Registered Nurse (Flow Coordinator/Transfer)

Duties

The Flow Coordinator/Transfer Nurse possesses intimate knowledge of Non-VA and emergency care federal regulations, VHA guidelines, medical review criteria, care management and utilization management processes, interfacility transfer and travel processes, clinical document requirements, current standards of care, and compliance guidelines.

The Flow Coordinator/Transfer Nurse demonstrates leadership in delivering and improving holistic care through collaborative strategies with others, decision-making and using the nursing process for complex situations that effect performance outcomes at the point of care. The functional role includes analyses and coordinates the clinical components for the approval or denial VA emergency and hospital care in response to individual health care needs along the illness and care continuum and in multiple settings. The goals are to center services around the patient, to foster patient self-managed care, and maximize efficient the cost-effective use of health care resources. Utilizes all avenues of resources available to provide safe and efficient timely coordination of quality health care and services. Possesses a strong knowledge base in financial and clinical aspects of care, a working knowledge of health care resource utilization and/or care management, and effective skills in managing, teaching, negotiating, collaborating, and communicating with multidisciplinary groups, such as local community and VA resources and client/family focus. He/she coordinates and conducts daily utilization review or patients hospitalized in non-VA facilities.

Other duties include but are not limited to:

• Participates in flow briefings & Hospital Flow Rounds discussion
• Collaborates with members of the health care team and leadership to identify and alleviate barriers to patient access and movement throughout the Miami VA Healthcare System. Partners' with community and facility stakeholders to promote clinical access to medical services and supports throughput activities within the Miami VA Healthcare System.
• Accurately entering and updating data of Veterans' condition on the Transfer Log, VISN 8 Bed Board, Daily Reports, Electronic Morning Report log etc.
• Coordinating transfers with VISN 8 facilities during and following VISN 8 Bed Calls
• Entering clinical information in CPRS Charting
• Provides clinical review of eligibility for authorized and unauthorized emergency care using federal regulations and initial clinical decisions regarding approval or denial of payment based on eligibility.
• Works in conjunction with the Utilization Management (UM) Team & Clinical Flow Team Supervisor to accomplish assigned duties.
• Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and coordinating transfers for the Miami VA Health System.
• Accessing the Bed Management System (BMS) daily to view available bed and to enter patients that are in transit to the medical center and have a waiting bed - and then remove the patient upon his/her arrival.
• Prioritize bed assignment in collaboration with Bed Control and clinical staff for patients kept in temporary bed locations for movement to the first available
• This nonsupervisory nurse will provide high level clinical nursing expertise in this consultant role; possess knowledge of utilization management processes; Veteran's Health Administration (VHA) laws and policies; in addition to regulatory guidelines.
• Attending and participating in Bed Huddles, Transitioning Level of Care meetings, phone conferences, collaborative meetings, phone conferences, etc.
• Evaluates options and services available to meet an individual's health needs through communication and available resources to promote quality cost-effective outcomes.
• Coordinating transfer-in of Veterans from community/non-VAMC hospitals

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
• Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Subject to background/security investigation.
• Must pass pre-employment physical examination
• Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
• U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
• All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
• You may be required to serve a probationary period.

How You Will Be Evaluated

• Cover Letter
• Transcript

• How to Apply

  All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 08/07/2023 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12062816.

  • To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.

  • Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.

  
  NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
  
  To verify your application is complete, log into your USA JOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USA JOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USA JOBS account or your application will be incomplete.

  Agency contact information

  Takisha Butler

  Phone

  469-733-4929

  Email

  [email protected]

  Address

  Bruce W Carter Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center
  1201 Northwest 16th Street
  Miami, FL 33125
  US

  Next steps

  Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.
  
  You may check the status of your application at any time by logging into your USA Jobs account and clicking on Applications. Information regarding your application status can be found in the USAJobs Help Center.
  
  NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.

• Registry Certificate (if applicable)
• SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
• SF-15
• Performance Appraisal
• VA 10 2850a
• License
• Disability Letter (VA)
• To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
• New employee probationary period
• Social security number request
• Selective Service
• VA 10 2850a
• Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
• Resume
• BLS
• CGFNS/ICD-International Consultants of Delaware (Foreign education equivalency required with foreign education for grade determination)
• Privacy Act
• Reasonable accommodation policy
• Transcript

• Fair and Transparent

  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Financial suitability
  • Selective Service
  • New employee probationary period
  • Signature and false statements
  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request
• Signature and false statements
• Resume

• Required Documents

  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

  To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
  

  • Resume

  • License
  • Registry Certificate (if applicable)
  • Transcript
  • CGFNS/ICD-International Consultants of Delaware (Foreign education equivalency required with foreign education for grade determination)
  • VA 10 2850a

  
  VA Form 10-2850a (Required) - Application for Nurses and Nurse Anesthetists can be found at: About VA Form 10-2850A | Veterans Affairs.
  
  
  The following documents are accepted, and may be required if applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this position. Please use this checklist to ensure you have included all documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), SF-50's (current/former Federal employees), etc.
  
  SF50: must be current (indicate current title, series, grade and salary) and/or highest grade held SF-50 - Notification of Personnel Action (Not an award SF50).
  
  

  • Cover Letter
  • DD-214/ Statement of Service
  • Disability Letter (VA)
  • License
  • VA 10 2850a
  • BLS
  • Performance Appraisal
  • Professional Certification
  • Resume
  • SF-15
  • SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
  • Transcript

  
  
  Veterans' Preference Note: Preference eligible candidates and other Veterans will be given preference when qualification of candidates are approximately equal for Title 38 positions in VHA. When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire. You must provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and character of service (honorable, general, etc.). If you are currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of impending separation. Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference" with required proof as stated on the form. Documentation is required to award preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit Feds Hire Vets - Veterans - Job Seekers - Veterans' Preference.

  If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

  Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

  Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

• Financial suitability
• License
• DD-214/ Statement of Service
• Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.
• Professional Certification

Required Documents

Clarification from the agency

Open to the public-First Area of Consideration - Current, Permanent, Bruce W Carter Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center employees including employees of the Veterans Canteen Service (VCS) and Community Based Outpatient Clinics. Second Area of Consideration- Current, Permanent, VA Nationwide employees.