The Outpatient Specialty Care Registered Nurse supports high-quality, patient-centered care within the Myrtle Beach VA Clinic, contributing to a collaborative and efficient specialty care environment.
Duties include: Provides comprehensive, patient-centered nursing care in an outpatient specialty care setting using the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Assesses patient needs and develops individualized plans of care based on the patient's condition, age-specific needs, safety considerations, and established goals of care.
Coordinates care across the continuum and provides patient and family education related to medications, procedures, disease prevention, chronic disease management, wellness, and self-management. Administers medications and performs treatments and therapeutic interventions in accordance with established policies, procedures, and clinical guidelines. Assists providers with specialty clinic procedures and provides pre- and post-procedure education and care.
Monitors patient condition and safety before, during, and after procedures and appropriately documents assessments, interventions, and patient responses. Performs clinical procedures including venipuncture, intravenous (IV) therapy, electrocardiograms (EKGs), nebulizer treatments, Holter monitoring, and other diagnostic testing as assigned.
Initiates appropriate emergency interventions, including use of an automated external defibrillator (AED) and emergency airway management, when clinically indicated. Reviews patient records before and after clinic visits or procedures to identify potential concerns, follow-up needs, and continuity-of-care requirements.
Collaborates with physicians, advanced practice providers, nursing staff, and other members of the interdisciplinary team to coordinate safe and effective patient care. Facilitates efficient patient flow throughout specialty clinics and assists with coordinating appointments, procedures, and clinical activities.
Functions as a charge nurse when assigned, coordinating patient care activities, communicating with providers and staff, and assisting with appropriate staff assignments and workload distribution. Ensures accurate documentation, proper specimen identification and labeling, and adherence to patient safety and infection control standards.
Safeguards confidential patient and employee information and complies with applicable privacy, information security, and electronic health record requirements. Utilizes clinical software, electronic health records, and applicable databases to document and coordinate patient care. Uses, maintains, and, when applicable, reprocesses reusable medical equipment in accordance with manufacturer instructions, standard operating procedures, and established competency requirements.
Promotes positive communication, teamwork, and professional collaboration with patients, families, caregivers, staff, and other internal and external customers. Incorporates evidence-based practices, patient preferences, and established standards of nursing practice into the delivery of care. Participates in continuing education, competency validation, performance improvement activities, and unit-based initiatives to support quality patient care.
Maintains required certifications and competencies, including BLS and other facility-required clinical training. Performs additional duties and assignments as required to support the needs of the clinic and patient population.
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards Pay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards Paid Time Off: 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory Work Schedule: 7:30am-4:00pm Monday-Friday Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Recruitment/relocation Incentives: Not authorized PCS: Not authorized
Denise.Hymon@va.gov · 6789245700 X573318
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $68292 – $137614/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-05.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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