Registered Nurse- Outpatient (Primary Care)

About the Role

The Registered Nurse - Outpatient Primary Care delivers fundamental, knowledge-based care to assigned clients while developing technical skills. This role assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates care based on age-specific components, focusing on patient education, self-management, and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care. The nurse administers medications and procedures per established policies and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Provides gender-specific direct Veteran care and care coordination within the Primary Care Department.
• Manages assigned patient panels, utilizes registries, and ensures appropriate evaluation and access.
• Offers health promotion, health education, and coaching on wellness, disease prevention, and chronic care management.
• Formulates plans of care based on nursing assessments and delegates tasks appropriately.
• Assists in directing nursing education, orientation, competencies, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrates leadership in delivering holistic primary care through collaborative strategies.
• Evaluates practice based on evidence and provides constructive feedback to peers.
• Supports professional development and fosters a safe, supportive environment for healthcare professionals.
• Evaluates outpatient outcomes of evidence-based decisions and practice changes.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

• Proficiency in basic written and spoken English.
• Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate accrediting agency (ACEN or CCNE).
• Current, full, active, and unrestricted registration as a graduate professional nurse in a U.S. State, Territory, or Commonwealth.
• Graduate Nurse Technician (GNT) Exception: May be appointed temporarily while pursuing licensure.

Grade Determinations:

• Nurse I - Level I: Associate Degree (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing.
• Nurse I - Level II: ADN or Diploma with 1 year specialized experience, or BSN.
• Nurse I - Level III: ADN or Diploma with 2 years experience, BSN with 1 year experience, or MSN.
• Nurse II: BSN with 2 years experience, MSN with 1 year experience, or Doctoral degree.
• Nurse III: MSN with 2 years experience, Master's in related field with BSN and 2 years experience, or Doctoral degree with 1 year experience.

Physical Requirements

Must meet VA Directive and Handbook 5019 standards for Employee Occupational Health Service.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with regular increases and performance awards.
• 50 days of paid time off annually (26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 federal holidays).
• Traditional federal pension and 401K with up to 5% VA contributions.
• Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance.
• Licensure support for 1 full and unrestricted license from any U.S. State or territory.

Schedule

Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM. Telework and virtual work are not available.