient flow and organizational performanceProvide direction and participate in the development and implementation of policies and protocols to ensure the delivery of safe - efficient - and effective evidence-based careDeliver and improve holistic care through collaborative strategies with othersEvaluate practice in an ongoing process - based on best evidenceProvide peers with informal constructive feedback for improvementFoster a safe and supportive environment conducive to the professional development of healthcare professionalsContribute professional nursing perspective in discussions with the interdisciplinary teamPartner with others to effect change and produce optimal outcomesSupport colleagues through knowledge sharing to provide safe - quality nursing careShare educational findings - experiences - and ideas with peersParticipate in activities and strategies to sustain evidence-based-practiceVA 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 to Friday 0900-1730 Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual positionRelocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorizedPermanent Change of Station (PCS): Not available