Registered Nurse - Patient Aligned Care Team - Outpatient Staff - Intermittent

Summary OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise "To care for those who have served in our nation's military and for their families - caregivers - and survivors" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate whole health care to Veterans? Qualifications English Language Proficiency – In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7403(f), no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless proficient in basic written and spoken English. Graduate of a professional nursing school approved by the appropriate accrediting agency and accredited by one of the following bodies at the time the program was completed: The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). Or individuals attending a master‑level bridge program in nursing who have completed coursework equivalent to a bachelor’s level degree in Nursing may have the 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 a 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 to warrant an appointment as a Nurse who has completed an associated degree/entry‑level Nursing education program. Credit for foreign nursing education higher than an 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: 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 – 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 needs. An ADN or Diploma in Nursing AND 1 year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I – Level I; 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 II; or a BSN and 1 year of professional nursing experience equivalent to the Nurse I – Level II; 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 III; or an MSN with one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I – Level III; or a Master’s degree in a related field with a BSN and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I – Level III; or a Doctoral degree in Nursing with no professional nursing experience; or a Doctoral degree in a related field with a BSN with no 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 a 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 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. Preferred Experience: At least 1 year of recent experience (in the last 5 years) as a Primary Care / PACT RN. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard – visit Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019 – Employee Occupational Health Service. Duties The Intermittent Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) Nurse Care Coordinator is a self‑directed professional nurse who assumes a leadership role in both the direct and indirect management of a group of patients by coordinating care with physicians, nurse practitioners, medical residents, students, other health professionals, and hospital systems. This role spans all sites in managed care nursing and reports directly to the site Nurse Manager of Managed Care. The RN is responsible for coordinating the care of patients assigned to the PACT. Within the PACT – the RN provides intensive management for at‑risk patient subgroups who may be admitted as inpatients and subsequently discharged to the outpatient setting – or who remain in the outpatient setting. The RN demonstrates leadership, experience, and creative approaches to managing complex care through their position responsibilities. They coordinate patient care across and between healthcare systems – including the private sector – continuing to exhibit leadership, experience, and innovative care management. The RN supports patient self‑management, prevention, and wellness based on the patient's goals – utilizing motivational interviewing skills to help patients establish and achieve these goals. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package that includes: competitive salary with regular increases and potential for performance awards; 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid federal holidays); traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401(k) with up to 5% contributions by VA; federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long‑term care insurance (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement); 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory; work schedule to be discussed with Supervisor (tour and hours); and telework is not available. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized. #J-18808-Ljbffr