Registered Nurse - Referral Clinical Coordinator

Join the Sioux Falls VA Health Care System as a Referral Clinical Coordinator Registered Nurse and help Veterans access timely, high-quality care through community providers. In this rewarding role, you'll coordinate referrals, manage complex care needs, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, and advocate for Veterans throughout their care journey. Make a meaningful impact by improving access to services, supporting informed decisions, and ensuring seamless transitions back to VA care.

Make a lasting difference in the lives of Veterans by joining the Community Care team at the Sioux Falls VA Health Care System as a Referral Clinical Coordinator Registered Nurse. This position offers a unique opportunity to bridge the gap between VA and community health care services, ensuring Veterans receive coordinated, timely, and appropriate care. You'll work alongside dedicated health care professionals, community providers, and interdisciplinary teams to navigate complex care needs, strengthen continuity of care, and empower Veterans to make informed health care decisions. Through clinical expertise, advocacy, and innovative problem-solving, you'll help improve access to essential services while supporting quality outcomes and responsible resource utilization. Join a collaborative environment where your nursing skills, professional growth, and commitment to Veteran-centered care contribute directly to the success of the VA mission. Duties include, but are not limited to: Coordinate community care referrals and episodic health care services, ensuring Veterans receive timely access to appropriate treatment from community providers. Manage complex care needs through clinical assessment, case management, and coordination of services that promote continuity of care and positive health outcomes. Collaborate with VA clinicians, community providers, and interdisciplinary teams to facilitate effective communication, treatment planning, and coordinated health care delivery. Advocate for Veterans and their families by clarifying treatment options, addressing barriers to care, and supporting informed health care decisions. Facilitate seamless transitions between community providers and VA services, strengthening continuity of care and ensuring Veterans remain connected to their VA health care teams. Utilize clinical triage technology and nursing judgment to evaluate referral needs, prioritize services, and support timely access to appropriate care. Support chronic disease management by coordinating health care services, engaging Veterans in care planning, and promoting effective management of ongoing health conditions. Participate in quality improvement initiatives and evaluate health care resources to enhance referral processes, improve care coordination, and promote efficient, cost-effective services. 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: Monday -Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized 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.

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. 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.