Registered Nurse - Outpatient Primary Care/Clinic

Quick Facts

• Position: Registered Nurse (RN) – Outpatient Primary Care/Clinic

• Setting: Outpatient primary care and specialty services (e.g., cardiology, mental health)

• Schedule: Days, 0800–1630

• Telework/Virtual: Not available

Description

Provide evidence-based outpatient nursing care and coordinate the nursing process for assigned patients. Focus on patient education, discharge transition, and supporting self-management across the continuum of care. You will also support nursing education/competencies, quality improvement, and leadership in improving holistic outpatient care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and oversee competent, evidence-based outpatient care; supervise licensed vocational nurses/nursing assistants as appropriate

• Coordinate care transitions, including patient and family education, post-discharge self-management, and factors impacting patient satisfaction

• Assist with nursing education, orientation, competencies, and quality improvement/outcomes utilization consultation

• Demonstrate leadership to improve holistic outpatient care through collaborative strategies

• Evaluate practice continuously using best evidence; question outpatient clinical practices to provide evidence-based care

• Provide informal constructive feedback to peers

• Foster a safe, supportive environment for professional development

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship (with limited exceptions per VA policy)

• English proficiency for direct patient care (basic written and spoken)

• Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing (ACEN or CCNE) or meet VA-approved education/licensure pathways

• Current full active unrestricted RN license/registration (or temporary GNT pathway while pursuing licensure)

• Pass background/security investigation and pre-employment physical evaluation

• Complete required online onboarding and pre-employment requirements

• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program

• Selective Service registration for eligible males (born after 12/31/1959)

• May be required to serve a probationary period

Benefits

VA Nurse Total Rewards include competitive pay with possible performance awards, 50 days of paid time off per year, traditional federal pension and federal 401K (up to 5% VA contribution), and federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care insurance options. A full, unrestricted license from any U.S. state or territory is accepted for licensure purposes, and many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement.