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This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application. Learn more Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. English Language Proficiency. In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), 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 State-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). In cases of graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing, possession of current, full, active and unrestricted registration will meet the requirement of graduation from an approved school of professional nursing. OR The completion of coursework equivalent to a nursing degree in a MSN Bridge Program that qualifies for professional nursing registration constitutes the completion of an approved course of study of professional nursing. Students should submit the certificate of professional nursing to sit for the NCLEX to the VA along with a copy of the MSN transcript. (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. 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. Preferred Experience: Surgical, OR, Case Management, Nurse Navigation Grade Determinations: The following criteria must be met in determining the grade assignment of candidates, and if appropriate, the level within a grade: Nurse I Level I - An Associate Degree (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing, with no additional nursing practice/experience required. Nurse I Level II - An ADN or Diploma in Nursing and approximately 1 year of nursing practice/experience; OR an ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a bachelor's degree in a related field with no additional nursing practice/experience; OR a Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) with no additional nursing practice/experience. Nurse I Level III - An ADN or Diploma in Nursing and approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience; OR an ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a Bachelor's degree in a related field and approximately 1-2 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a BSN with approximately 1-2 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a Master's degree in nursing (MSN) or related field with a BSN and no additional nursing practice/experience. Nurse II - A BSN with approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience; OR ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a Bachelor's degree in a related field and approximately 2-3 year's of nursing practice/experience; OR a Master's degree in nursing or related field with a BSN and approximately 1-2 year's of nursing practice/experience; OR a Doctoral degree in nursing or meets basic requirements for appointment and has doctoral degree in a related field with no additional nursing practice/experience required. Nurse III - Master's degree in nursing or related field with BSN and approximately 2-3 year's of nursing practice/experience; OR a Doctoral degree and approximately 2-3 year's of nursing practice/experience. Reference: VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-6 Nurse Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office. Physical Requirements: This position requires visual acuity, keen hearing, clear distinctive speech, and manual dexterity. This position requires potentially long periods of continued walking, standing, stooping, sitting, bending, pulling, and pushing. Transferring patients and objects may be required. The Nurse Navigator may be exposed to infected patients and contaminated materials and may be required to don protective clothing in isolation situations or operative/invasive procedures. The Nurse Navigator may occasionally be exposed to patients who are combative secondary to delirium, dementia, or psychiatric disorders. The Nurse Navigator must be a mature, flexible, sensible individual capable of working effectively in stressful situations, able to shift priorities based on patient needs. ["The Nurse Navigator, responsible and accountable for the care coordination of population groups or programs within their assigned section to optimize patient care, patient safety and operational efficiency. Incumbent possesses the knowledge and skills to effectively apply all aspects of the nursing process within a collaborative, interdisciplinary practice setting to facilitate the effective care of patients. The Nurse Navigator reports directly to the Nurse Manager, Nurse Navigators or their designee and is responsible for collaboration with administrative and clinical staff in actively managing and planning for actual and potential needs of patient population groups. The Nurse Navigator, is responsible for the development of strategies to actively manage patient care and follow-up as necessary. Lead and organize delivery of care to assure continuity and peer accountability for practice, including access to care and discharge planning.\nIncumbent will effectively communicate to their assigned supervising and alternate supervising physicians regarding any situation requiring development and implementation of action plans for patient and program needs. The Nurse Navigator will collect and analyze data related to the patient population, report findings, make recommendations for improvement, and follow-up actions for improved outcomes. The Nurse Navigator, is expected to manage patient care in an astute manner that promotes positive patient outcomes. The Nurse Navigator will use advanced clinical knowledge/judgment to promote staff involvement in planning, decision-making and evaluating outcomes. Functions as an expert in clinical practice, systematically evaluating current practice and formulating appropriate outcomes for patient groups and/or organizational processes. Incumbent collaborates with supporting providers and/or clinicians to plan, provide and evaluate care that promotes wellness and prevents disease/injury and disability. The Nurse Navigator, may be required to perform duties with a broad scope of practice and leadership responsibility. Specific duties as they pertain to their assigned section include but are not limited to the following: Acts as additional administrative resource and main point of contact, for evolving and expanding assigned section staff, assigned section department, and CHS VAMC staff. Coordinates all pretesting required before assigned section appointments or procedures. Represent the assigned section department in administrative meetings or committees, as required. Liaisons with Health Administration Service staff regarding scheduling management or concerns in their assigned section clinic and procedure area. Coordinate scheduling, follow up, patient communication, lab test scheduling and result follow up, and email communication. Ensures continued assessment and process improvement for their assigned section department. Facilitates timely scheduling of appointments, diagnostic testing, and procedures to expedite the plan of care and to promote continuity of care. Provides and reinforces education to patients, families and caregivers about diagnosis, treatment options, side effect management, including physical, psychological, spiritual and emotional wellbeing. Work Schedule: 0730 - 1600\nCompressed/Flexible: Not Available\nTelework: Not Available\nVirtual: This is not a virtual position.\nRelocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized\nEDRP Authorized: Contact Jacob.Towner@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance\nPermanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized\nPCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized\nFinancial Disclosure Report: Not required"]