Registered Nurse- Women's Health Rn Care Coordinator/Maternity Care Coordinator

Duties

The staff Women's Health RN Care Manager/Maternity Care Coordinator is a registered nurse responsible for continuous delivery of client care. The Woman's Health RN Care Manager/Maternity Care Coordinator interprets the philosophy and goals of Nursing Service to others in the work setting; functions within established guidelines and demonstrates the ability to work effectively and develop sound relationships with clients, their caregivers and other professional and supportive personnel who provide client care. This position entails oversight in Albany VAMC and 11 CBOC's: Westport, Bainbridge, Saranac Lake, Fonda, Catskill, Glens Falls, Plattsburgh, Schenectady, Troy, Clifton Park and Kingston. The job duties include but are not limited to -

• Participates in the formulation, review and revision of nursing policies and procedures
• Collaborates with the Primary Care Providers as necessary to evaluate changes in patient condition, unexpected response to treatment or unexpected diagnostic test results.
• Completes appropriate due reminders during face-to-face and telephone contact
• Provides for own continuing professional development by literature review, continuing education certification and/or formal education
• Leads daily interdisciplinary huddles
• Serves as a resource to other staff in assisting with roll out of new female programs for Veterans
• Communicates in a positive, courteous and friendly manner with patients, families and visitors
• Working with the local VA medical facility Office of Community Care to collaborate on referrals for care in the community.
• Reviews diagnostic/lab results and communicates critical and abnormal values to provider for follow-up
• Provides assessment of care for walk-in veterans, including follow-up when necessary
• Assess need for unscheduled appointments for proper resource utilization and time management for patients
• Performs telephone triage
• Analyzes patients' physiology, pathology, cultural and psycho-socioeconomic needs to assess plan, provide and evaluate nursing interventions with individuals, families and communities in the primary health setting, and recommends to the provider appropriate interventions for consideration
• Ensuring the effective coordination of care between VA and maternity care providers in the community, and all relevant VA and community specialist providers treating the pregnant Veteran.
• Identifies need for staff education at the unit/team/work group level, and organizes and leads staff in the presentation of unit/team/work group educational offering(s), informal or formal
• Demonstrates ability to function effectively independently in allocating resources. Applies problem- solving skills at the unit or team level, using the team approach to identify, analyze and resolve problems
• Demonstrates ability to work effectively with patients, significant others, professional and supportive personnel who provide patient/supportive care, initiating/requesting additional support from any team provider for optimal quality care
• Initiates appropriate internal and external referrals for client/family needs/problems
• Performs assessment and prioritization for patients who present to the clinic requesting same day appointments if needed
• Contributes to the management of program resources to facilitate continuity of care
• Provide cross-coverage for the WHCM/Pap/Mammo Coordinator as needed to ensure continuity of care for the Women's Health Program
• Collaborates with other disciplines and caregivers and uses group process for decision-making and interdisciplinary problem solving
• Facilitating coordination of maternity care for pregnant Veterans on inpatient psychiatric units or in residential care programs.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• You may be required to serve a probationary period.
• Subject to background/security investigation.
• U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
• Must pass pre-employment physical examination
• 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.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
• 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.
• Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.

How You Will Be Evaluated

• Resume
• Reasonable accommodation policy
• Financial suitability
• Disability Letter (VA)
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
• Privacy Act
• Resume
• Selective Service
• Other (1)

• 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

  
  
  VA Form 10-2850a - 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.
  

  • DD-214/ Statement of Service
  • Disability Letter (VA)
  • License
  • Other (1)
  • Professional Certification
  • Resume

  
  
  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.

• 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.
• Signature and false statements
• New employee probationary period
• Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.
• License
• DD-214/ Statement of Service
• Professional Certification
• Social security number request

• 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 08/18/2023 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12078934.

  • 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

  Holly Kraeger

  Phone

  518-626-6769

  Email

  [email protected]

  Address

  Samuel S Stratton VA Medical Center - Albany
  113 Holland Ave
  Albany, NY 12208
  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.

• 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.

• 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

Required Documents

Clarification from the agency

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