Registered Nurse-Women's Health Clinical Navigator

Summary The Veterans Affairs Oklahoma City Health Care System is seeking a Registered Nurse-Women's Health Clinical Navigator for Ambulatory Care to provide and/or supervise direct patient care. Assess - plan - implement - and evaluate delivery of care based on age specific components. Assume responsibility for the coordination of care focused on patient education - self-management - and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care. Qualifications English Language Proficiency (in accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7403(f) - no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English) Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate accrediting agency and accredited by one of the following accrediting bodies at the time the program was completed by the applicant: The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) Individuals attending a master's level bridge program in nursing who have completed coursework equivalent to a bachelor's level degree in Nursing may have opportunity to become registered as a nurse with a state licensing board prior to completion of the bridge program Upon achievement of a State license - the individual may be appointed on a temporary basis and later converted to a permanent appointment upon successful completion and graduation from the bridge program (Reference VA Handbook 5005 - Appendix G6) In cases of graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing - possession of a current, full, active, and unrestricted registration will meet the requirement for graduation from an approved school of professional nursing to warrant an appointment as a Nurse who has completed an associated degree/entry level Nursing education program Credit for foreign nursing education higher that associate degree/entry level requires a formal degree equivalency validation from a recognized equivalency evaluation accepted by VA such as International Consultants of Delaware (ICD) Current, full, active, and unrestricted registration as a graduate professional nurse in a State, Territory, Commonwealth (i.e. Puerto Rico), or the District of Columbia Graduate Nurse Technician (GNT) Exception: Candidates who otherwise meet the basic education requirements but do not possess the required licensure may be appointed at the entry step of the grade and level applicable to the completed nursing education as a GNT on a 120-day temporary appointment while actively pursuing licensure (may be extended up to two years on a case‑by‑case basis.) NOTE: Grandfathering Provision - All persons currently employed in VHA in 0610 series and performing the duties as described in the qualification standard on the effective date of the standard (1/29/2024) are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the grade held including positive education and licensure/certification Grade Determinations: The following Scope, Education and Dimension criteria must be met in determining the grade assignment of candidates and if appropriate the level within a grade The Dimension requirements (Practice - Veteran/Patient Driven Care - Leadership - Professional Development and Evidence-Based Practice/Research) are detailed for each grade and level within the online assessment: Grade/Level Scope Education Nurse I - Level I: Delivers fundamental, knowledge‑based care to assigned clients while developing technical competencies (An Associate Degree (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing - with no additional professional nursing required) Nurse I - Level II: Demonstrates integration of biopsychosocial concepts - cognitive skills and technically competent practice in providing care to clients with basic or complex (An ADN or Diploma in Nursing AND 1 year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I - Level 1; OR a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) with no additional professional nursing experience required) Nurse I - Level III: Demonstrates proficiency in practice based on conscious and deliberate planning, self‑directed goal setting for managing complex client situations (An ADN or Diploma in Nursing AND 2 years of professional nursing experience in which one year is equivalent to Nurse I - Level 2; OR a BSN and 1 year of professional nursing experience equivalent to the Nurse I - Level 2; OR a Master’s degree in nursing (MSN) and no additional professional nursing experience; OR a Master’s degree in a related field with a BSN and no additional professional nursing experience) Nurse II: Demonstrates leadership in delivering and improving holistic care through collaborative strategies with others (A BSN with 2 years of professional nursing equivalent to Nurse I - Level 3; OR an MSN with one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I - Level 3; OR a Master’s degree in a related field with a BSN and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I - Level 3; OR a Doctoral degree in Nursing with no professional nursing experience; OR a Doctoral degree in a related field with a BSN and no additional professional nursing experience) Nurse III: Executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership, experience and creative approaches to management of complex client care beyond the immediate practice setting (MSN and 2 years of specialized nursing experience – one of which is equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III; OR a Master’s degree in a related field with BSN and two years of specialized nursing experience – one of which is equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III; OR a Doctoral degree in Nursing with one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III; OR a Doctoral degree in a related field with a BSN and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III) *Note: Foreign education programs/degrees are not creditable as related degrees Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit Preferred Experience: Case Management Experience and/or Women’s Health Experience Physical Requirements: This position requires visual acuity, keen hearing, clear distinctive speech, manual dexterity; potentially long periods of continued walking, standing, stooping, sitting, bending, pulling, and pushing; transferring patients and objects may be required; mechanical inpatient lifts are provided; the incumbent may be exposed to infected patients and contaminated materials and may be required to don protective clothing in isolation situations, operative/invasive procedures, or home settings; the incumbent may occasionally be exposed to patients who are combative secondary to delirium, dementia, or psychiatric disorders; the incumbent must be a mature, flexible, sensible individual capable of working effectively in stressful situations and able to shift priorities based on patient needs; must complete annual Employee Health requirements such as annual TB screening or testing as a condition of employment. Duties The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this occupational series For more information - refer to Required Documents below VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Major Duties include - but are not limited to the following: Provides patient management, care coordination and disposition planning for Veterans, including but not limited to addressing mammography, cervical cancer screening and/or bone density testing. Assists Veterans, family members and caregivers in accessing the most appropriate services and options to meet complex healthcare needs. Coordinates care with multiple providers across all levels and sites of care, including assuring services interface within the Veterans Affairs (VA) and community programs to provide continuity of care to Veterans. Provides oversight of the patient's journey through the diagnostic and treatment continuum, ensuring that all steps in the process are scheduled, timely and completed while tracking the plan of care. Coordinates and facilitates women's health care as needed, including contacting the Veteran, facilitating appointments and authorizations, tracking receipt of test results and other medical documentation, and notifying providers of needed follow up care. Interfaces with outside referral agencies and ensures that their business and clinical practices follow regulatory standards. Anticipates and implements preventive patient care measures. Provides education, guidance and support to Veterans and caregivers while collaborating with interdisciplinary professionals across all levels of care. Addresses psychosocial, nursing and medical needs of Veterans and their families/caregivers through participation within the interdisciplinary care team. Notifies the Nurse Manager of any safety incidents, employee injuries or concerns of team members not providing care according to the appropriate Standards of Care. Performs additional duties as assigned. Pay: Competitive salary with regular salary increases and 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 401(k) 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 through Friday, 0730-1600. Telework: Not Available. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized. Financial Disclosure Report: Not required. #J-18808-Ljbffr Direct Jobs