Nurse/Transplant Care Coordina

Job description

Summary

This job will close when we have received 50 applications - which may be sooner than the closing date.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

English Language Proficiency

In 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 English

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: 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 program

Upon 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 program

Credit 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 Columbia

Graduate Nurse Technician (GNT) Exception: 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/certification

Grade 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 grade

The 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:

Grade/Level Scope Education Nurse I - Level I Delivers fundamental - knowledge-based care to assigned clients while developing technical competencies

An Associate Degree (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing - with no additional professional nursing required

Nurse I - Level II Demonstrates integration of biopsychosocial concepts - cognitive skills and technically competent practice in providing care to clients with basic or complex

An 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 required

Nurse I - Level III Demonstrates proficiency in practice based on conscious and deliberate planning

Self-directed in goal setting for managing complex client situations

An ADN or Diploma in Nursing AND 2 years of professional nursing experience in which one year is equivalent to Nurse I - Level 2

OR a BSN and 1 year of professional nursing experience equivalent to the Nurse I - Level 2

OR a Master's degree in nursing (MSN) and no additional professional nursing experience

OR a Master's degree in a *related field with a BSN and no additional professional nursing experience

Nurse II Demonstrates leadership in delivering and improving holistic care through collaborative strategies with others

A BSN with 2 years of professional nursing equivalent to Nurse I - Level 3

OR an MSN with one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I - Level 3

OR a Master's degree in a *related field with BSN and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I - Level 3

OR a Doctoral degree in Nursing with no professional nursing experience

OR a Doctoral degree in a *related field with a BSN with no additional professional nursing experience

Nurse III Executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership - experience and creative approaches to management of complex client care beyond the immediate practice setting

MSN and 2 years of specialized nursing experience - one of which is equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III

OR 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 III

OR a Doctoral degree in Nursing with and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III

OR 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 degrees

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 incumbent may be exposed to infected patients and contaminated materials and may be required to wear protective clothing in isolation situations or operative/invasive procedures

The incumbent may occasionally be exposed to patients who are combative secondary to delirium - dementia - or psychiatric disorders

The incumbent must be a mature - flexible - sensible individual capable of working effectively in stressful situations - able to shift priorities based on patient needs

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

Duties

The Transplant Coordinator Registered Nurse (RN) provides and leads the delivery of competent - evidence-based - patient-centered - and recovery-oriented nursing to Veterans going through the organ transplant process

Assumes responsibility for the coordination of care focused on patient education - self-management - and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care

Follows procedures per established policies and guidelines

Influences care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team

Major duties include - but are not limited to: The Transplant Care Coordinator assists Veterans - family members - and caregivers with receiving the most appropriate transplant options and services to meet their complex health care needs

Coordinates timely processing of pre/post transplantation patients care coordination requirements - to include repetitive record review to assure that ongoing monitoring and timely submission of transplant consideration packets into Veterans Affairs Central Office (VACO) Tracer Program - travel - and imaging/pathology

Coordinates care with multiple providers across all levels and sites of care

Coordination also includes assuring services interface within the Veterans Affairs (VA) and community programs to provide continuity of care to patients

Demonstrates cognitive decision-making - communication - and counseling to address the patients' needs

Continued monitoring of proper medication management - treatment plans - and team goals

The Transplant Care Coordinator addresses psychosocial - as well as nursing and medical needs of patients and their families/caregivers - through participation with the interdisciplinary care team

Coordinates and expedites care from diagnosis to treatment

Analyzes and manages laboratory and radiology results and provides information to the providers

Utilizes databases to provide population management to track patient care through all episodes of care

Evaluates care and outcomes to ensure timely and appropriate provision of services

Advocates for holistic care through patient/family education and provider interaction and implements an educational plan to meet the patient care needs

Responsible for providing continuous patient education about transplantation status and future needs/requirements for successful transplantation

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE Experience in Care Coordination and/or working in organ transplant programs Work Schedule: Monday thru Friday - 7:30 am to 4:00 pm Location: 6900 N Pecos Rd - North Las Vegas NV 89086 Telework: Not Authorized Virtual: This is not a virtual position Functional Statement #: - - - - Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Financial Disclosure: Not required

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Worksite address

las vegas, NV, 89105, US

Who can apply

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