Registered Nurse (PACT)

Summary The Registered Nurse Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) Outpatient Staff Registered Nurse (RN) carries out responsibilities that demonstrate leadership - experience - and creative approaches to managing complex primary care. This nurse provides gender-specific direct Veteran care and care coordination - as appropriate - for Veterans receiving care within the VA Healthcare System.

Qualifications Basic Requirements:

• English Language Proficiency
• In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7403(f) - no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English
• Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate accrediting agency and accredited by one of the following accrediting bodies at the time the program was completed by the applicant: The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
• OR Individuals attending a master's level bridge program in nursing who have completed coursework equivalent to a bachelor's level degree in Nursing may have opportunity to become registered as a nurse with a state licensing board prior to completion of the bridge program
• Upon achievement of a State license - the individual may be appointed on temporary basis and later converted to a permanent appointment upon successful completion and graduation from the bridge program
• (Reference VA Handbook 5005 - Appendix G6)
• OR In cases of graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing - possession of a current - full - active - and unrestricted registration will meet the requirement for graduation from an approved school of professional nursing to warrant an appointment as a Nurse who has completed an associated degree/entry level Nursing education program
• Credit for foreign nursing education higher that associate degree/entry level requires a formal degree equivalency validation from a recognized equivalency evaluation accepted by VA such as International Consultants of Delaware (ICD)
• Current - full - active - and unrestricted registration as a graduate professional nurse in a State - Territory or Commonwealth (i.e. - Puerto Rico) of the United States - or the District of Columbia
• Graduate Nurse Technician (GNT) Exception: Candidates who otherwise meet the basic education requirements - but do not possess the required licensure - may be appointed at the entry step of the grade and level applicable to the completed nursing education as a GNT on a 120-day temporary appointment while actively pursuing licensure (may be extended up to two years on a case-by-case-basis.) NOTE: Grandfathering Provision - All persons currently employed in VHA in 0610 series and performing the duties as described in the qualification standard on the effective date of the standard (1/29/2024) are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the grade held including positive education and licensure/certification
• Grade Determinations: The following Scope - Education and Dimension criteria must be met in determining the grade assignment of candidates - and if appropriate - the level within a grade
• The Dimension requirements (Practice - Veteran/Patient Driven Care - Leadership - Professional Development and Evidence-Based Practice/Research) are detailed for each grade and level within the online assessment: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13011823
• Grade/Level Scope Education Nurse I - Level I Delivers fundamental - knowledge-based care to assigned clients while developing technical competencies
• An Associate Degree (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing - with no additional professional nursing required
• Nurse I - Level II Demonstrates integration of biopsychosocial concepts - cognitive skills and technically competent practice in providing care to clients with basic or complex
• An ADN or Diploma in Nursing AND 1 year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I - Level 1 ;OR a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) with no additional professional nursing experience required
• Nurse I - Level III Demonstrates proficiency in practice based on conscious and deliberate planning
• Self-directed in goal setting for managing complex client situations
• An ADN or Diploma in Nursing AND 2 years of professional nursing experience in which one year is equivalent to Nurse I - Level 2
• OR a BSN and 1 year of professional nursing experience equivalent to the Nurse I - Level 2
• OR a Master's degree in nursing (MSN) and no additional professional nursing experience
• OR a Master's degree in a *related field with a BSN and no additional professional nursing experience
• Nurse II Demonstrates leadership in delivering and improving holistic care through collaborative strategies with others
• A BSN with 2 years of professional nursing equivalent to Nurse I - Level 3
• OR an MSN with one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I - Level 3
• OR a Master's degree in a *related field with a BSN and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I - Level 3
• OR a Doctoral degree in Nursing with no professional nursing experience
• OR a Doctoral degree in a *related field with a BSN with no additional professional nursing experience
• Nurse III Executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership - experience and creative approaches to management of complex client care beyond the immediate practice setting
• MSN and 2 years of specialized nursing experience - one of which is equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III
• OR a Master's degree in *related field with BSN and two years of specialized nursing experience - one of which is equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III
• OR a Doctoral degree in Nursing with and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III
• OR a Doctoral degree in a *related field with a BSN and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III
• *Note: Foreign education programs/degrees are not creditable as related degrees
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Preferred Experience: Preferred previous VA experience documenting in CPRS Physical Requirements: The Registered Nurse (RN) must be able to perform all duties of the position without restriction
• This role involves considerable standing - walking - stooping - bending - reaching - lifting - and turning
• It requires repositioning patients and assisting with transfers to wheelchairs or stretchers
• Mechanical devices - when available - must be used for heavy or difficult-to-lift patients
• The work may involve pushing or lifting more than 50 pounds and navigating flights of stairs
• The position requires visual and auditory acuity sufficient to provide safe and effective nursing care
• The RN must be able to work for periods with arms above shoulder level or with the neck in a fully flexed or extended position - and must be capable of physically controlling or protecting themselves from physically abusive patients
• The RN may be exposed to infected patients and contaminated materials and may be required to wear protective clothing in isolation settings and during operative or invasive procedures
• The RN may occasionally encounter patients who are combative due to delirium - dementia - or psychiatric disorders
• The RN must be a mature - flexible - and sensible individual capable of working effectively in stressful situations and adjusting priorities based on patient needs.

Duties

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• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards Duties and responsibilities include - but are not limited to: Executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership - experience - and creative approaches to management of complex primary care
• Provides sex-specific direct Veteran care and care coordination - as it pertains - to Veterans and their care within the Primary Care Department
• Manages assigned panel(s) - utilizes registries - and ensures appropriate evaluation and access is provided to patient panels
• Provides health promotion - health education and coaching on wellness - disease prevention - and chronic care management
• 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 PACT outcomes at the program or service level
• Pay: Competitive salary - regular salary increases - potential for performance awards Insurance: May be eligible for Health Insurance and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) if expected to work over 130 hours per month for 90 days
• Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory Work Schedule: Intermittent - Monday-Friday between 7:30am and 4:00pm
• Rotating days to be discussed with supervisor
• Compressed/Flexible: Not Available Telework: Yes - this position is authorized for telework-situational (ad-hoc) AND has not been authorized as remote
• Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Educational Debt Reduction Program (EDRP): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized This is an intermittent RN position
• The position may work up to full-time hours
• Benefits may differ from those offered to full-time employees
• Please contact your HR representative for more information.