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About The Position
As a Registered Nurse, you will assist practitioners with patient care, physical examinations, and ancillary tests, as well as perform a variety of clerical duties. You will use the nursing process and evidenced based practice to collaborate with the core PACT Team (Primary Care Provider, LPN/LVN and Medical Assistant) and expanded PACT Team, including family/ caregiver, VA, and community-based services involved in developing the patient care plan.
Requirements
- Associate Degree RN required
- Minimum 2-3 years’ experience as a registered nurse in a related primary care or ambulatory care setting; government healthcare environment preferred. Specific requirements could vary based on individual VA contract.
- Must be credentialed and remain in good standing through the Veterans Health Administration (VA).
- Must comply with and maintain all requirements for a valid, unrestricted license in the state of desired employment, or in any U.S. state or territory, depending on VA contractual requirements.
- Current certification in Basic Life Support (must be renewed periodically as specified by the certifying agency – e.g., AHA valid for two years) and in ACLS as specified by individual VAMC contract
- Proficiency in written and spoken English.
- Strong computer skills, including EMR experience
- Energetic and optimistic demeanor
- Strong service mentality and a focus on achieving all aspects of defined service standards
- This is considered a safety sensitive position.
- For ADN/BSN programs the two accepted accreditation agencies are:
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
- Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.
Responsibilities
- Actively assists practitioners with patient care, physical examinations and ancillary tests.
- Practice specialized skills in patient assessment.
- Triages unscheduled patients requesting care.
- Acts as point person within PACT Team.
- Assists in co-managed care collaboration with non-VA providers, and facilities.
- Provides patient and family health education with a focus on self-management, prevention, and wellness.
- Monitors VA discharge list and contacts patients for follow up.
- Maintains confidentiality of veterans’ data and information.
- Complies with all VA and company training requirements.
- Consults as permitted by VAMC.
- Fulfill compliance requirements of the Office of Inspector General (OIG), Joint Commission(JC), Environment of Care (EOC) oversight, lab compliance and other related items.
- Remain focused on achieving excellent clinical outcomes through the specified VA guidelines.
- Must provide excellent customer service to each veteran, both in person and over the phone, as well as to fellow colleagues and clinic visitors.
- Participate in the clinic’s outreach events to help support the clinic’s enrollment initiatives.
- Support patient enrollment and retention in appointments, follow-up visits or nurse visits.
- Embrace and support new initiatives, whether clinical or operational.
