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The incumbent practices as a The Veterans Integrate Service Network (VISN) Integrated Referral Service (VIRS)/ Traveling Veteran Coordinator (TVC) Inter-facility Coordinator (IFC) within the Boise Veterans Administration Health Care System. Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. English Language Proficiency. In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), 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 State-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). In cases of graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing, possession of current, full, active and unrestricted registration will meet the requirement of graduation from an approved school of professional nursing. OR The completion of coursework equivalent to a nursing degree in a MSN Bridge Program that qualifies for professional nursing registration constitutes the completion of an approved course of study of professional nursing. Students should submit the certificate of professional nursing to sit for the NCLEX to the VA along with a copy of the MSN transcript. (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. 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. Preferred Experience: Ability to collect, compile, and analyze data in relation to health care documentation, intervention, and treatment. Applies clinical expertise and knowledge of healthcare delivery systems to the position and communicates with the interdisciplinary team for veteran healthcare needs. Coordinate seamless transitioning of patients throughout the inpatient and outpatient care process with a focus on interfacility requests. Serves as a representative on medical center and service committees. Demonstrates knowledge and ability to apply principles of evidence-based practice to ensure positive outcomes and delivering quality patient care. Grade Determinations: The following criteria must be met in determining the grade assignment of candidates, and if appropriate, the level within a grade: Nurse I Level I - An Associate Degree (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing, with no additional nursing practice/experience required. Nurse I Level II - An ADN or Diploma in Nursing and approximately 1 year of nursing practice/experience; OR an ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a bachelor's degree in a related field with no additional nursing practice/experience; OR a Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) with no additional nursing practice/experience. Nurse I Level III - An ADN or Diploma in Nursing and approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience; OR an ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a Bachelor's degree in a related field and approximately 1-2 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a BSN with approximately 1-2 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a Master's degree in nursing (MSN) or related field with a BSN and no additional nursing practice/experience. Nurse II - A BSN with approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience; OR ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a Bachelor's degree in a related field and approximately 2-3 year's of nursing practice/experience; OR a Master's degree in nursing or related field with a BSN and approximately 1-2 year's of nursing practice/experience; OR a Doctoral degree in nursing or meets basic requirements for appointment and has doctoral degree in a related field with no additional nursing practice/experience required. Nurse III - Master's degree in nursing or related field with BSN and approximately 2-3 year's of nursing practice/experience; OR a Doctoral degree and approximately 2-3 year's of nursing practice/experience. Reference: VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-6 Nurse Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office. Physical Requirements: Moderating lifting 15-44 pounds; Heavy carrying 45 pounds and over; Straight pulling 2 hours; Pushing 2 hours; Reaching above shoulder; Use of fingers; Both hands required; Walking 2 hours; Standing 2 hours; Crawling 2 hours; Kneeling 2 hours; Repeated bending 2 hours; Climbing, legs only 2 hours; Climbing use of legs and arms; Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously; Near vision correctable at 13" to 16" to Jaeger 1 to 4; Far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other; Depth perception; Ability to distinguish basic colors and shades of colors; Hearing (aid may be permitted); Environmental Factors: Constant noise; Dust; Solvents (degreasing agents); Slippery or uneven walking surfaces; Working around machinery with moving parts; Working around moving objects or vehicles; Working with hands in water; Vibration; Working closely with others; Workling alone; Protracted or irregular hours of work; ["VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards The RN functioning in the role of VIRS/TVC IFC is responsible for managing care across the health care continuum for a select group of clients. They will provide oversight and coordination as it pertains to patient movement and referrals within VHA sites of care. They will ensure traveling Veteran's care is transitioned appropriately back to the preferred facility PACT team or specialist for ongoing care needs when the Veteran returns to their preferred facility. They will execute position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership, experience, and creative approaches to the management of complex patient care for patients receiving care through designated VA tertiary sites. Care will be provided in the least restrictive, most cost-effective manner, through use of the clinical practice guidelines and clinical pathways. They will provide quality and performance measures analysis and reporting of inter-facility consult/referrals trends and systems issues through the utilization of the nursing process. They are responsible for the triage and care coordination of complex patients to ensure smooth transition of care to other VA facilities and care related to referrals. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm;\nTelework: 2-3 days per week. Must reside within commuting distance of the Boise VAHCS.\nVirtual: This is not a virtual position.\nRelocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized;\nPermanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized;\nFinancial Disclosure Report: Not required;"]