Registered Nurse - Gynecology Nurse Coordinator

Veterans Health Administration • Seattle, WA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Gynecology Nurse Coordinator serves as a key member of the Women Veterans Health Program, providing comprehensive care coordination and clinical support for Veterans receiving gynecologic services. The position facilitates timely access to care, coordinates surgical procedures and specialty services, provides patient education, conducts clinical triage, and supports care management across multiple VA care settings.

The Nurse Coordinator collaborates with providers, nursing staff, Medical Support Assistants, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care, efficient clinic operations, and positive health outcomes. The incumbent advocates for Veterans throughout their healthcare journey and serves as a clinical resource supporting continuity of care, patient safety, and excellence in women's health services.

The position supports gynecology patients across multiple clinical sites, including Seattle and American Lake, and provides cross-coverage for the American Lake Gynecology Clinic as needed. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Compressed or flexible scheduling may be authorized. Telework is ad hoc only; this is not a virtual position.

Requirements

• Proficiency in basic written and spoken English.
• Graduation from an appropriately accredited school of professional nursing, or qualifying foreign nursing education with required degree equivalency validation where applicable.
• Current, full, active, and unrestricted registration as a graduate professional nurse in a U.S. State, territory, Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia; a temporary Graduate Nurse Technician appointment may be possible for eligible candidates pursuing licensure.
• Meet the education, experience, and dimension criteria for the applicable Nurse grade and level.
• U.S. citizenship, except where non-citizens may be appointed under VA policy when qualified citizens cannot be recruited.
• Selected applicants are subject to pre-employment urinalysis, background/security investigation, onboarding requirements, and participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must meet Selective Service registration requirements.
• Applicants may be required to serve a probationary period and complete all application requirements in the announcement's Required Documents section.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Two to three years of outpatient clinic experience.
• Women's health or gynecology experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate timely, accurate, and comprehensive scheduling of gynecologic surgical procedures.
• Provide pre-operative education and counseling to patients and families about surgical preparation and expectations.
• Maintain operating room schedules and enter surgical cases into designated scheduling systems.
• Coordinate consults for outpatient evaluation, medical clearance, lodging, travel arrangements, and fee-basis services.
• Perform nursing triage by telephone and secure messaging, including managing outside consultations and fee-service patient inquiries.
• Collaborate with Medical Support Assistants to communicate clinic schedule updates, patient needs, and operational changes.
• Support daily Gynecology Clinic operations and workflow to promote high-quality patient care and customer service.
• Assist with direct patient care, including serving as a chaperone during sensitive examinations and procedures.
• Coordinate care and provide case-management support for gynecology patients across clinical sites, including Seattle and American Lake.
• Provide cross-coverage for the American Lake Gynecology Clinic as needed to ensure continuity of care and clinic operations.
• Advocate for Veterans and support continuity of care, patient safety, and positive health outcomes.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, regular salary increases, and potential performance awards.
• 50 days of paid time off per year: 26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, and 11 paid Federal holidays.
• Traditional federal pension with five-year vesting and federal 401(k) with up to 5% in contributions by VA.
• Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance; many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement.
• One full and unrestricted license from any U.S. State or territory is accepted.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree