Registered Nurse-Community Care Coordinator

Major Duties Include, but are not limited to: Provides direct staff support as well as oversight to the VA Community Care program in planning, designing, integrating, implementing, modifying, and evaluating the effectiveness of program components and services to improve the quality of patient care and the appropriateness and timeliness of services provided. Facilitates and coordinates services between providers of the VAAAHS and non-VA providers in the local community for outpatient and inpatient care that cannot be provided by the VA or cannot be provided due to access. Processes consults utilizing clinical judgment, VACC processes, and VA guidelines and resources. Works collaboratively with fellow RN coordinators in Community Care, along with supportive medical staff to ensure timely care occurred in the community. Care coordination of episodes of care in the community will be done within the guidelines set forth by the office of community care. Functions independently within his/her