Primary Care RN — Veteran Care & Care Coordination

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Federal benefits package

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ Fresno facility seeks an experienced Staff Registered Nurse in Primary Care to deliver patient-centered care using the nursing process and evidence-based practice.

You will coordinate with Veterans, Providers, Clerical/Clinical staff, Families, and Caregivers to develop and implement patient-driven care plans. The RN collaborates with internal and external VA services to facilitate care transitions and meet patient needs, while applying leadership and safety

Qualifications

• 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: ACEN or 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
• Current - full - active - and unrestricted registration as a graduate professional nurse in a State, Territory or Commonwealth of the United States or DC

Responsibilities

• Assumes responsibility for coordination of care focused on patient education, self-management, and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care
• Administers medications and procedures per established policies and guidelines
• Influences care outcomes by collaborating with interdisciplinary team
• Manages assigned panels and ensures access to patient panels
• Provides health promotion, health education and coaching on wellness and chronic care management
• Demonstrates leadership to improve care in Primary Care Department and facility

Skills

English Language Proficiency

Education

Nursing degree (ADN/ Diploma)

BSN preferred

Master's in Nursing (MSN) or related field

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ Fresno facility seeks an experienced Staff Registered Nurse in Primary Care to deliver patient-centered care using the nursing process and evidence-based practice.

You will coordinate with Veterans, Providers, Clerical/Clinical staff, Families, and Caregivers to develop and implement patient-driven care plans. The RN collaborates with internal and external VA services to facilitate care transitions and meet patient needs, while applying leadership and safety