Registered Nurse - Gynecology, Maternity and Fertility Care Coordinator

<p>The Gynecology, Maternity and Fertility Care Coordinator Registered Nurse serves as a clinical care manager and patient advocate for Veterans receiving gynecology, maternity, reproductive, infertility, pregnancy, postpartum, and newborn-related healthcare services. The RN coordinates care across VA and community providers, ensuring Veterans receive timely, high-quality, patient-centered services while maintaining continuity of care throughout the reproductive health journey.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>The coordinator provides education, case management, care coordination, and resource navigation while promoting positive maternal and infant health outcomes. This position requires flexibility, additional duties as assigned to support women's clinic/health such as onsite clinic coverage, triage, mammography, gynecology, and primary care (PACT) coverage/support/care coordination. Duties and Responsibilities include: Coordinate comprehensive gynecology, maternity, reproductive, and fertility care services for Veterans receiving care through VA and community providers. Serve as the primary clinical point of contact for Veterans throughout preconception, infertility treatment, pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and newborn care. Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify healthcare needs, psychosocial concerns, and potential barriers to care. Perform comprehensive nursing assessments to identify physical, emotional, psychosocial, and educational needs. Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans to promote positive maternal and infant outcomes. Coordinate referrals, authorizations, consultations, and appointments for obstetric, gynecologic, fertility, and specialty healthcare services. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including primary care providers, obstetricians, gynecologists, fertility specialists, social workers, mental health providers, and community care partners. Monitor Veterans throughout pregnancy to ensure timely prenatal care, recommended screenings, and appropriate follow-up services. Provide patient education regarding fertility treatment options, reproductive health, prenatal care, childbirth preparation, breastfeeding, postpartum recovery, and newborn care. Track high-risk pregnancies and coordinate interventions to address medical, behavioral health, or social determinants of health concerns. Facilitate access to VA benefits, maternity care coordination programs, lactation support services, and community resources. Assess and address barriers to care, including transportation, housing instability, financial concerns, and access to healthcare services. Provide ongoing case management and care coordination to ensure continuity of care between VA and community providers. Review clinical documentation, laboratory results, diagnostic testing, and specialist recommendations to support effective care planning. Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record in accordance with VA policies and regulatory requirements. Monitor patient outcomes and quality indicators related to maternity and fertility care services. Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and performance improvement initiatives related to women's health and reproductive services. Advocate for Veteran-centered, culturally sensitive, and evidence-based care throughout the reproductive healthcare continuum. Educate staff regarding maternity care coordination processes, fertility services, and reproductive health resources available to Veterans. Ensure compliance with VA directives, accreditation standards, community care requirements, and nursing practice standards. Utilize clinical judgment and nursing expertise to identify complications, coordinate appropriate interventions, and escalate concerns when necessary. Coordinate infertility evaluations and treatment services for eligible Veterans. Monitor Veterans receiving assisted reproductive technology (ART) services and fertility-related procedures. Follow Veterans through pregnancy and up to one year postpartum to support maternal health and wellness. Screen for postpartum depression, intimate partner violence, and other psychosocial concerns, facilitating referrals as needed. Coordinate newborn healthcare enrollment and follow-up services when applicable. Serve as a subject matter expert for maternity and fertility care programs within the VA healthcare system. 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: Full-time, 8:00am-4:30pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized</p><h3>Requirements</h3>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 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.<h3>Education</h3>IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.