RN - Patient Care Coordinator

Veterans Health Administration • Togus, ME

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The RN - Patient Care Coordinator is part of Nursing Services at the VA Maine Healthcare System in Togus, Maine. This is a full-time position at 40 hours per week with a variable night schedule, 19:30–08:00, including rotating holidays and weekends. The position is not virtual, telework is unavailable, and compressed or flexible scheduling is unavailable.

The coordinator oversees patient care operations and nursing services, providing leadership and direction to nursing staff across Patient Care Services during assigned shifts, off tours, and holidays. The role supports patient flow and resource utilization, assists the Nurse Manager, guides interdisciplinary teams, monitors compliance and operations, and advances quality improvement, patient safety, and evidence-based care.

Applicants must meet VA nursing education and licensure requirements, demonstrate English proficiency, and be physically able to perform the duties. A pre-placement physical examination and credentialing may be required. VA's stated total rewards include paid leave, federal retirement and insurance programs, competitive salary, regular salary increases, and potential performance awards.

Requirements

• Proficiency in basic written and spoken English.
• Graduation from an appropriately accredited school of professional nursing, subject to the stated VA education pathways and exceptions.
• Current, full, active, and unrestricted registered professional nurse licensure in a U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia; a stated Graduate Nurse Technician exception may apply to eligible candidates pursuing licensure.
• Must meet the applicable VA Nurse grade and level scope, education, and dimension criteria.
• Must be physically able to satisfactorily perform the duties and complete a pre-placement physical examination.
• U.S. citizenship is required, with limited non-citizen appointments permitted under VA policy.
• Selected applicants are subject to drug testing, background/security investigation, onboarding, and any required credentialing.
• Seasonal influenza vaccination is required for VA Health Care Personnel.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must meet Selective Service registration requirements.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee patient care operations to ensure patients' nursing needs are met throughout the continuum of care.
• Serve as a nursing administrator and supervisor, providing leadership and direction to nursing staff during assigned shifts, including off-tour and holiday coverage.
• Facilitate patient flow, admissions, transfers, and discharges to promote efficient resource use and timely care.
• Assist the Nurse Manager with managing and coordinating nursing services and ensuring safe, effective, high-quality care.
• Provide leadership and guidance to interdisciplinary teams as a clinical expert, role model, and staff resource.
• Direct nursing staff and coordinate patient care activities across Patient Care Services during off tours and holidays.
• Monitor regulatory compliance and identify operational issues; implement corrective actions and service recovery measures as needed.
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of staffing and scheduling documentation.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals and stakeholders to develop, implement, and evaluate patient-centered plans of care.
• Lead quality improvement, patient safety, and evidence-based practice initiatives to improve clinical outcomes, patient satisfaction, and operational effectiveness.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, regular salary increases, and potential performance awards.
• 50 days of paid time off per year: 26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, and 11 paid Federal holidays.
• Traditional federal pension with five-year vesting.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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