Registered Nurse - Ambulatory Care Specialty Clinic

Veterans Health Administration • Washington, DC

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About The Position

The Ambulatory Care Specialty Clinic Registered Nurse uses the nursing process and evidence-based practice to collaborate with patients, specialty care providers, pharmacists, clerical associates, family members or caregivers, consulting providers, and internal and community-based services. Together, they develop patient-driven plans for disease prevention and management.

The nurse manages administrative and clinical issues, customer service and patient satisfaction, patient and employee safety, and employee relations. The role includes overseeing equipment, supplies, and environmental conditions; coordinating disease and chronic care management for an assigned patient panel; setting reporting and quality-improvement priorities; and developing collaborative partnerships with physicians and the multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality, cost-effective, patient-focused care.

The nurse provides evidence-based health education to patients and families, emphasizing self-management, prevention, and wellness in alignment with patient goals. The nurse oversees recommended follow-up, administers prescribed therapies using appropriate judgment, evaluates therapies in a timely manner, coordinates referrals and other services, and documents patient findings, assessments, and care in the medical record. The role also assigns staff according to competencies and prioritizes work to support safe, effective patient care.

The position is full-time; specific work schedule details are to be determined. Telework is available, but this is not a virtual position. Relocation and recruitment incentives and permanent change of station are not authorized.

Requirements

• Proficiency in basic written and spoken English.
• Graduation from an appropriately accredited school of professional nursing, or qualifying equivalent nursing education as specified in the announcement.
• Current, full, active, and unrestricted registered professional nurse licensure in a U.S. State, Territory, Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia; a Graduate Nurse Technician temporary appointment exception may apply to qualifying candidates pursuing licensure.
• Meet the education and experience criteria for the applicable VA Nurse grade and level.
• Pass a pre-employment physical evaluation.
• Meet applicable U.S. citizenship and federal employment conditions, including background/security investigation and, for covered applicants, drug testing and Selective Service registration.
• Complete required onboarding and annual Employee Health requirements.
• Ability to meet physical requirements including visual acuity, hearing, distinctive speech, and manual dexterity; periods of walking, standing, stooping, sitting, bending, pulling, pushing, and potentially transferring patients or objects.
• Ability to work around infected patients and contaminated materials, use protective clothing when required, and occasionally encounter patients who may be combative.
• A valid unrestricted nursing license from a U.S. state or territory is listed among VA Nurse Total Rewards/licensure information.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) with four years of outpatient clinic experience.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with patients, specialty care providers, pharmacists, clerical associates, caregivers, consulting providers, and internal and community services to develop patient-driven disease prevention and management plans.
• Manage administrative and clinical issues, customer service and patient satisfaction, patient and employee safety, and employee relations.
• Monitor equipment use and maintenance, stock and supply levels, and environmental conditions and services.
• Partner with an assigned patient panel and team members to support effective disease and chronic care management.
• Establish relevant reporting priorities and priorities for unit-based quality and performance improvement, promoting evidence-based practices.
• Develop collaborative partnerships with physicians and multidisciplinary team members to provide high-quality, cost-effective, patient-focused care.
• Provide evidence-based health education to patients and families focused on self-management, prevention, and wellness and aligned with patient goals.
• Oversee recommended follow-up, administer prescribed therapies using appropriate judgment, and evaluate therapies in a timely manner.
• Manage assigned patients and operations, address problems, and coordinate referrals to other disciplines or services as appropriate.
• Review and accurately document patient findings, assessments, and care in the medical record.
• Assign staff to provide care based on competencies and set priorities to ensure safe and effective patient care.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, regular salary increases, and potential performance awards.
• 50 days of paid time off per year, consisting of 26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, and 11 paid federal holidays.
• Traditional federal pension, with five-year vesting.
• Federal 401(k) with up to 5% in contributions by VA.
• Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance; many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree