Registered Nurse (Specialty Care) -Outpatient

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Charlotte (NC)

On-site

USD 82,000 - 153,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off (PTO)

Federal health/vision/dental

Liquor? Not applicable

Job summary

The Registered Nurse (Specialty Care) - Outpatient position is with the Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, located in the Gastrointestinal Clinic within Ambulatory/Specialty Care. The nurse provides expert specialty care, coordinates care, and supervises licensed nursing staff according to established policies.

Typical schedule is 8:00am - 4:30pm, Monday through Friday, with alternate tours possible to meet clinic needs.

Responsibilities

Provides patient care and care coordination in Ambulatory Care/Specialty Care Gastrointestinal Clinic.
Administers medications and procedures per established policies.
Supports nursing education, orientation, and quality improvement activities.

Skills

Gastrointestinal clinic nursing

Ambulatory care

Evidence-based practice

Job description

Registered Nurse (Specialty Care) -Outpatient

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The Registered Nurse (Specialty Care) is responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process when providing and/or supervising direct patient care within Ambulatory Care and Specialty Care Clinics. Specialty Care/Ambulatory Assignment: Gastrointestinal Clinic NOTE: The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this position.

Key Responsibilities

NOTE: Position is located in Ambulatory Care/Specialty Care Gastrointestinal Clinic. The Registered Nurse (Specialty Care) is responsible for providing competent, evidence-based specialty care to assigned patients and oversight of licensed vocational nurses/nursing assistants, as appropriate to the Specialty Care/Ambulatory Care clinic setting. Administers medications and procedures per established policies and guidelines.

Other duties/responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: Provides patient care, care coordination, health promotion, health education and coaching on wellness, disease prevention, and chronic care management. Assists in directing the provision of nursing education, orientation, competencies and providing quality improvement and outcomes utilization.

Integrates specialty care knowledge, skills, abilities, and judgment and is self-directed in goal setting for managing complex outpatient situations. Validates understanding of the rationale for specialty care processes and decisions. Provides care and/or services appropriate to the age of patients being served and which is appropriate to the cognitive; emotional, and chronological maturation of the patient.

Assesses data reflective of patient's status and interprets information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to age specific needs to provide care as described in the services, policies and procedures. Influences care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team.

Core elements of performance include knowledge and active participation in the unit/program level quality improvement process and initiatives as well as customer service programs. Demonstrates the ability to cope with and manage competing priorities. Demonstrates competence in specialty care practices and decision-making, deliberate planning, and critical thinking skills. Performs other related duties as listed in functional statement.

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: 8:00am - 4:30pm, Monday - Friday (Alternate tour of duty may be required based on needs of Gastrointestinal Clinic)
Telework: No Virtual: This is not a virtual position.