Pulmonary Lung Cancer Screen RN Care Coordinator

The Pulmonary Lung Cancer Screening RN Care Coordinator serves as a key member of the Pulmonary and Oncology care teams - providing comprehensive coordination and management of care for Veterans eligible for lung cancer screening services. The RN Care Coordinator is responsible for ensuring that Veterans receive timely - evidence-based - and patient-centered care across the continuum of lung cancer screening - diagnosis - and follow-up at the San Francisco VA Medical Center.

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
• 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/12832746
• 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
• Preferred Experience: One year or more of Care Coordination experience in outpatient setting
• Salary for this position ranges dependent upon applicant qualifications Grade 1 Level I-III: $152 -363-$202 -633 annually Grade 2: $175 -217-$225 -700 annually Grade 3: $192 -738-$225 -700 annually Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical Requirements: This position requires visual acuity - keen hearing - clear distinctive speech - and manual dexterity
• The position requires potentially - long periods of combined walking - standing - stooping - sitting - bending - pulling - and pushing
• The incumbent must be a mature - flexible - sensible individual capable or working effectively in stressful situation - able to shift priorities based on needs of the organization
• The incumbent may be required to travel occasionally
• This position potentially requires flexibility in schedule and assignments
• Telework is position dependent and appropriate approvals are required
• telework is not guaranteed and incumbent must comply with all regulations relevant to telework agreements - policies - and processes
• If a position requires driving - incumbent is required to maintain compliance with all relevant policies and processes.
  
  

Duties

• The RN functions as a clinical expert - educator - and advocate - supporting Veterans through the screening process - ensuring adherence to national VA Lung Cancer Screening Program guidelines - promotion early detection and prevention strategies
• The RN collaborates with multidisciplinary teams including radiology - pulmonary medicine - oncology - primary care - and surgery to coordinate diagnostic testing communicate results - and facilitate continuity of care
• The RN Care Coordinator will: Assess Veterans for eligibility for lung cancer screening according to VA and national guidelines
• Review medical history - smoking history - and risk factors to determine appropriate screening recommendations
• Obtain informed consent and provide education regarding screening procedures - risks - and benefits
• Serve as the primary point of contact for Veterans enrolled in the lung cancer screening program
• Coordinate scheduling of low-dose CT scans - follow-up imaging - and specialty referrals
• Review screening results and communicate findings to patients and providers in a timely manner
• Track abnormal findings and ensure adherence to follow-up imaging - biopsy - or treatment recommendations
• Maintain accurate records in electronic health systems and registries
• Educate Veterans about lung cancer risk factors - prevention strategies - and lifestyle modifications
• Provide counseling and support to Veterans with abnormal findings or diagnosis
• Serve as a resource to answer patient questions and address concerns throughout the screening process
• Participate in continuous quality improvement initiatives to enhance lung cancer screening services
• Collect - analyze - and report data on screening outcomes - adherence - and program effectiveness
• Identify gaps in care and develop solutions to improve patient outcomes and workflow efficiency
• Actively participate in multidisciplinary meetings - case conferences - and community practice discussions
• Share best practices and provide input on policy - protocol - and clinical pathway development
• Maintain current knowledge of evidence-based practices - VA policies - and national guidelines for lung cancer screening
• Ensure documentation meets VA standards for clinical - regulatory - and reporting requirements
• Support accreditation - audits - and inspections related to lung cancer screening programs
• Comply with all VA safety - privacy - and confidentiality policies
• 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: 8:00am-4:30pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized