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The Atlanta VA Healthcare Center is seeking a Registered Nurse for the position of Community Registered Nurse Coordinator service the Veteran Affairs Community Care (VACC) service. The Community Registered Nurse Coordinator position serves as an advocate and resource in facilitating the care coordination process of community care. 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. 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. NOTE: Nurse III must demonstrate performance and leadership that is broad enough to improve the care for a group of patients. The Nurse III is responsible for the documented outcomes at the program or service level. Program or service level outcomes must be broad and complex and can be demonstrated at any organizational level. In order to be considered for appointment to Nurse III, outcomes must be documented. Meeting the Practice dimension involves incorporating and implementing the requirements of the other qualification standards, including: (a) Leading and organizing delivery of care to assure continuity of care and peer accountability for practice, including access to care and discharge planning. (b) Using advanced clinical knowledge/judgment to promote staff involvement in planning, decision-making and evaluating outcomes. (c) Functioning as an expert in clinical practice and/or in areas related to the assigned roles and responsibilities. (d) Systematically evaluating current practice, and formulating outcomes for groups of patients and/or organizational processes within area of expertise. (e) Guiding, developing and supporting staff from a leadership perspective.(f) Using professional standards of care, scientific evidence and practice to evaluate programs and/or service activities. Preferred Qualifications BSN Minimum of 5 years of successful nursing practice to include medical/surgical and/or critical care experience Case management and/or Utilization Review experience Demonstrated evidence of interdisciplinary collaboration, teamwork, and excellent communication skills. Demonstrated knowledge of health care resource utilization and/or care management Case management and/or Utilization Review experience VA employment (present or previous) ANCC Certificate in Case Management or Utilization Management 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: Heavy Lifting (45 lbs and over); Heavy Carrying (45 lbs and over); Straight Pulling (2-6 hours); Pushing (2-6 hours); Reaching above shoulder; Use of fingers; Both hands required; Walking (5-9 hours); Standing (4-8 hours); Kneeling (1-2 hours) Repeated bending (2-4 hours); Climbing, legs only (1-2 hours), Twisting (2-4 hours), Working closely with others. ["The following are duties the RN is responsible for as a Care in the Community RN (including but not limited to): Serves as the facilitator for patient care in collaboration with Atlanta VAMC clinical and administrative staff and providers in the community. Performs eligibility and clinical review of community care consults. Serves as a clinical expert for community care schedulers. Demonstrates understanding of Mission Act and implements according to VA guidelines. Tracks care of Veterans for ongoing care management and discharge from care. Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in a quickly changing work environment. Follows delegation of authority from Chief of Staff in approving and coordinating Community Care. Provides leadership to the organization about utilization of hospital and community resources, including decisive communication regarding the level of care and identification of utilization trends affecting both quality of care and cost effectiveness of care. Demonstrates computer literacy. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards Preferred Experience, education, and certification: Minimum of 5 years of successful nursing practice to include medical/surgical and/or critical care experience Case management and/or Utilization Review experience Demonstrated evidence of interdisciplinary collaboration, teamwork, and excellent communication skills. Demonstrated knowledge of health care resource utilization and/or care management Case management and/or Utilization Review experience VA employment (present or previous) BSN ANCC Certificate in Case Management or Utilization Management Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory Work Schedule: Mon-Fri 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (May be telework eligible) Compressed/Flexible: Not Authorized Telework: At the hiring managers discretion Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP : NOT AUTHORIZED Permanent Change of Station (PCS): NOT AUTHORIZED PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): NOT AUTHORIZED Financial Disclosure Report: Not required"]

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