Registered Nursing (Outpatient) - Sheridan VA, Sheridan, WY

Fidelity Partners•Sheridan, WY

9h•$43•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) will provide direct patient care and support medical staff in delivering safe, effective, and patient-centered care to Veterans receiving services at the Sheridan VA Health Care System. The RNs will perform duties under the direction and supervision of the assigned medical staff in accordance with Veterans Health Administration (VHA) policies, facility procedures, and accepted nursing practices. The RN will provide 24/7 nursing care, including weekends and holidays.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. Citizen.
National Background Check with Inquiries, Fingerprints, and Drug Screen.
Graduate of an Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) accredited nursing program.
Current, unrestricted RN license in any U.S. state or territory.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required.
Minimum 1 year of direct patient care experience within the last 3 years.
Ability to speak, read, and write English fluently.
Must meet all VA credentialing, privileging, immunization, and background requirements.
Copies of all certifications and resumes must be forwarded with your application.

Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive nursing assessments for Veterans presenting to outpatient clinics.
Obtain and document medical history, vital signs, and presenting concerns.
Administer medications, vaccines, and therapeutic injections per provider orders.
Assist with minor procedures (e.g., wound care, dressing changes, suture removal).
Conduct patient education on disease management, medications, and follow‑up care.
Support chronic disease management (e.g., diabetes, hypertension, COPD).
Perform triage (telephone and in‑person) using approved VA protocols.
Prepare patients for provider evaluation, diagnostic testing, and specialty consults.
Coordinate care transitions between primary care, specialty clinics, and community services.
Manage clinic flow to ensure timely patient movement and efficient operations.
Review provider schedules and anticipate care needs for upcoming appointments.
Track consults, follow‑up appointments, and required diagnostic testing.
Communicate abnormal results or urgent findings to providers promptly.
Support walk‑in patients and same‑day access needs.
Document all care in the VA Electronic Health Record (EHR) accurately and before the end of the shift.
Verify and carry out provider orders; follow VA policy regarding verbal orders.
Ensure all required screenings (e.g., suicide risk, MST, pain, falls) are completed.
Follow all VA infection control standards, including PPE and isolation protocols.
Maintain safe medication administration practices, including barcode scanning.
Participate in patient safety reporting, fall prevention, and hazard identification.
Comply with OSHA bloodborne pathogen requirements and annual testing.
Demonstrate VA ICARE values (Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect, Excellence).
Maintain professional appearance and behavior at all times.
Provide compassionate, culturally sensitive, Veteran‑centered care.
Uphold patient rights, privacy, and dignity.
Attend required staff meetings, huddles, and quality improvement sessions.
Complete all mandatory VA training (EHR, HIPAA, MST, Suicide Prevention, etc.).
Participate in competency assessments, FPPE/OPPE, and performance evaluations.
Support clinic‑level quality initiatives and process improvement projects.
Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and care conferences.
Coordinate care transitions and discharge planning.
Attend monthly staff meetings and unit quality improvement meetings.