Medical Specialty Registered Nurse

Job Summary

Position Title: Medical Specialty Registered Nurse (RN) 

Location: Miami VAMC (Main Campus) 

Work Schedule 

• Shift: 8:00am – 4:30pm (most clinics); 7:30am – 4:00pm (advanced clinics such as Bronchoscopy or Allergy). 

 Position Overview 

The Medical Specialty Registered Nurse (RN) provides comprehensive outpatient nursing care within specialty clinics, supporting a wide range of services including Dermatology, PM&R, Cardiology, Nephrology, Podiatry, CT/MRI, Neurology, Allergy, Gynecology, Pulmonary, Infectious Disease, Arthritis, Diabetes, Endocrinology, Hematology-Oncology, and Hepatology. The RN collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, Veteran-centered care, ensuring timely assessments, safe procedures, and effective patient education. 

Primary Responsibilities

• Collaborate with specialty care providers in scheduling and providing care to Veterans. 

• Implement the nursing process, including: 

• Performing physical and psychosocial assessments. 

• Completing assessments within required timeframes. 

• Identifying priority patient needs and planning care accordingly. 

• Participate in the development, review, and ongoing revision of interdisciplinary care plans. 

• Perform telephone triage and support access to care. 

• Prepare patients for injections and minor procedures. 

• Detect subtle changes in patient condition, anticipate emergencies, and take appropriate action. 

• Provide individualized patient and family education, including health promotion. 

• Deliver holistic, Veteran-centered outpatient care and contribute to continuous improvement. 

• Responsible for: 

• Patient assessments 

• Transfers (internal and external) 

• Documentation in electronic medical records 

• Delegation to assistive personnel 

• Patient transport and emergency response procedures 

Minimum Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in a U.S. State, Territory, or the District of Columbia. 

• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS). 
• At least three (3) years of experience in an outpatient setting with demonstrated competency in telemetry and acute care.
• Strong clinical assessment skills, with ability to recognize abnormal findings and respond appropriately. 
• • Effective communication and customer service skills to promote teamwork and patient satisfaction. 
  • Reliable, flexible, and self-directed with strong organizational skills. 
  • Leadership ability to function as a charge nurse/team leader as needed. 
  • Verbal and written proficiency in English. Spanish fluency strongly preferred but not required. 

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.