Primary Care Registered Nurse - Broward Clinic (PRN)

Primary Care (Outpatient) RN

Location: William "Bill" Kling Department of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic: 9800 West Commercial Boulevard, Sunrise, FL 33351-4325 Period of Performance: 08/12/2025 – 08/11/2030 Shift Schedule: PRN; eight (8) hour day shift Position Description: The Primary Care Registered Nurse (RN) delivers high-quality, patient-centered care. This role supports Veterans in a multidisciplinary outpatient environment by combining clinical expertise, care coordination, patient education, and procedural assistance. You will work closely with physicians and other healthcare professionals to support patient-centered care, focusing on wellness and disease management. Your expertise will be essential in assessing patient needs and coordinating healthcare services to ensure optimal patient outcomes. You will also be expected to respond to urgent clinical situations, including escalating care and escorting Veterans to the Emergency Department when medically necessary. Ideal candidates are confident in clinical decision-making, possess strong assessment skills, and capable of navigating multiple service lines while maintaining a focus on compassionate, Veteran-centered care.

Primary Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities: Skills: • Patient Assessment and Care: Conduct thorough initial patient assessments, including health history, physical examinations, and symptom evaluation. Monitor and manage patient conditions, addressing acute and chronic illnesses, and collaborating with physicians on treatment plans. • Care Coordination: Coordinate patient care activities, including referrals to specialists, diagnostic tests, and follow-up appointments. Ensure seamless transitions between healthcare settings and maintain communication with interdisciplinary team members. • Documentation and Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and detailed patient records, including medical histories, symptoms, treatments, and outcomes. Adhere to regulatory requirements and organizational policies for documentation and reporting. • Patient Advocacy: Advocate for patients' rights and preferences, ensuring their voices are heard in healthcare decision-making processes. Serve as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to facilitate open communication and shared decision-making. • Emergency Response: Assess and respond to medical emergencies within the scope of practice, providing immediate care and initiating emergency protocols as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Requirements: • Licensure: Current, unrestricted RN license from any state in the United States. • Certification: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA). • Experience: Minimum of four (4) years of current nursing experience to include at least two (2) years of inpatient experience in care coordination and at least two (2) years of nursing experience in an outpatient setting. • Education: ASN accepted; BSN preferred. o Education must have been completed at a school accredited by the ACEN or CCNE.

About Arrow ARC

Arrow ARC supports Veterans Health Administration facilities and offices across the U.S. with health care staffing and program support via the 10-year Integrated Critical Staffing Program (ICSP). We provide staffing solutions to address critical shortages in VHA medical facilities caused by turnover, recruitment issues, seasonal needs, surges or emergencies.

Arrow is a certified Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Business joint venture between Artemis ARC and Aptive Resources, two award-winning companies that share an agile, mission-focused, results driven approach in the federal sector. Arrow provides management consulting services and specializes in working with federal government agencies like the Department of Veterans Affairs and Office of Personnel Management.

EEO Statement

Aptive is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, parental status, veteran status, age, disability, or any other protected class. Veterans, members of the Reserve and National Guard, and transitioning active-duty service members are highly encouraged to apply.