RN - Clinical Transfer Coordinator

<p>The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this occupational series. For more information, refer to Required Documents below. Please note this position is only open to Department of Veteran Affairs Employees only. Please see Required Documents for documentation proof that is required to be uploaded with your application packet. This job will close when we have received 50 applications, which may be sooner than the closing date.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>The Clinical Transfer Coordinator Registered Nurse is responsible and accountable for the coordination, facilitation, and oversight of patient transfers and referrals within the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) and between VHA and community partners. The incumbent executes all elements of the nursing process-assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation-while ensuring safe, timely, and cost-effective transitions of care across the continuum. Major Duties and Responsibilities: Coordinates all interfacility transfers, to include VA-to-VA and VA-to-community transfers, ensuring safe, efficient, and patient-centered transitions of care. Serves as the central point of contact for all incoming and outgoing patient transfer requests. Facilitates communication between referring and accepting providers (physician-to-physician and nurse-to-nurse) to ensure continuity of care. Coordinates patient placement utilizing the Bed Management System (BMS) and VISN patient placement tools. Ensures completion and effective communication of all required clinical documentation (e.g., consults, labs, imaging, progress notes) to receiving facilities. Maintains accurate and timely documentation in CPRS, transfer logs, and electronic tracking systems. Reviews and synthesizes clinical data from multiple sources, including the electronic health record (EHR), Joint Legacy Viewer (JLV), external medical records, and verbal reports. Collaborates with the Medical Officer of the Day (MOD), Nursing Officer of the Day (NOD), and interdisciplinary teams to determine the appropriate disposition of incoming transfers. Arranges patient transport via ground or air Emergency Medical Services (EMS), ensuring the appropriate level of care (BLS, ALS, CCT, Code 3) is provided. Communicates patient condition and care requirements to EMS providers. Completes and maintains transportation logs and all other required documentation. Preferred Experience: 5+ years of bedside clinical nursing experience in med/surg, ED and/or ICU. Experience coordinating patient transfers in an acute care or hospital setting, including familiarity with BMS, EHR/CPRS and interfacility communication tools. Experience collaborating with interdisciplinary teams such as physicians, nurses and EMS personnel to determine patient disposition and arrange transportation. Strong background in managing clinical documentation, patient placement logistics, and communication between VA and community partners. Work Schedule: Variable hours Telework: Not Available Compressed Work Schedule: Yes Virtual: This is not a virtual position .Location: Main Hospital, 6900 N. Pecos Rd, North Las Vegas NV 89086 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required FS #: 10584-F, 10585-F, 10586-F, 10587-F</p><h3>Requirements</h3>You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. 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. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. You may be required to serve a probationary period. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Probationary Period: During the first two years of your employment, you may be required to serve a probationary period beginning the effective date of your appointment. This period is considered to be an extension of the interview process and will provide your supervisor with an opportunity to evaluate your conduct and performance on the job. During this period if it is determined that your performance or conduct fails to demonstrate your qualifications for employment, you may be terminated.<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/.