Registered Nurse - Community Care Coordinator

The VA New Mexico Healthcare System is seeking a highly skilled/experienced Registered Nurse to serve within our Community Care Service. Work location will be at the Raymond G. Murphy Medical Center in Albuquerque. The role will involve serving as a consultant for problem solving in nursing and organizational issues, using critical thinking skills and sound judgment to ensure positive patient outcomes and conducting performance improvement activities. Basic Requirements 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 an approved professional nursing school. The program must be accredited by one of the following accrediting bodies at the time the program was completed: the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). OR 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 the 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). OR Graduates of foreign professional nursing schools: 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 than 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 or Commonwealth (i.e., Puerto Rico) of the United States, 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 Nurse I, Level I – Delivers fundamental, knowledge‑based care to assigned clients while developing technical competencies. Education: An Associate Degree (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing. Nurse I, Level II – Demonstrates integration of biopsychosocial concepts, cognitive skills, and technically competent practice in providing care to clients with basic or complex needs. Education: An ADN or Diploma in Nursing and 1 year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I, Level I; 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 in goal setting for managing complex client situations. Education: An ADN or Diploma in Nursing and 2 years of professional nursing experience in which one year is equivalent to Nurse I, Level II; or a BSN and 1 year of professional nursing experience equivalent to the Nurse I, Level II; or a Master’s degree in nursing (MSN) with 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. Education: A BSN with 2 years of professional nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I, Level III; or an MSN with one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I, Level III; or a Master’s degree in a related field with a BSN and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I, Level III; 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. Education: MSN with 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 a 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. 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: Note: Foreign education programs/degrees are not creditable as related degrees. Foreign Education Equivalency: The only certifying body recognized by the VA is CGFNS and its subsidiary, International Consultants of Delaware (ICD). Without certification of BSN equivalency, the VA can only consider the degree at the associate level, and pay will be determined accordingly. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit Physical Requirements Heavy lifting (45 lbs and over) Heavy carrying (45 lbs and over) Straight pulling and pushing Reaching above shoulder Use of fingers Both hands required Walking and standing up to 8 hours Repeated bending Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously Hearing aid permitted #J-18808-Ljbffr US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair