Registered Nurse (PACT-COVID Response Clinic)

Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration

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Posted:

April 9, 2021

Location:

Austin, Texas

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Salary:

Open

Discipline:

General Nursing

The RN (PACT-Covid Response Clinic) position is responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process when providing and/or supervising direct patient care including documentation. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care based on age-specific components. You will assume responsibility for the coordination of care focused on patient transition through the continuum of care, patient and family education, patient self-management during and after discharge, and supporting factors that impact customer satisfaction. Assist in the overall clinic management, functions and operations, facilitation of patient flow through the check in and check out process, COVID swab testing, COVID screening , COVID/FLU vaccine clinics and provides patient education and/or instructions based on identified needs, education level and ability to learn and validates understanding with appropriate documentation in the medical record. Work with multiple specialty clinics. Participate in job/systems redesign activities and other activities that enhance patient care and clinic operations. Maintain patient's privacy and confidentiality. Assist with care coordination, management and facilitates coordination of all services for the patient in the primary care clinics works with the patient, significant other and health care team to establish patient centered care. Demonstrate the knowledge and skill sufficient to assist with procedures and use of reusable medical equipment as permitted by approved local facility policies and procedures. Observation and documentation will include clinical reminders and the reporting of any noted change in the patient's condition to the Physician. Provide leadership in interpreting, supporting, and implementing Medical Center and Primary care philosophy, policies, procedures, standards, guidelines, and quality improvement processes. Serve as consultant in clinical practice. Communicate and work effectively with others. Initiate and lead groups of personnel and interdisciplinary groups. You will demonstrates a solid foundation in nursing practice using the nursing process (assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation). You will accept responsibility and maintain accountability for actions and continued professional growth. Work Schedule: Full-time Monday-Friday, 7:00am-3:30pm, 7:30am-4:00pm, 8:00am-4:30pm, 8:30am-5:00pm Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Internal Number: 597690600

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Providing Health Care for Veterans: The Veterans Health Administration is America’s largest integrated health care system, providing care at 1,255 health care facilities, including 170 medical centers and 1,074 outpatient sites of care of varying complexity (VHA outpatient clinics), serving 9 million enrolled Veterans each year.

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