Transfer Coordinator Registered Nurse

Summary The Transfer Coordinator RN is built on a Veteran and family-centered approach - and delivered by an interdisciplinary team which exists both within and outside the VA San Diego Healthcare System (VASDHS). Transfers are provided to eligible Veterans and coordinated by an RN specializing in care coordination. The Transfer Coordinator RN facilitates the flow of Veterans between VASDHS and non-VA community facilities by serving as a point of contact for transfers. 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/13081386Grade/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 Experiences: Education: Required BSN - preferred MSN - or Master's in Healthcare Related FieldMinimum recent 3 years acute clinical care experiencePreferred case management certificationBLS certification requiredStrong knowledge of relevant healthcare and clinical operations including information technology (preparing reports - MS Office Suite and computer knowledge) - patient care workflows and processesDemonstrate organizational and project management skills - with the ability to lead a team - prioritize tasks - and see projects through from inception to completionStrong analytical and critical thinking skills - with the ability to quickly analyze problems - determine appropriate level of intervention - and develop and apply effective solutionsStrong interpersonal skills for effective information exchange and problem solving with all levels of management and staff - consultants - and outside agencies- Flexibility and ability to work in a rapidly changing environmentSelf-starter with good time-management skillsFlexibility and ability to work in a rapidly changing environmentSelf-starter with good time-management skillsReference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/Physical Requirements: This position requires potentially long periods of continued sitting - walking to and from meetings and some traveling to and from community providers/hospitals and community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs)The incumbent must be able to climb stairs as well as mature - flexible - sensible individual capable of working effectively in stressful situations - able to shift priorities based on patient needs and workload. Duties The Transfer Coordinator RN assumes the following major duties and responsibilities: Coordinates obtaining and reviewing applicable medical records and associated documentation to PhysiciansFacilitates contact and communication between transferring and receiving physicians and pertinent staff responsible within VA and outside facilitiesProvides timely updates of information and places required documentation in the Electronic Health recordUtilizes the Bed Management System (BMS) to identify bed availability and documenting/updating inter-facility transfer requests - including monitoring timely Veteran accessAssisting with facilitation of physician/clinical consultations - as needed - to render timely clinical decisions to expedite careUtilizes CPRS to document details regarding transfer requests - decisions made - and recommendation including consultation with community care staff and community hospitals - referencing Community Care guidelines as applicableWorks with the Nursing & Patient Care Services leadership in the flow of patients from VASDHS to other-VA medical facilities and non-VA care facilities when necessaryConducts utilization review to identify medical necessity - intensity of service and transitions to different clinical settings for VASDHSWorks with other-VA and non-VA care Nurse Case Managers - Transfer Coordinators - physicians - and administrators seeking services from VASDHSUtilizes lnterQual criteria to identify medical necessity and intensity of service for transfer referralsDocuments outcomes of utilization management in their respective assigned areas where resource utilization is impacted - and clinical decisions are made that have potential to alter the course of patient care and VASDHSDetermines level of care and refers requests to appropriate Services/Case Managers for transfer considerationDiscusses Veteran transfer concerns with an interdisciplinary team (physicians - social workers - case managers - pharmacists - and nutritionist)Act as patient and family advocate and assesses clinical outcomesCoordinates the modes of transportation used in the transfer process i.eambulance - critical air - and secure transportAct as a liaison - providing a bridge between caregivers within and outside the VASDHS for emerging medical - psychosocial - or rehabilitation problems - managing the continuum of care and care coordinationDemonstrates compliance with Code of Conduct and compliance policies and acts to resolve compliance questions or concerns and reports suspected violationsParticipates in unit-based in-services - and mandatory education activities in a self-directed manorPerforms other duties as assignedVA 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: Full timeM-F 8-hour shiftsMay include holidays and weekends Telework: not available Virtual: This is not a virtual positionRelocation/Recruitment Incentives: not authorized