Registered Nurse (Maternity Care Coordinator)

Registered Nurse (Maternity Care Coordinator)

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

Location(s): Jacksonville, Florida

Salary Range: $60042 - $127377 Per Year

Job Summary: The Registered Nurse - Maternity Care Coordinator will be for North Clinic VA Clinic in Jacksonville, FL within our Chief of Staff Department and is a registered nurse (RN) who utilizes the nursing process to assess, coordinate, facilitate care to patients throughout the continuum of maternity care.

Major Duties:

• The Maternity Care Coordinator (MCC) ensures pregnant veterans understand the full range of VA maternity benefits and resources. MCC assists pregnant veterans to navigate the Community Care referral process; screening pregnant veterans for targeted health and social needs for which the VA directly provides services during pregnancy (e.g., depression, smoking cessation, MOVE, military sexual trauma (MST), intimate partner violence, relationship health and wellbeing, mental health). MCC serves as a liaison for pregnant Veterans linking them to VA care as needed and assisting with transitioning the Veteran back to Primary Care-PACT or Specialty care during the post partum period. The MCC plays a crucial role in assisting women Veterans who have been referred to community practices to obtain gender-specific services and care, with emphasis on maternity care, lactation, reproductive health and follow-up. The MCC works directly with the patients, VA staff, non-VA care providers and organizations, and the Women Veterans Program Manager (WVPM) to achieve seamless care, to facilitate patient satisfaction, to reduce duplication of services or delay of care, and to monitor quality of care and services received. The RN reports directly to the Nurse Manager of the Women's Health Program. The RN is responsible and accountable for the provision of direct and indirect patient care and for the delivery of quality nursing care to a culturally diverse, pregnant and post-partum, Veteran patient population. The RN possesses the knowledge and skills to effectively apply all aspects of the nursing process with collaborative, interdisciplinary practice, which will then enable effective care coordination and implementation of health promotion and disease prevention practices. Other duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Educating patients on a variety of pregnancy-related topics, to include importance of routine medical screenings and authorized VA and community-based resources for maternal, obstetrical, and infant care. Contacting pregnant Veterans on a routine basis (e.g., bi-monthly, or quarterly) throughout the duration of pregnancy and the first-year post-partum, to assess clinical and/or social care needs, facilitating care and services between VA and non-VA care providers. Screening all pregnant and postpartum women for depression using an appropriate screening tool, and ensuring that positive screening results are consulted and followed for appropriate implementation of treatment plan, and follow-up within JAHVH or through referral, i.e., to social work for a psychological assessment to determine stability of the Veteran's home setting, finances, etc. Documenting patient care interactions accurately, succinctly, and timely, using appropriate notes, templates, and clinical reminders, in the electronic medical record. Maintaining pregnancy-related tracking systems as required by VHA Directives and Handbooks. Performing data analyses and care-tracking for women Veterans during pregnancy and tracking of key outcome measures after delivery in conjunction with the Office of Community Care. Maintaining statistical data on maternity care including: Patient demographics. Number of patients being managed for maternity care. Pregnancy outcomes (maternal complications, neonatal complications, method of delivery and medications); and Lactation status. Participating in quality improvement programs and initiatives including system redesign, to improve access, quality, efficiency, and patient satisfaction. Delivering care in accordance with established standards, hospital policies and procedures, and consistent with the plan of the primary providers. Performing other duties as assigned. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards Pay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards Paid Time Off: 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory Work Schedule: 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Note: Work schedules are determined and approved by the supervisor. The incumbent may be required to work various shifts on a permanent or temporary basis based on facility/patient care needs). Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Qualifications: Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Must be a US Citizen. 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.) NOTE: Grandfathering Provision - All persons currently employed in VHA in 0610 series and performing the duties as described in the qualification standard on the effective date of the standard (1/29/2024) are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the grade held including positive education and licensure/certification. Preferred Experience: Must have current RN license with a BSN or higher. Minimum of 2-5 year of OB, L&D or Women's Health PACT experience. Sufficient in MS Word, Excel, PP and CPRS. Must be able to communicate effectively in both oral and written. Must be able to multitask and work independently. Grade Determinations: The following Scope, Education and Dimension criteria must be met in determining the grade assignment of candidates, and if appropriate, the level within a grade. The Dimension requirements (Practice, Veteran/Patient Driven Care, Leadership, Professional Development and Evidence-Based Practice/Research) are detailed for each grade and level within the online assessment: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12899739. Grade/Level Scope Education Nurse I, Level I Delivers fundamental, knowledge-based care to assigned clients while developing technical competencies. An Associate Degree (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing, with no additional professional nursing required. Nurse I, Level II Demonstrates integration of biopsychosocial concepts, cognitive skills and technically competent practice in providing care to clients with basic or complex. An ADN or Diploma in Nursing AND 1 year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I, Level 1 ;OR a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) with no additional professional nursing experience required. Nurse I, Level III Demonstrates proficiency in practice based on conscious and deliberate planning. Self-directed in goal setting for managing complex client situations. An ADN or Diploma in Nursing AND 2 years of professional nursing experience in which one year is equivalent to Nurse I, Level 2; OR a BSN and 1 year of professional nursing experience equivalent to the Nurse I, Level 2; OR a Master's degree in nursing (MSN) and no additional professional nursing experience; OR a Master's degree in a *related field with a BSN and no additional professional nursing experience. Nurse II Demonstrates leadership in delivering and improving holistic care through collaborative strategies with others. A BSN with 2 years of professional nursing equivalent to Nurse I, Level 3; OR an MSN with one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I, Level 3; OR a Master's degree in a *related field with a BSN and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I, Level 3; OR a Doctoral degree in Nursing with no professional nursing experience; OR a Doctoral degree in a *related field with a BSN with no additional professional nursing experience. Nurse III Executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership, experience and creative approaches to management of complex client care beyond the immediate practice setting. MSN and 2 years of specialized nursing experience, one of which is equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III; OR a Master's degree in *related field with BSN and two years of specialized nursing experience, one of which is equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III; OR a Doctoral degree in Nursing with and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III; OR a Doctoral degree in a *related field with a BSN and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III. *Note: Foreign education programs/degrees are not creditable as related degrees. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. Physical Requirements: Must pass a pre-employment physical examination as required by VA Handbook 5019. This examination is administered by VA Occupational Health. This position requires moderate lifting up to 44 lbs., carrying objects up to 30 lbs., frequent reaching above shoulder, use of fingers, hands and legs, use medical lifts and motor vehicles, walking & standing up to 8 hours, bending and climbing and able to hear whisper. The incumbent must be physically, emotionally and mentally stable in order to efficiently perform the essential functions of this position without hazard to themselves or others.

How to Apply: All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 03/17/2026 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire, click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12899739. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package. NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation are submitted prior to the closing date. During the application process you may have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.

Application Deadline: 2026-03-17