Primary Care/Outpatient Registered Nurse (Rn) - Veteran Affairs Contract

Description

Assignment

This is a 52 week contract working with the Atlanta VA Health Care Center to help provide care to Veterans in critical need for primary care and outpatient services. There is potential to extend each year for up to 5 years in total.

Site Of Service - Multiple location options:

• Atlanta VA Clinic, Decatur, GA 30030
• Austell VA Clinic, Austell, GA 30082
• Blairsville VA Clinic, Blairsville, GA 30512
• East Point VA Clinic, East Point, GA 30344
• Fort McPherson VA Clinic, Atlanta, GA 30310
• Fulton County VA Clinic, East Point, GA 30310
• Gwinnett County VA Clinic, Lawrenceville, GA 30043
• Henderson Mill VA Clinic, Atlanta, GA 30345
• Trinka Davis Veterans Village, Carrollton, GA 30117
• Lawrenceville VA Clinic, Lawrenceville, GA 30046
• Newnan VA Clinic, Newnan, GA 30265
• Oakwood VA Clinic, Flowery Branch, GA 30542
• Rome VA Clinic, Rome, GA 30161
• Stockbridge VA Clinic, Stockbridge, GA 30281

Position Summary

As a Registered Nurse with Valor, you will assist practitioners with patient care, physical examinations, and ancillary tests, as well as perform a variety of clerical duties. You will use the nursing process and evidenced based practice to collaborate with the core PACT Team (Primary Care Provider, LPN/LVN and Medical Assistant) and expanded PACT Team, including family/ caregiver, VA, and community-based services involved in developing the patient care plan.

Core Responsibilities

• Actively assists practitioners with patient care, physical examinations and ancillary tests.

• Practice specialized skills in patient assessment.

• Triages unscheduled patients requesting care.

• Acts as point person within PACT Team.

• Assists in co-managed care collaboration with non-VA providers, and facilities.

• Provides patient and family health education with a focus on self-management, prevention, and wellness.

• Monitors VA discharge list and contacts patients for follow up.

• Maintains confidentiality of veterans' data and information.

• Complies with all VA and company training requirements.

• Consults as permitted by VAMC.

• Fulfill compliance requirements of the Office of Inspector General (OIG), Joint Commission(JC), Environment of Care (EOC) oversight, lab compliance and other related items.

• Remain focused on achieving excellent clinical outcomes through the specified VA guidelines.

• Must provide excellent customer service to each veteran, both in person and over the phone, as well as to fellow colleagues and clinic visitors.

• Participate in the clinic's outreach events to help support the clinic's enrollment initiatives.

• Support patient enrollment and retention in appointments, follow-up visits or nurse visits.

• Embrace and support new initiatives, whether clinical or operational.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required; if VA contract allows, may be Associate Degree RN.

• Minimum 2-3 years' experience as a registered nurse in a related primary care or ambulatory care setting; government healthcare environment preferred. Specific requirements could vary based on individual VA contract.

• Must be credentialed and remain in good standing through the Veterans Health Administration (VA).

• Must comply with and maintain all requirements for a valid, unrestricted license in the state of desired employment, or in any U.S. state or territory.

• Current certification in BLS and ACLS from American Red Cross or American Heart Association.

• Strong computer skills, including EMR experience

• US Citizenship required.

This job is CONTINGENT upon contract award, client approval, completion of a favorable background investigation, and the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust / High Risk clearance.

Valor Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status