Job Description
Home Based Primary Care Outpatient Staff Registered Nurse
The Home Based Primary Care (HBPC) 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 outpatient care. This nurse provides direct Veteran care and care coordination, as it pertains, to Veterans and their care within the HBPC Program. Major duties include, but are not limited to:
- 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.
- Responsible for case managem...