Registered Nurse-Specialty Care; Outpatient

Summary

The Registered Nurse delivers fundamental knowledge‑based nursing care to Veterans in the Specialty Care Outpatient setting. Responsibilities include assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care; coordinating care with the interdisciplinary team; administering medications and treatments; and providing patient education to promote optimal health outcomes.

• English language proficiency:
  Must be proficient in basic written and spoken English.
• Educational credentials:
  Graduate of a professional nursing school approved by an accrediting agency (ACEN or CCNE) or a recognized equivalency evaluation for foreign education.
• Licensure:
  Current, full, active, and unrestricted registration in the United States (or District of Columbia) to serve in direct patient care positions.
• Bridge program eligibility:
  Individuals in a master’s level bridge program may be appointed temporarily and later converted to a permanent appointment upon completion.
• Graduate Nurse Technician (GNT) exception:
  Candidates who otherwise meet education requirements but lack licensure may be appointed on a 120‑day temporary basis while actively pursuing licensure.
• Grade determination:
  Grade and level will be assigned based on education, experience, and dimension requirements (Practice, Veteran/Patient Driven Care, Leadership, Professional Development, Evidence‑Based Practice/Research).
• Preferred experience:
  
  1‑2 years of surgical procedures or outpatient clinic experience.

• Prolonged standing, walking, and sitting up to 8 hours.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, pull, and reach above shoulder up to 45 lbs.
• Repeat bending and use of fingers and both hands/legs for extended periods.
• Rapid mental and muscular coordination; ability to perform at least 8 hours of repetitive tasks.
• Correctable vision 20/40 in one eye; basic color vision; hearing with hearing aid permitted.
• May be exposed to combative patients due to delirium, dementia, or psychiatric disorders.
• Must complete mandatory annual Employee Health requirements.

• Deliver comprehensive veteran‑centered nursing care in a multidisciplinary outpatient setting.
• Assess, plan, implement, coordinate, and evaluate individualized nursing care for Veterans.
• Perform patient triage, including walk‑in assessments, and collaborate with providers to determine appropriate plans of care.
• Coordinate care across the continuum through collaboration with physicians and the interdisciplinary team.
• Provide patient and family education related to disease management, medications, preventive care, and healthy‑lifestyle practices.
• Administer medications and treatments, including intravenous therapies, hydration, blood products, biologics, and other prescribed treatments per VA policies.
• Assist providers during specialty procedures and perform treatments within scope of practice.
• Conduct nurse visits, monitor patient progress, and accurately document care in the electronic health record.
• Participate in daily huddles, schedule management, clinic readiness, accreditation preparation, and Environment of Care initiatives.
• Promote evidence‑based practice, patient safety, infection prevention, and continuous quality improvement.
• Maintain effective communication with Veterans, families, providers, and the interdisciplinary team to ensure coordinated patient‑centered care.
• Demonstrate professionalism, accountability, and adherence to VA nursing standards while providing exceptional customer service.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Competitive salary with regular increases and performance awards.
• Paid time off: 50 days per year (26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays).
• Traditional federal pension after 5 years of vesting; federal 401(k) with up to 5% VA contributions.
• Health, vision, dental, term life, long‑term care insurance; many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement.
• Full Clinical Licensure:
  One valid, unrestricted license from any U.S. State or territory.
• Work schedule:
  
  Monday‑Friday, 07:30‑16:00; health system does not offer telework or virtual work.
• Relocation or recruitment incentives not specified.