Outpatient Specialty Care RN - Veteran-Centered Leader

Veterans Health Administration; Poplar Bluff (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, seeks a Registered Nurse for Specialty Care Outpatient at the John J. Pershing VA Medical Center. The RN provides evidence-based care in outpatient settings and serves as a clinical leader and care coordinator.

Responsibilities include administering medications, coordinating across teams, and driving patient education and satisfaction while upholding professional standards and VA policies.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of clinical nursing practice in surgical ambulatory care or outpatient wound care.
• Experience in patient care management is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive, evidence-based nursing care to Veterans in an outpatient specialty setting.
• Administers medications and performs clinical procedures following VA policy and standards.
• Oversees and coordinates care with emphasis on patient education and self-management support.
• Identifies and resolves issues related to access, timeliness, navigation, workflow, and environment of care.
• Communicates and collaborates with the interprofessional team to achieve data‑driven outcomes.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives and complies with regulatory standards.

Job description

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, seeks a Registered Nurse for Specialty Care Outpatient at the John J. Pershing VA Medical Center. The RN provides evidence-based care in outpatient settings and serves as a clinical leader and care coordinator.

Responsibilities include administering medications, coordinating across teams, and driving patient education and satisfaction while upholding professional standards and VA policies.