USAJOBS · 2 months ago
Pulmonary Lung Cancer Screen RN Care Coordinator
San Francisco, California, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$152K/yr - $226K/yr
1+ years expThe San Francisco VA Medical Center is seeking a Pulmonary Lung Cancer Screening RN Care Coordinator to join their team. This role involves providing comprehensive coordination and management of care for Veterans eligible for lung cancer screening services, ensuring timely and patient-centered care across the continuum of lung cancer screening, diagnosis, and follow-up.
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No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Assess Veterans for eligibility for lung cancer screening according to VA and national guidelines
Review medical history, smoking history, and risk factors to determine appropriate screening recommendations
Obtain informed consent and provide education regarding screening procedures, risks, and benefits
Serve as the primary point of contact for Veterans enrolled in the lung cancer screening program
Coordinate scheduling of low-dose CT scans, follow-up imaging, and specialty referrals
Review screening results and communicate findings to patients and providers in a timely manner
Track abnormal findings and ensure adherence to follow-up imaging, biopsy, or treatment recommendations
Maintain accurate records in electronic health systems and registries
Educate Veterans about lung cancer risk factors, prevention strategies, and lifestyle modifications
Provide counseling and support to Veterans with abnormal findings or diagnosis
Serve as a resource to answer patient questions and address concerns throughout the screening process
Participate in continuous quality improvement initiatives to enhance lung cancer screening services
Collect, analyze, and report data on screening outcomes, adherence, and program effectiveness
Identify gaps in care and develop solutions to improve patient outcomes and workflow efficiency
Actively participate in multidisciplinary meetings, case conferences, and community practice discussions
Share best practices and provide input on policy, protocol, and clinical pathway development
Maintain current knowledge of evidence-based practices, VA policies, and national guidelines for lung cancer screening
Ensure documentation meets VA standards for clinical, regulatory, and reporting requirements
Support accreditation, audits, and inspections related to lung cancer screening programs
Comply with all VA safety, privacy, and confidentiality policies
Qualification
Required
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
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
English Language Proficiency. In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7403(f), 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 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); OR Individuals attending a master's level bridge program in nursing who have completed coursework equivalent to a bachelor's level degree in Nursing may have opportunity to become registered as a nurse with a state licensing board prior to completion of the bridge program. Upon achievement of a State license, the individual may be appointed on temporary basis and later converted to a permanent appointment upon successful completion and graduation from the bridge program. (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 to warrant an appointment as a Nurse who has completed an associated degree/entry level Nursing education program. Credit for foreign nursing education higher that associate degree/entry level requires a formal degree equivalency validation from a recognized equivalency evaluation accepted by VA such as International Consultants of Delaware (ICD)
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. Graduate Nurse Technician (GNT) Exception: Candidates who otherwise meet the basic education requirements, but do not possess the required licensure, may be appointed at the entry step of the grade and level applicable to the completed nursing education as a GNT on a 120-day temporary appointment while actively pursuing licensure (may be extended up to two years on a case-by-case-basis.)
Preferred
One year or more of Care Coordination experience in outpatient setting
Benefits
50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)
Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
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