The Iowa City VA Health Care System is recruiting for a National Telehospital Medicine Coordinator Registered Nurse. Incumbent is responsible for facilitating the continuity of clinical, administrative, and technical aspects of patient care for sites served by the National Telehospital Medicine Program. Duty station negotiable to any site within VISN 23. The selectee must reside within a 50 mile commuting distance of a VISN 23 facility for daily reporting.
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.
Major Duties included but are not limited to: Provide evidence-based inpatient nursing care and care coordination across Tele-HM sites Manage patient transitions, including transfers and discharges, ensuring continuity of care Serve as point of contact for assigned sites and support orientation of new hub hospitalists Collaborate with hospitalists, interdisciplinary teams, Veterans, and caregivers Coordinate testing, labs, and care needs across VA and civilian facilities Identify and address actual or potential nursing issues; engage patients and families in care plans Participate in inpatient rounds and site-specific hospitalist meetings Collect and report program data, including volume, readmissions, and length of stay Communicate effectively with diverse populations and demonstrate strong customer service Prioritize tasks, adapt to changing demands, and maintain Veteran-centered care VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards Pay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential 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) 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: 8:00a.m.
- 4:30p.m. CST (negotiable based on time zones) Appointment Type: Temporary position that will not exceed 09/30/2029 Telework: Not available Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards
jessica.cronin@va.gov · 269-924-1233
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $73696 – $122961/yr.
Applications close on 2026-11-09.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
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