About this opportunity
US Department of Veterans Affairs lists this Nurse MMU opportunity in grand junction, Colorado. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Mobile Medical Unit/Telehealth RN
Responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process when providing and/or supervising direct patient care. 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. Executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership, experience, and creative approaches to management of complex primary care. This nurse provides direct Veteran care and care coordination, as it pertains, to Veterans and their care within the Primary Care Department. Responsible for delivering and coordinating care as a member of the Mobile Medical Unit team when off station at rural sites and as a member of Patient Aligned Care Team when on campus. Manages assigned panel(s), utilizes registries, and ensures appropriate evaluation and access is provided to patient panels. This nurse provides health promotion, health education and coaching on wellness, disease prevention, and chronic care management. Coordinates Mobile Medical Unit travel schedule with rural clinical sites, at Veterans Affairs Stand-Downs, and for any special events. Collaborates in the development, implementation, evaluation, and revision of policies, procedures, and/or guidelines. Demonstrates performance and leadership that is broad enough to improve the care for the Primary Care Department and facility. Provides peers with formal or informal constructive feedback for improvement. Supports colleagues and other nurses through primary care knowledge sharing to provide safe, quality nursing care. Fosters a safe and supportive environment conducive to the professional development of health care professionals. Evaluates outpatient outcomes of evidence-based decisions and practice changes for primary care individuals, groups, and populations. Responsible for the documented Patient Aligned Care Team outcomes at the program or service level. The role of the Mobile Medical Unit/Telehealth RN is to provide primary care and mental health services, laboratory services, specialty Telehealth services and Tele-retinal imagining to Veterans in rural communities in Utah, Colorado, and Western Colorado Health Care System catchment areas. The nurse in this position is responsible for scheduling appointments, completing clinical reminders, advocating for the Veteran, and working jointly with the primary care and mental health providers to provide care to the Veteran. The nurse plays a pivotal role in building relationships with community resources such as Veteran Service Organizations in Utah, Colorado, and other catchment areas.
Worksite address
grand junction, CO, 81503, US
Who can apply
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