Nurse (Community Care Coordinator) Intermittent Not to exceed 1 year

$91,854 - $154,434/Yr

United States Department of Veterans Affairs - Vancouver, WA

Part-time,Full-time - Entry Level

Onsite - Vancouver, WA

Administration of Human Resource Programs

About the position

The Staff Registered Nurse (Community Care Coordinator) is responsible for overseeing and providing direct patient care to Veterans, ensuring high-quality and timely services in the community. This role involves assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care, while serving as a liaison between Veterans and healthcare providers. The position is temporary, not remote, and requires the employee to live within 50 miles of the Vancouver, WA VA Medical Center.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate the effectiveness of Veteran's care.
• Support timely access to care for Veterans in the community.
• Manage the care of Veterans throughout the consult process.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to influence care outcomes.
• Comply with VA-mandated processes and documentation requirements.
• Foster a safe and supportive environment for healthcare professionals.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens.
• Current, full, active, and unrestricted registration as a graduate professional nurse in a state, territory, or commonwealth of the U.S.
• Graduation from a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate accrediting agency.
• Proficiency in basic written and spoken English.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Care coordination experience preferred.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with regular increases and potential performance awards.
• Eligibility for health insurance and flexible spending accounts if working over 130 hours per month for 90 days.