Primary Care / Ambulatory Care (RN) - West Cobb County VA Clinic - Marietta, GA

Job Description

Job Description

Primary Care Registered Nurse (RN) – West Cobb County VA Clinic, Marietta, GA

Nexus MedPro 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.

Important VA Education Requirement:

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.

Chronic Disease Management:

• 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.

Care Coordination and Patient Follow-Up:

• 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.

Telephone Triage and Patient 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 screenings, vaccinations, and chronic disease management.
• Reinforce discharge instructions and provider recommendations.

Documentation and Quality Improvement:

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the VA electronic health record.
• Document assessments, medications, patient education, interventions, and follow-up activities.
• Participate in preventive health initiatives, patient safety activities, and quality improvement programs.
• Follow infection prevention, patient confidentiality, and VA clinical practice standards.

Schedule:

• Day Shift: 8:00 AM–4:30 PM.
• Outpatient primary care setting.
• Exact weekly schedule and guaranteed hours will be confirmed with the facility.
• No overnight shift is listed in the current requisition.

Requirements:

• Graduation from a professional nursing program meeting VA ACEN/CCNE accreditation requirements.
• Current, active, unrestricted RN license valid for practice in Georgia.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Relevant professional RN experience in direct patient care.
• Strong patient assessment, clinical judgment, and care coordination skills.
• Ability to perform medication administration and patient education.
• Familiarity with electronic health record documentation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Ability to complete all required VA credentialing, training, and compliance requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Primary Care, Ambulatory Care, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Outpatient Clinic nursing experience.
• Experience with chronic disease management and preventive healthcare.
• Experience in telephone triage, medication reconciliation, and care coordination.
• Familiarity with Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) workflows.
• Previous VA healthcare experience.
• Experience working with adult and geriatric patient populations.
• VA Submission Requirements.

Candidates should be prepared to provide:

• Updated professional resume showing relevant RN experience.
• Current RN license and verification.
• Current AHA BLS certification.
• Nursing education and accreditation verification.
• Three professional work references, preferably representing at least two employers, subject to facility confirmation.
• Additional documentation required for VA credentialing.
• OIG exclusion-list verification must be completed as part of the submission process.

Benefits:

Benefits, if offered, are subject to the employing organization's eligibility requirements and applicable plan terms:

• Health insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid time off.

Experience:

• Registered Nursing experience (Required).
• Primary Care / Outpatient / Ambulatory Care experience (Preferred).
• Chronic Disease Management and Care Coordination (Preferred).

License/Certification:

• Active RN License valid for practice in Georgia (Required).
• AHA BLS Certification (Required).
• ACEN or CCNE Accredited Nursing Education (Required).

Work Location:

In person – West Cobb County VA Clinic
333 Midway Road
Marietta, GA 30064.

Apply Today:

Join Nexus MedPro Staffing in supporting the West Cobb County VA Clinic and help make a meaningful difference in the health and well-being of Veterans.

Qualified Primary Care, Ambulatory Care, Outpatient, and Family Medicine Registered Nurses are encouraged to apply today.