Registered Nurse- Community Care Coordinator
About the role
The Community Care (CC) Coordinator Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for executing a streamlined approach to receiving - triaging - and directing timely - coordinated care. This RN uses nursing knowledge and systems theory to assess - organize facilitate - and guide Veterans through their full range of care options including internal/direct care in VA and care in the community.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate timely - Veteran-centered care for Veterans receiving services through VA and community care pathways.
- Triage requests for services and help direct Veterans to appropriate care options based on clinical needs and established processes.
- Develop and support care coordination plans that promote continuity - access - and successful completion of the episode of care.
- Review medical documentation from community providers to support informed care coordination and follow-up.
- Serve as a liaison between Veterans - VA care teams - and community providers throughout the consult and referral process.
- Guide Veterans through available care options - including direct VA care and care in the community.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support timely referrals - scheduling - communication - and care outcomes.
- Document - exchange - and track care coordination information using VA health information systems and required care coordination processes.
Qualifications
- Basic Requirements: English Language Proficiency, 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.
- Preferred Experience: 2 Years of Med/Surg clinical experience, Case Management / patient care coordination experience, Proficient experience with Microsoft Office products.
Benefits
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.
Pay
Competitive salary
Schedule
This is an intermittent position. Intermitent employment is defined as non-fulltime employment in which employees are appointed without a regularly scheduled tour of duty. Work is sporadic and unpredictable so that a tour of duty may not be regularly scheduled in advance. Telework: Not Authorized. Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives
Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS)
Not Authorized