The Iowa City Veterans Affairs Health Care System (ICVAHCS) is recruiting for a Registered Nurse (RN) - Performance Improvement (PI) Coordinator. The RN - PI Coordinator provides evidence-based care, coordinates services across the continuum, collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, reviews records for compliance, analyzes trends, and leads quality initiatives to ensure safe, effective, patient-centered care.
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 include, but are not limited to: Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates age-specific patient care.
Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to influence care outcomes. Participates in unit/program quality improvement and customer service initiatives. Provides evidence-based patient management, care coordination, and discharge planning. Assists Veterans, families, and caregivers in accessing appropriate health care services. Evaluates care processes and outcomes to ensure timely, appropriate services.
Provides constructive peer feedback and supports professional development. Shares clinical knowledge, educational findings, and evidence-based practices. Reviews EHR and documentation to ensure compliance with VA standards and directives. Trains and consults with staff on performance improvement matters. Reviews PI incidents, tracks trends, analyzes data, and leads quality improvement initiatives. Collaborates with leadership to maintain compliant policies and procedures..
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, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm.
Telework: Not Available. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized . Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized.
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 2026-11-02.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-22 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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