Registered Nurse-State Veterans Home Coordinator

Serves as a clinical consultant and liaison between the Overton Brooks VA Medical Center (OBVAMC) and State Veterans Homes (SVH) to support the delivery of safe, high-quality Veteran-centered care. Provides expert nursing guidance, oversight, and coordination to ensure Veterans receive appropriate services aligned with VA standards, regulatory requirements, and best practices.

Provides patient management, care coordination, and discharge/disposition planning for inpatient and outpatient settings. The SVH Care Coordinator assists Veterans, family members, and caregivers with receiving the most appropriate options and services to meet their complex health care needs. This includes, but is not limited to, acute, chronic, multiple, complex, catastrophic, or life-threatening illnesses; combat stress, residuals of traumatic brain injury; community adjustment; addictions and other health problems. Coordinates care with multiple providers across all levels and sites of care. Facilitates communication and collaboration between VA programs, SVH staff, and interdisciplinary teams. Influences care outcomes through clinical consultation, systems level thinking, and advocacy. Ensures adherence to established policies, procedures, and contractual agreements. Coordination includes assuring services interface within the Veterans Affairs (VA) and community programs to provide continuity of care to patients. Duties include but are not limited to: Serves as a clinical resource and consultant to SVH staff and VA teams regarding Veteran care needs, standards of practice, and regulatory requirements. Reviews and evaluates clinical care delivery, documentation, and outcomes to ensure alignment with VA expectations and quality benchmarks. Monitors quality indicators (e.g., hospital transfers, infections, falls, pressure injuries) and collaborates with SVH leadership to address trends and implement performance improvement initiatives. Facilitates care coordination and communication between SVHs, VA Medical Centers, and community providers to ensure seamless transitions and continuity of care. Provides education and guidance to SVH staff, Veterans, and families on care processes, VA benefits, and available resources. Supports compliance with VA contracts, state regulations, and accreditation standards through consultation, audits, and participation in surveys or reviews. Utilizes data systems and population health tools to analyze trends, inform decision making, and improve system-level outcomes. Advocates for Veterans to ensure access to appropriate services, quality care, and a safe living environment. Promotes a collaborative, respectful partnership with State Veterans Home staff. Applies clinical judgment to support decision-making while maintaining clear role boundaries as a consultant. Contributes to ongoing quality improvement, regulatory readiness, and Veteran centered care initiatives. 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: Intermittent between the hours of 7:30 am - 4:00 pm, Monday-Friday, depending on needs of the facility. Subject to change based on the needs of the facility. Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. Must be able to independently operate Government Vehicle. Must provide clean driving record report from the DMV during the pre-employment process.