Va Medical Center Work Values

Daily Duties at Va Medical Center:

Leadership in the application of the Nursing process to provide quality care to outpatient veterans seeking Specialty service with Pulmonary service/clinic.Utilizes creative thinking, strong organizational skills, and customer service skills to work with patients in meeting their needs. Is responsible for the consult process in ensuring Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine consults are scheduled in a timely manner. Coordinates appointments to the Specialty Clinic. Follows up by answering or returning telephone calls to assist in the coordination of their care. Demonstrates and promotes professional and personal integrity. Provides care in a concerned, and compassionate manner, using strong interpersonal skills. Acknowledges and respects each patient. Interacts with patients and their family members in a courteous manner. Is responsible for creating and fostering an atmosphere of mutual acceptance and trust.

What they like about Va Medical Center:

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Tags

Registered Nurse, Nurse Management, Medical Specialty Services, Research Study Coordinator, Pulmonology, Community-based nursing services, Electronic health record documentation, Self-directed and motivated, Demonstrates and promotes professional and personal integrity, Respects each patient, Ability to communicate effectively and compassionately with patients and their family members, Strong interpersonal skills, Leadership in the application of the nursing process, Collaborates with other professionals across disciplines both within and outside the Medical Center, Acts as a consultant within the clinical practice area, Creative approaches to enhance quality of care and productivity of providers, Public relations efforts continue through active participation with community groups providing ongoing education

Skills

Leadership skills in the application of the nursing process, Interpersonal skills, Customer service skills, Communication skills, Professional and personal integrity, Strong work ethic, Promotes respect for patients, Courteous, Self-motivated, Self-directed, Creative thinking, Visionary, Proactive, Attention to detail, Organizational skills, Develops collaborative working relationships, Educator, Timely, Accurate, Promotes positive patient outcomes, Provides leadership in addressing ethical issues, Establishes and accomplishes goals, Shares expertise both within and outside the Medical Center, Contributes to customer satisfaction, Personal commitment to nursing excellence, Delivers quality care to patients

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