Primary Care/Ambulatory Care; RN; West Cobb County VA Clinic - Marietta, GA
Listed on 2026-10-15
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Nursing
RN Nurse, Healthcare Nursing, General Nursing, Public Health Nurse
Nexus Med Pro Staffing is seeking an experienced Primary Care Registered Nurse (RN) for a local contract opportunity supporting the West Cobb County VA Clinic in Marietta, Georgia.
This opportunity is ideal for an RN with experience in primary care, ambulatory care, outpatient nursing, chronic disease management, or care coordination who is passionate about providing high-quality, patient-centered healthcare to Veterans.
Position Details:- Facility: West Cobb County VA Clinic
Location:
Marietta, GA. - Specialty: Primary Care / Ambulatory Care.
- Pay Rate: $50/hour.
- Shift: Days | 8:00 AM–4:30 PM.
- Schedule: To be confirmed with the facility.
- Start Date: ASAP
- Assignment End Date: September 30, 2027.
- Employment Type: Local Contract.
To be eligible for this VA assignment, all RN nursing degrees held by the candidate, regardless of degree level (ASN/ADN, BSN, MSN, etc.), must be from nursing programs that were ACEN or CCNE accredited at the time of graduation.
This requirement applies to every RN nursing degree held, not only the highest degree.
Position Overview:The Primary Care Registered Nurse will provide comprehensive nursing support within an outpatient Veterans Affairs primary care setting.
The RN will work collaboratively with primary care providers, nurse practitioners, physicians, licensed practical nurses, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate care, support preventive health services, manage chronic medical conditions, and promote continuity of care for Veterans.
The position emphasizes patient assessment, chronic disease education, care coordination, preventive screenings, medication management, and timely follow-up to improve patient outcomes and reduce avoidable hospitalizations.
Key Responsibilities:Patient Assessment and Clinical Care:
- Perform nursing assessments, including vital signs, pain assessments, medication reconciliation, and evaluation of current health concerns.
- Identify changes in patient condition and promptly communicate significant findings to the healthcare provider.
- Provide direct nursing care and clinical interventions within the RN scope of practice.
- Support outpatient procedures, treatments, and diagnostic testing as ordered.
- Administer medications, immunizations, and prescribed treatments in accordance with facility policies.
- Perform wound assessments, dressing changes, and other routine outpatient nursing procedures as appropriate.
- Support the ongoing management of Veterans with diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, COPD, and other chronic conditions.
- Monitor patient symptoms, treatment adherence, and response to prescribed therapies.
- Provide education on disease management, medication compliance, nutrition, and healthy lifestyle practices.
- Identify patients who may require additional clinical evaluation or specialty referrals.
- Coordinate patient care with primary care providers, specialists, social workers, pharmacists, and other interdisciplinary team members.
- Assist with referrals, diagnostic testing, follow-up appointments, and continuity-of-care planning.
- Review patient care needs following emergency department visits or hospital discharge.
- Communicate with patients regarding treatment plans, follow-up instructions, and preventive care needs.
- Support the Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) model of coordinated, Veteran-centered care.
Education:
- Respond to patient calls and clinical inquiries within established nursing protocols.
- Assess reported symptoms and determine appropriate next steps or escalation.
- Provide education regarding medications, preventive…
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