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The incumbent serves the veterans receiving care at Rocky Mountain Regional Medical Center (RMRMC) by providing education, navigation, coordination and consultation. The incumbent is responsible for working closely with the Cath Lab/JR Nurse Manager, Chief Nurse lnterventional Services, Section Chief of Cardiology, and Cardiology and Cardiovascular providers to develop, plan, and implement structural heart disease programs. Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. English Language Proficiency. In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English. Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate State-accrediting agency and accredited by one of the following accrediting bodies at the time the program was completed by the applicant: The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). In cases of graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing, possession of current, full, active and unrestricted registration will meet the requirement of graduation from an approved school of professional nursing. OR The completion of coursework equivalent to a nursing degree in a MSN Bridge Program that qualifies for professional nursing registration constitutes the completion of an approved course of study of professional nursing. Students should submit the certificate of professional nursing to sit for the NCLEX to the VA along with a copy of the MSN transcript. (Reference VA Handbook 5005, Appendix G6) OR In cases of graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing, possession of a current, full, active and unrestricted registration will meet the requirement for graduation from an approved school of professional nursing. Current, full, active, and unrestricted registration as a graduate professional nurse in a State, Territory or Commonwealth (i.e., Puerto Rico) of the United States, or the District of Columbia. Preferred Experience: 2 yrs Cardiac Catheterization Lab Experience required. Would prefer applicant to have TAVR and Watchman experience. Grade Determinations: The following criteria must be met in determining the grade assignment of candidates, and if appropriate, the level within a grade: Nurse I Level I - An Associate Degree (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing, with no additional nursing practice/experience required. Nurse I Level II - An ADN or Diploma in Nursing and approximately 1 year of nursing practice/experience; OR an ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a bachelor's degree in a related field with no additional nursing practice/experience; OR a Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) with no additional nursing practice/experience. Nurse I Level III - An ADN or Diploma in Nursing and approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience; OR an ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a Bachelor's degree in a related field and approximately 1-2 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a BSN with approximately 1-2 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a Master's degree in nursing (MSN) or related field with a BSN and no additional nursing practice/experience. Nurse II - A BSN with approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience; OR ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a Bachelor's degree in a related field and approximately 2-3 year's of nursing practice/experience; OR a Master's degree in nursing or related field with a BSN and approximately 1-2 year's of nursing practice/experience; OR a Doctoral degree in nursing or meets basic requirements for appointment and has doctoral degree in a related field with no additional nursing practice/experience required. Nurse III - Master's degree in nursing or related field with BSN and approximately 2-3 year's of nursing practice/experience; OR a Doctoral degree and approximately 2-3 year's of nursing practice/experience. Reference: VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-6 Nurse Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office. Physical Requirements: The incumbent must be able to perform all activities of the position without restriction. This position involves considerable standing, walking, stooping, bending, reaching, lifting and turning. The work may involve pushing or lifting weight in excess of 50 pounds and going up and down flights of stairs. The position requires visual and auditory acuity at a level to provide safe and effective care. The position requires the individual to work for periods of time with arms above shoulder level or with the neck in a fully flexed or extended position and the ability to physically control or protect him/herself from physically abusive patients. This position requires the individual to travel in an automobile for several hours at a time. ["The Structural Heart Disease Clinical Coordinator utilizes evidence-based practice, national directives, policies and procedures and standing operating procedures to guide and direct process and quality improvement initiatives. Performance improvements include the veteran experience, patient care outcomes, safety, clinical efficiency, resource utilization, and improving access. The incumbent is responsible for the following: understanding electronic health record documentation systems, specific quality metrics, interpreting T JC standards; interpreting VA Handbooks and Directives regarding quality management /performance improvement/patient safety issues; continued readiness for regulatory visits including OIG, CART, NSO, NCPO and NAPO; collaborating with the facility Patient Safety Officer; overseeing / managing national accreditation programs and monitoring progress of reviews and follow action items to ensure completion in a timely manner. The incumbent serves as a resource and provides education to staff and residents. The incumbent works collaboratively with other departments including HAS, travel, and other interventional areas. The incumbent provides care coordination including long term follow up, patient education and guidance for structural heart disease procedures. The incumbent provides clinical expertise and consultation to staff and providers. The incumbent conduct's tracers, operational assessments and participates in the design of special studies to define the cause and scope of issues or trends and assist in the identification of appropriate criteria for problem resolution. Analysis includes patient trends and patterns. The incumbent maintains a database to track care and follow up. He/she participates in the development of innovative approaches to the establishment, enhancement, modification, and/or improvements in a variety of facility programs related to performance improvement/quality management. The incumbent may be asked to assist with procedural care as assigned by supervisor. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday; 7:00 am to 4:30 pm NOTE: Candidates must be willing to work weekends, irregular work hours and extended hours. The candidate must be willing to be assigned to other related services and/or locations, if necessary.\nTelework: Not Available\nVirtual: This is not a virtual position.\nFinancial Disclosure Report: Not required"]