Registered Nurse (State Veterans Home Care Coordinator)

Quick Facts

• Role: Registered Nurse (State Veterans Home Care Coordinator)

• Focus: Clinical liaison and care coordination between a VA Medical Center and State Veterans Homes

Description

The Registered Nurse serves as a clinical consultant and liaison to support delivery of safe, high-quality, Veteran-centered care. The role provides patient management, care coordination, and discharge/disposition planning across inpatient and outpatient settings, coordinating services across VA and community providers. You will review clinical delivery and documentation, monitor quality indicators, support compliance, and use data tools to improve system-level outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care and discharge/disposition planning for Veterans with complex acute, chronic, and life-threatening conditions

• Facilitate communication and collaboration among VA programs, SVH staff, and interdisciplinary teams

• Serve as a clinical resource on Veteran care needs, standards of practice, and regulatory requirements

• Review and evaluate clinical care delivery, documentation, and outcomes against VA expectations

• Monitor quality indicators (e.g., hospital transfers, infections, falls, pressure injuries) and support performance improvement initiatives

• Ensure continuity of care through coordinated interfaces between VA and community programs

• Educate SVH staff, Veterans, and families on care processes, VA benefits, and available resources

• Support compliance with VA contracts, state regulations, and accreditation standards via consultation, audits, and participation in surveys/reviews

• Use data systems and population health tools to analyze trends and inform decision-making

• Advocate for access to appropriate services and a safe living environment

Benefits

• Competitive salary with potential performance awards

• Paid time off: 50 days per year (annual leave, sick leave, and federal holidays)

• Federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% contributions

• Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care insurance options

• 1 full, unrestricted RN license from any U.S. state/territory

• Intermittent work schedule within 7:30 am–4:00 pm, Monday–Friday (facility needs dependent)

• Telework: not available; not a virtual position