Remote Primary Care Clinic Registered Nurse

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) Outpatient

Location

Burlington Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC), Marlton, New Jersey

Job Description

The Registered Nurse (RN) Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) Outpatient delivers fundamental knowledge-based care to assigned clients while developing technical skills. Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates care based on age-specific components. Assumes responsibility for the coordination of care focused on patient education, self-management, and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care. Administers medications and procedures per established policies and guidelines. Influences care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team. The RN (PACT) Outpatient Staff Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible and accountable for individual nursing practice and determines the appropriate delegation of tasks consistent with the nurse's obligation to provide optimal care. This nurse provides sex-specific direct Veteran care and care coordination, as it pertains, to Veterans and their care within the Primary Care Department. Manages assigned panel(s), utilizes registries, and ensures appropriate evaluation and access is provided to patient panels. This nurse provides health promotion, health education and coaching on wellness, disease prevention, and chronic care management. The focus is on individual growth and development in outpatient PACT nursing practice with increased levels of self-direction. Ability to formulate a plan of care based on nursing assessments. Seeks guidance on how to improve care provided to patients and families. Delegates elements of care to the appropriate individual based upon assessed needs, condition, and safety of the patient. The nurse brings primary care principles and theory with limited application of critical thinking skills. Additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards. 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year). Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA. Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement). 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory. Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Not authorized for telework, virtual position, relocation/recruitment incentives, or permanent change of station (PCS).

Physical Requirements

You will be asked to participate in a pre-employment examination or evaluation as part of the pre-employment process for this position. Questions about physical demands or environmental factors may be addressed at the time of evaluation or examination.