Primary Care Registered Nurse

Job Summary

Job Title: Primary Care (Outpatient) RN 

Location: William "Bill" Kling Department of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic: 9800 West Commercial Boulevard, Sunrise, FL 33351-4325 

Period of Performance: 08/12/2025 – 08/11/2030 

Shift Schedule: five 8-hour shifts 

Position Description: The Primary Care Registered Nurse (RN) delivers high-quality, patient-centered care. This role supports Veterans in a multidisciplinary outpatient environment by combining clinical expertise, care coordination, patient education, and procedural assistance.  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. 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. 

Primary Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities: 

Skills:  

• 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. 

• Emergency Response: Assess and respond to medical emergencies within the scope of practice, providing immediate care and initiating emergency protocols as needed.  

Minimum Qualifications

Requirements:   

• Licensure: Current, unrestricted RN license from any state in the United States. 

• Certification:  Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA). 

• Experience: Minimum of four (4) years of current nursing experience to include at least two (2) years of inpatient experience in care coordination and at least two (2) years of nursing experience in an outpatient setting. 

• Education: ASN accepted; BSN preferred.  

• Education must have been completed at a school accredited by the ACEN or CCNE. 

Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements: This role requires the ability to stand, walk, and move throughout patient care areas for extended periods, often during long shifts. The employee must be able to lift, transfer, or reposition patients and equipment up to 50 pounds, with or without assistance, and frequently bend, kneel, reach, and push or pull wheeled equipment. The role also requires manual dexterity for tasks such as administering medication, operating medical equipment, and documenting patient care, as well as the ability to respond quickly in emergency situations. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.

About Aptive

Aptive is a modern federal consulting firm focused on human experience, digital services, and business transformation. We harness creativity, technology, and culture to connect people and systems to impact the world. We’re advisors, strategists, and engineers focused on people, above all else.

We believe in generating success collaboratively, leaving client organizations stronger after every engagement and building trust for the next big challenge. Our work inspires people, fuels change and makes an impact. Join our team to be part of positive change in your community and our nation.

EEO Statement

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.