Registered Nurse (ACC Delta Clinic)

Registered Nurse

The Registered Nurse will be stationed at the Ambulatory Care Center (Delta Clinic) as a member of the Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT). Registered Nurse is responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process when providing direct patient care. Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates care based on age-specific components. Assumes responsibility for the coordination of care focused on patient transition through the continuum of care, patient and family education, patient self-management after discharge, and supporting factors that impact customer satisfaction. Considers all characteristics of the individual, including age and life stages, state of health, race and culture, values, and previous experiences. Administers medications and procedures per established policies and guidelines. Influences care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team. Provides a full range of nursing care to patients with complex care needs utilizing the nursing process based on the ANA Standards of Nursing Practice. Recognizes subtle changes in patient condition and responds timely, choosing the correct interventions. Demonstrates evidence of critical thinking skills in identifying, analyzing, and resolving patient care problems on the unit. Performs ongoing assessment of patient condition and response to treatment. Provides leadership in establishing goals, evaluating the plan of care, and in discharge planning. Initiates referrals to other disciplines and/or services as appropriate. Accurately documents in the medical record patient findings, assessments, and care provided. Evaluates and documents patient response to interventions and progress towards attainment of goals and expected outcomes. Revises interdisciplinary plan of care based upon on-going patient assessment and evaluation. Uses the Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS), pyxis and/or the Bar-Coded Medication Administration (BCMA) software if applicable per policy. Uses a team approach to identify, analyze, and resolve patient care problems that result in improved patient outcomes. Provides direction to staff for unit activities in meeting patient care needs. Ensures that delegated tasks as assigned are completed by other staff. Ensures the physician and/or the nurse manager/immediate supervisor/coordinator are notified of untoward events involving patients and staff, either by assigned RN or by self. Core elements of performance include knowledge and active participation in unit/program level quality improvement processes and initiatives as well as customer service programs.

Preferred Experience: BSN, Primary Care Clinic experience, Inpatient and Outpatient Clinic experience, Emergency Department experience, Skilled Nursing Facility experience, Chronic Disease Management or Population health management experience

Work Schedule: Monday thru Friday 8:00am-4:30pm. Tour subject to change depending on the needs of facility.

Telework: Not Available. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Financial Disclosure Report: Not required.

US Department of Veterans Affairs