Registered Nurse (Community Care Coordinator)

Summary

The Community Care (CC) Nurse is a licensed professional registered nurse assigned to coordinate care for Veterans requesting or referred for community care. The RN is responsible for evaluating care requested as a delegate of authority (DOA), as established by Chief of Staff, and providing the clinical guidance and expertise for the coordination of community care. This includes assessment, planning, implementing and evaluating care.

Duties

https://youtu.be/LM35k1p_3Tc?si=OYdVLJgrv6Jbwh7l Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Utilize multiple approved resources including: CPRS, Consult Tracking Manager (CTM), Consult Toolbox (CTB), JLV (Joint Legacy Viewer), Virtru Pro, Scanning, Vista Imaging Display, Vista Imaging Capture, External Provider Scheduling (EPS), Enterprise Precision Scanning and Indexing (EPSI), Provider Profile Management System (PPMS), HSRM, Bizcom, ECfax, Milliman Care Guidelines (MCG), TriWest Portal and associated program guidebook(s). Review and evaluate community care care requests as a delegate of authority (DOA), as established by Chief of Staff, for specific categories of care. Review supporting documentation for medical appropriateness and completeness, and authorize or deny requests. Verify the veteran's enrollment status, and place an enrollment LEAF request as needed when veteran is listed as "Not Enrolled" or "In Progress" Determine the most appropriate Standardized Episodes of Care (SEOC) for a consult, can clearly outline the consult authorization coverage and specific relevant limitations, and is able to explain these details to the veteran effectively Utilize the DST through Consult Toolbox to determine Community Care eligibility as outlined in the Mission Act and IVC Field Guidebook. Utilize Care Management Tool (CMT) for complex care coordination along with coordination with VA providers and community provider. Review incoming records from the community providers for medical appropriateness, completeness and significant findings. Assure scanned results are placed in medical record and attached to the associated consults. Speak with veterans and be a resource for helping veterans understand care or treatments as well as the expected process for community care. Act as a resource of knowledge for the community care process for fellow VA staff. Coordinate care with Internal VA Specialty Providers and/or Primary Care teams on consults and veteran needs. Coordinate care with the Community Care LIPs. Collaborate with other health care team members and staff (social workers, travel team etc.) to facilitate complete care of the veteran. Educate and train incoming CC Nurse staff. Appropriately documents nursing evaluations, assessment and interventions in medical record. Maintain a flexible work environment to the changing needs of the office workload and patient needs. Base care on current evidenced based, best practice standards, knowledge/technological advances and/or research findings. Knowledgeable of the federal regulations for Community Care, VHA, Guidelines, and care management processes. Identify personal learning needs and assume responsibility for own professional growth. Advocate fiscal responsibility in the management of patient care through effective utilization of resources. Maintain a working knowledge of resources available in the community. Participate in quality improvement activities. Schedule Veteran appointments, generate authorizations utilizing scheduling software (ex. HSRM, RefDoc etc.) and communicate with both Veteran and community provider to coordinate appointment. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards Pay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards Paid Time Off: 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory Work Schedule: 8:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. Monday - Friday Telework: Available. The Veterans Health Administration, including VISN 19 and the VA Salt Lake City Health Care System, will comply fully with the intention and instructions contained in the "Return to Office" Executive Order. This position will likely be eligible to telework on a limited Ad-Hoc basis only. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized

Requirements

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. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.

Qualifications and evaluation

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your application, resume, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment. NOTE: Candidate's education, scope, and length of nursing practice (experience) will be considered in determining the grade and salary of the applicant selected. The recommended salary may be at any point in the range listed for this vacancy. Experience as an RN will be evaluated to determine if the experience is of an acceptable level of quality with regard to the following five dimensions of nursing: Practice, Veteran/Patient Driven Care, Leadership, Professional Development, and Evidence/Based Practice/Research. Each dimension of practice has criteria that demonstrate essential core competencies for VHA Nursing Personnel. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position. It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment. Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.

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 09/14/2026 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire, click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13053635. 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 are submitted prior to the closing date. During the application process you may have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.

Required documents

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes: Long-form resume/Curriculum vitae (CV) The following documents are accepted and may be required if applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this position. DD-214/ Statement of Service Disability Letter (VA) License Long-form resume/Curriculum vitae (CV) Other (1) Performance Appraisal Professional Certification 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.

Additional information

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status. VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement. Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.