Registered Nurse - Clinical Surveillance Unit Coordinator

The Clinical Surveillance Unit Coordinator is accountable for the tracking of suspicious diagnostic exams to diagnosis. The system allows for a "double-check" to ensure appropriate clinical follow-up is completed and communication facilitated with the Primary Care provider (PCP). PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : The Clinical Surveillance Unit Coordinator is accountable for the tracking of suspicious diagnostic exams to diagnosis. The system allows for a "double-check" to ensure appropriate clinical follow-up is completed and communication facilitated with the Primary Care provider (PCP). The employee facilitates the tracking of all suspicious lung nodules, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms, and hepatic lesions. The employee will facilitate interventions that result in measurable outcomes of Veteran satisfaction and clinical improvement. The employee will assure SA V ARCS compliance with accreditation, VISN, and OIG requirements, and will create a positive, transparent process that highlights the importance of the Clinical Surveillance Unit in the mission of serving the Veteran. Clinical Duties May Include the Following: Initial and ongoing monitoring and tracking of abnormal images/lung nodules. Communicates with clinicians to assure that they are alerted to abnormal images when necessary Collaborates with the informatics team members to improve reporting systems Coordinates follow-up imaging for identified pulmonary, hepatic, and AAA patients. Optimizes Veteran-centered care practices through patient education, care management, and appropriate utilization of system processes. Organizes in-services to educate and share information about the Clinical Surveillance system. Identifies systems problems and leads improvement processes to resolve problems, facilitate change, and/or evaluate improvement outcomes. Uses care coordination strategies most appropriate for an identified group of patients to provide quality, coordinated Veteran driven care while controlling costs and improving the efficiency of clinical systems. Conducts an annual System-wide needs assessment for the Clinical Surveillance Unit. Develops an annual and projected plan designed to meet identified needs. Identifies the CSU resources needed within the station and at the current CBOCs. Functions as a consultant on methods and approaches for CSU, particularly in the design of the Unit Collaborates with all appropriate SA V AHCS disciplines and encourages all services to utilize Clinical Surveillance Unit resources. Utilizes opportunities for self-development by participating in at least one educational activity per year that enhances professional expertise. Promotes visibility and importance of CSU through regular conducting of training seminars and meetings with clinical staff. Reviews and monitors compliance with Joint Commission accreditation standards. Work Schedule: 07:00AM -15:30PM Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): 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 perm

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