Registered Nurse - National Tele-hospital Medicine Coordinator

The Iowa City VA Health Care System is recruiting for a National Telehospital Medicine Coordinator Registered Nurse. Incumbent is responsible for facilitating the continuity of clinical, administrative, and technical aspects of patient care for sites served by the National Telehospital Medicine Program. Duty station negotiable to any site within VISN 23. The selectee must reside within a 50 mile commuting distance of a VISN 23 facility for daily reporting.

The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being. Major Duties included but are not limited to: Provide evidence-based inpatient nursing care and care coordination across Tele-HM sites Manage patient transitions, including transfers and discharges, ensuring continuity of care Serve as point of contact for assigned sites and support orientation of new hub hospitalists Collaborate with hospitalists, interdisciplinary teams, Veterans, and caregivers Coordinate testing, labs, and care needs across VA and civilian facilities Identify and address actual or potential nursing issues; engage patients and families in care plans Participate in inpatient rounds and site-specific hospitalist meetings Collect and report program data, including volume, readmissions, and length of stay Communicate effectively with diverse populations and demonstrate strong customer service Prioritize tasks, adapt to changing demands, and maintain Veteran-centered care VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards Pay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential 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) 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: 8:00a.m. - 4:30p.m. CST (negotiable based on time zones) Appointment Type: Temporary position that will not exceed 09/30/2029 Telework: Not available Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards

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/examination. 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.