The Transfer Coordinator RN is a Registered Nurse, qualified by experience and education to provide direct staff support in planning, designing, integrating, implementing, modifying, and evaluating the effectiveness of program components and/ or services to improve the quality of patient care and the appropriateness and timeliness of services provided.

Duties

The Transfer Coordinator is aligned with the department of Nursing and collaborates with all services to ensure safe transfer outcomes. The Transfer Coordinator is responsible for providing the clinical leadership and expertise for the coordination of the medical center's Transfer Center Operations. He/she possesses intimate knowledge of federal regulations, community regulations, EMTALA, VHA guidelines, medical review criteria, utilization management processes, clinical documentation requirements, current standards of care, direct patient care, to include incoming/outgoing consult completion, initiates and tracks emergency care notifications, follows emergency medical transport procedures, and compliance guidelines. Clinical oversight of the non-VA care approval process is provided by the medical center Chief of Staff or designee. The incumbent supports the medical center's mission by possessing and exemplifying the core competencies of the High Performance Model The nurse's primary commitment is to the patient/resident, whether an individual, family, group, or community (ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses). 1. Receives and completes inpatient/outpatient consults utilizing comprehensive knowledge of clinical practice and critical care principles to assess appropriate level of care and to ensure compliance with established guidelines resulting in expedite veteran transfers . 2. Conducts clinical reviews to interpret and evaluate complex data directly related to diagnosis, condition, and treatment to assure appropriate medical care/assignments are followed. 3. Applies knowledge of adult and geriatric disease entities and current accepted treatment modalities to establish conformance with criteria for transfers. 4. Utilizes applicable technical skills maintaining tracking methods for data retrieval. 5. Demonstrates knowledge of complex automated data processing systems and their application for communication and data management. (e.g., VISTA, CPRS, VHA Intranet, Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook) 6. Analyzes data and communicates care coordination outcomes data as requested to assess need for improvement in departmental processes. 7. Assumes leadership responsibility in providing direct support for the development, coordination, maintenance and operation for clinical care coordination within the Transfer Center at the departmental level when the Lead RN Transfer Coordinator is on leave or otherwise not available. 8. Communicates effectively both orally and in writing with professional, administrative, agencies and technical staff within the medical center and Non-VA organizations and/or providers as needed to coordinate GEC Skilled Home Health/Hospice services. 9. Promotes customer service, internal/external, by incorporating the VHA Core Values (Trust, Respect, Commitment, Compassion, and Excellence) into daily practice and performance. 10. Proficiently provides direct patient care at bedside, to include during medical transports. 11. Maintains a unrestricted Driver's license, knowledge and proficiencies of Ambulance operations, various DME, Medical equipment, and of Stryker Gurney competencies. 12. Demonstrates the ability to appropriately document in the Medical Record. Preferred Experience: ED/ Critical Care ICU 2 years experience Case management/discharge planning experience Knowledge of EMS procedures and acuity levels Knowledge base of DME Knowledge of Interdisciplinary collaboration 1 year Charge Nurse or NOD experience Knowledge of gurney, transport monitor, and critical care ground transports. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8 or 10 hour shifts . Shifts will be determined by the needs of the service . 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. U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. 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. 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/12511190. 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.

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: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Contacts

• Address Jerry L Pettis Memorial Veterans Hospital 11201 Benton Street Loma Linda, CA 92357 US
• Name: Michele Howard
• Phone: 909-871-7413
• Email: [email protected]