The Durham VA Healthcare System is seeking (1) highly skilled/experienced Registered Nurses to serve within our Care Coordination Center. Demonstrates leadership, experience/ingenious approaches to management of complex patient care. Accountable for the management of patient care, human, fiscal/material resources, & the total environment of the unit. Responsible to ensure that the highest possible quality of care is achieved & a safe therapeutic environment.
Responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process when performing care coordination. Assumes responsibility for the coordination of care for Veterans admitted in a local community care facility and those who require care transition from the VA to another VA or local community facility. The care coordination is 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. Core elements of performance include knowledge and active participation in the unit/program level quality improvement process and initiatives as well as customer service programs. The nurse is responsible for providing competent, evidence-based care coordination to assigned patients as appropriate to the setting.
The nurse is an active member of an interdisciplinary team whose primary focus is on care transitions to and from an inpatient setting. Duties include, but not limited to: Assists with patient planning assessments, identification of barriers, and activities required to successfully transition the patient in and out of the acute inpatient setting. Will perform site visits to our Veteran population admitted in outside hospitals.
Applies the nursing process which includes systematic data gathering, assessment, and appropriate nursing judgment to ensure positive patient outcomes. Coordinates and collaborates with other VA and non-VA departments, community agencies, and healthcare providers to ensure patient needs are addressed. The individual will assist in directing the provision of nursing education, orientation, competencies and providing quality improvement and outcomes utilization consultation.
Demonstrates leadership in delivering and improving holistic care through collaborative strategies with others. Evaluates practice in an ongoing process, based on best evidence. Fosters a safe and supportive environment conducive to the professional development of healthcare professionals. Partners with others to effect change and produce optimal outcomes.
Evidence of a strong knowledge base in intra-facility unit transfers and interfacility transfers of Veterans along with care coordination of healthcare within health care facilities. Performs all other duties assigned. Preferred Experience: Demonstrates knowledge of health care resource utilization and/or care management.
Experience in managing, teaching, negotiating, and collaborating with multidisciplinary groups, such as local community hospital interdisciplinary teams and VA resources with a Veteran/family focus.
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards 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: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm Telework: Ad-Hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $82819 – $155103/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-11-12.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
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