We are seeking a skilled Registered Nurse (RNs) for the Medical Specialty Triage Area. You will play a critical role in the initial clinical evaluation, determining acuity levels, and facilitating timely care coordination across 12 specialty clinics (including Cardiology, Diabetic Educator, Endocrine, Hematology/Oncology, Rheumatology, Medical Injections, and Pulmonary). 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. You will have the opportunity to float to the various clinics as desired and as competencies are met. 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.

Please Note:

• All candidates must submit three (3) professional work references representing at least two employers at the time of resume submission. References should include name, title, organization, and phone number.
• All rates are all-inclusive. This includes base pay, overtime, holiday pay, shift differentials, and any other applicable costs unless otherwise specified in writing. The hourly rate listed above is the maximum amount that can be billed to ArrowARC.
• All candidates must have an OIG exclusion list verification uploaded with submission to be considered for a position with VA.

• 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.
• Quality Improvement: Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care outcomes and operational efficiencies. Contribute to evidence-based practice guidelines and clinical protocols.
• Emergency Response: Assess and respond to medical emergencies within the scope of practice, providing immediate care and initiating emergency protocols as needed.

• Licensure: Current, unrestricted RN license from any state in the United States.
• Certification:  Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate accredited by the American Heart Association.  
• Experience: Minimum of three (3) years prior experience in a primary care setting
• Education: Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate State-accrediting agency and accredited by ACEN or CCNE.

• Ability to perform under pressure in emergency situations.
  
• Excellent documentation and communication abilities.
  
• Team-oriented with a focus on collaborative patient care.

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.​

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.