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The Iowa City VA Health Care System (ICVAHCS) is currently recruiting for one (1) Full-Time Registered Nurse - Ambulatory Care Clinical Coordinator position at our Sterling location. The Ambulatory Care (CBOC) Clinical Coordinator Registered Nurse falls under the clinical pathway, as a direct care nurse, and reports to the Nurse Administrator, Ambulatory Care Service Line.
Learn more about this agency09/18/2023 to 09/28/2023
$64,877 - $108,151 per year
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1 vacancy in the following location:
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25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
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CBSY-12133705-23-CL
749767800
The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards
The Ambulatory Care (CBOC) Clinical Coordinator is responsible for performing key duties in the areas of administration, supervision, management analysis, and day to day operational management of the ambulatory care site. This includes programmatic evaluation; evaluation of clinic work flow and the continuum of care; management of resources such as staff, space, and equipment; oversight of nursing care; quality assurance, quality improvement activities, and performance measures; and ensuring compliance with Joint Commission and other regulatory agencies. The incumbent works independently and collaboratively with the Ambulatory Care SL Nurse Administrator, Ambulatory Care Director, and the Administrative Officer (AO) for Ambulatory Care in improving holistic care through collaborative strategies. During the absence of the AO, he/she is responsible for ensuring a safe, well-maintained working environment, identifying needed maintenance, and following through to correction, working with Contracting Officer's Representative, lessor, and contractors. The incumbent is responsible for planning, organizing, initiating, and directing administrative and clinical program functions which impact the patient care process within the site, integrating VHA and service line goals and objectives into the operation of the site. The Clinical Coordinator serves as an organizational steward; integral to which is the promotion of interdisciplinary outcome-based practice, customer service and satisfaction, and quality of care. The Clinical Coordinator provides education and training, to include new employee orientation. He/she demonstrates knowledge of the PACT (Patient Aligned Care Team) practice model and actively works toward achieving PACT goals. Works with other team members to educate patients on disease prevention and wellness promotion facilitation of teaching Health Living Classes (Shared Medical Appointments), individual disease awareness classes or referral for other appropriate VA classes, and utilization of Population Health principles. The Clinical Coordinator has the responsibility of building and maintaining positive public relations and contacts with various individuals at all levels of authority. He/she collaborates with other executives in the organization in making decisions about health care services, settings, and organizational priorities in order to meet the needs of the consumers. The Clinical Coordinator actively participates in programmatic development, evaluation, and implementation of policies and procedures in current and new programs. It is the responsibility of the Clinical Coordinator to create a work environment that facilitates and encourages critical thinking and interdisciplinary collaboration. He/she is direct supervisor to nursing and other allied health staff assigned to the site. He/she is visible and available to front line staff on a day-to-day basis. The Clinic Coordinator will be the main back-up for the RN Case Manager, LPN, and lab tech positions at this location.
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: Mon - Fri 7:30am-4:00pm
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.
As a VA employee, you will enjoy a truly rewarding career, comprehensive benefits, competitive pay and other generous perks to help build a fuller, more balanced life for you and your family.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your application, resume, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.
NOTE: Candidate's education, scope, and length of nursing practice (experience) will be considered by a Nurse Professional Standards Board in determining the grade and salary of the applicant selected. The recommended salary may be at any point in the range listed for this vacancy.
Experience as an RN will be evaluated to determine if the experience is of an acceptable level of quality with regard to the following four dimensions of nursing: Practice, Professional Development, Collaboration and Scientific Inquiry. Each dimension of practice has criteria that demonstrate essential core competencies for VHA Nursing Personnel.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position.
It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.
Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 09/28/2023 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12133705.
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.
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NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.
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OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise - "To care for him who shall have borne the battle and for their families, caregivers, and survivors"- by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate care to Veterans?
YOUR OPPORTUNITY: Align your skills, compassion, and commitment with our team of professionals dedicated to serving our nations heroes in their time of need.
OUR ORGANIZATION: The Iowa City VA Health Care System provides a full continuum of care between the Iowa City campus and outreaches to Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) and is one of many in a network of Medical Centers within the VA Midwest Health Care Network (VISN 23)
We offer job security in these uncertain times, a premier benefits package, and personal fulfillment you won't find in the private sector! Are you ready to serve the men and women that have sacrificed for our freedoms and country?
