The Pap Hub and Spoke RN Coordinator is a Registered Nurse (RN) responsible for receiving of results and tracking of Pap and HPV testing. The RN in this role is instrumental in assessing, developing, and implementing the foundational processes and procedures of the program. This position maintains a database of patient risk factors and historical testing for existing patients.
The Pap Hub & Spoke is a Women's Health initiative to centralize and standardize the cervical cancer screening & surveillance. The interdisciplinary team of Registered Nurses and a Gynecologist work collaboratively to interpret normal and abnormal Pap test results utilizing the American Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology (ASCCP) guidelines and recommend the best course of follow up or treatment based upon the patient's history and risk factors. These RNs will be leaders in the spread of this initiative to Spoke sites at participating Health Systems in the Midwest Network and the nation. Major duties include but are not limited to: Collects and documents patient history and risk factors for cervical cancer through chart review, retrieval of records and patient interview. Responsible for receiving cytology and HPV results through the electronic medical record. Utilizes clinical decisions support algorithms, considering past cervical cancer screening results and risk factors to determine the appropriate interval for ongoing surveillance or indicated follow up based on ASCCP guidelines. Collaborates with the Pap Hub team (Pap Hub Gynecologist) to determine appropriate follow up for results requiring clinical decision making. Notifies patients and the primary care team of results and appropriate next steps. Consults gynecology service for follow up testing as indicated. Participates in quality assurance and improvement initiatives. Pap Hub and Spoke RN Coordinators will work in a partnership and provide coverage for each other during periods of absence (illness, vacation). Pap Hub and Spoke RN Coordinators will have ongoing communication and may provide training with Women's Health Nurse Navigators at Spoke sites. Occasional regional travel. 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, 0800-1630 Telework: ADHOC- May be authorized (Employee who Telework on an occasional, episodic, or short-term, and have completed required telework training and telework agreement). This is not a virtual position. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized 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.
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