Description du poste
This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.
PRINCIPALES MISSIONS :
Durham VAHCS is seeking a highly motivated Registered Nurse to serve as a Gastroenterology (GI) Navigator within the outpatient specialty clinic. The GI Navigator provides comprehensive, evidence-based nursing care and coordinates services for Veterans receiving outpatient GI care. The RN serves as a primary point of contact for Veterans, families, and caregivers, facilitating timely access to diagnostic evaluations, treatment, and follow-up services. The Navigator facilitates care across multiple providers, care levels, and settings within both the VA and community networks to maintain seamless continuity of care. The RN collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to identify barriers, coordinate services, promote patient education and safety, and support improved access and quality outcomes. Major Duties and Responsibilities 1. Coordinates and monitors Veterans throughout the GI care continuum, including initial referrals, diagnostic evaluations, procedures, treatment, and ongoing surveillance. Ensures recommended services are scheduled, completed, and aligned with individualized plans of care to improve access and reduce delays. 2. Provides individualized education and support to Veterans and caregivers regarding GI conditions, diagnostic procedures, treatment plans, medication instructions, and follow-up recommendations. Identifies barriers to care and promotes Veteran-centered decisions, self-management, and positive patient experiences. 3. Evaluates patient outcomes, identifies gaps in service delivery, and participates in initiatives to improve consult management, procedure completion, patient safety, and timely follow-up. 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 hour tours, Monday-Friday, between the hours of 7am - 6pm Telework: N/A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES :
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)