The GI Care Coordinator will be responsible for the clinical coordination of the care (both ambulatory and inpatient) of GI patients. The GI Care Coordinator ensures that each gastroenterology patient's consults, GI related procedures, instructions, and preparations are appropriately ordered and obtained, in order to facilitate optimal procedure care.

Duties

Duties include but are not limited to: The GI Care Coordinator (GI CC) will be responsible for the clinical coordination of the care (both ambulatory and inpatient) of GI patients. The GI CC ensures that each gastroenterology patient's procedure related appointments, instructions, and preparations are appropriately ordered and obtained, in order to facilitate optimal procedure scheduling, with the special aim of avoiding no-shows and filling cancellations. The GI CC will coordinate the scheduling of each patient's procedure and follow up care, to include follow up on biopsy reports, lab reports and clinic appointments. The duties will require making clinical decisions based upon established algorithms and under supervision of a physician. This will include the triaging of consultations and ensuring that care is provided in a timely fashion. The ability to monitor the procedure schedule and to match patient load to available personnel is mandatory. May teach pre-op colonoscopy group classes. Works closely with the Administrative Officer on importing reports in CPRS and Patient Flow Suite or any other designated system per the VHA. The incumbent will require minimal supervision using the nursing process to safely and therapeutically care for patients with obvious as well as subtle needs. Identifies and seeks resolution of patients and related problems using available resources and problem solving skills. Works efficiently with all levels of staff to include collaborative efforts with other health professionals. Must follow all VHA Standard Operating Procedures. Manages daily operations of the program and assists with ensuring facility-wide compliance with VHA Directive 1110.4 Integrated Cases Management Standards of Practice. Must be willing to learn and cross cover all GI CC areas and assist with all CC workloads. Must be willing to learn and cross cover all of the technical and clerical skills in the GI Section and to cover these areas when personnel are not available. PRACTICE: Demonstrates competency using the nursing process in providing care for patients. Directs others who provide care. Performance Standards 1. Plans and delivers technically competent care to patients. 1.1. Correctly performs procedures or seeks help when needed. 1.2. Safely and effectively uses equipment required for patient care. Reports equipment in need of repair. 1.3. Recognizes subtle abnormal signs and symptoms and/or changes in patients' condition and responds appropriately. 2. Makes assignments and directs activities of other unit staff, (RNs, LPNs, students, PSAs, other team members). 3. Formulates a plan of care based on nursing assessments based on the ANA Standards of Nursing Practice and seeks assistance as needed. 3.1. Completes initial assessment of patient condition and response to treatment and initiates follow-up as needed. 3.2. Includes the patient and family/significant other in developing the initial plan of care and establishing goals. 3.3. Updates plan of care with assistance as needed. 3.4. Assesses patient's learning needs, learning preference, and readiness to learn. 3.5. Develops and implements a plan to meet learning needs, instructing patients and families in basic health teaching and discharge planning. 4. Documents the nursing process. 4.1. Documentation is consistent, accurate, concise, and timely. 4.2. Evaluates and documents patient response to interventions and progress towards attainment of goals and expected outcomes. 4.3. Revises plan of care according to evaluations of patient responses. 4.4. Uses the Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS) and the Bar Coded Medication Administration (BCMA) software per policy. (if applicable) 5. Manages nursing care of patients. 5.1. Organizes and completes own assignments in a safe and timely manner, assisting team members as necessary. 5.2. Assigns patient care responsibilities based upon patient needs and competencies of staff. 5.3. Provides direction for team members in meeting patient care needs. 5.4. Follows-up to ensure that assigned delegated tasks are completed by team members. 6. Demonstrates grade-appropriate and consistent critical thinking skills. 6.1. The nurse can recognize the patient has a problem. 6.2. The nurse can manage the problem safely and effectively, recognizing his/her scope of practice. 6.3. The nurse has a relative sense of urgency. 6.4. The nurse takes the right action for the right reason (del Bueno). 7. Role-specific Competency Checklist is complete and is rated competent in all measured areas. (See attachment) and many others not listed above Work Schedule: Monday through Friday,08:00 to 16:30 Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Requirements

Qualifications

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 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); 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 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 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 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 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. Preferred Experience: Minimum 3 years-RN experience BSN Preferred GI Clinic and/or Endoscopy procedures experience Hepatology, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Colon disease management/care coordination experience preferred. Quality Improvement Projects Experience/Committee involvement Two years of inpatient medical surgical experience and/or two years Critical Care experience Care Coordinator/Case Manager/Care Manager Experience 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: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12346781. 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 in 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 with 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 *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 and 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: VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-6 Nurse Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office. Physical Requirements: Heavy lifting (45 lbs. and over); Moderate Carrying (15-44 pounds); Straight Pulling; Pushing; Reaching above Shoulder; Walking; Standing; Repeated bending; Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously; Near vision correctable at 13" to 16" to Jaeger 1 to 4; Hearing aid (permitted); Ability to distinguish basic colors; Ability to distinguish shades of colors; Depth perception; Both eyes required; Both legs required; Use of fingers and both hands required. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications

Education

IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address Jerry L Pettis Memorial Veterans Hospital 11201 Benton Street Loma Linda, CA 92357 US
• Name: Robin Sandoval
• Phone: (909) 583-6138
• Email: [email protected]