Registered Nurse - Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) - Outpatient Staff

Summary The VA New Mexico Healthcare System is seeking a Registered Nurse to serve on the Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) - Outpatient Staff. They are responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process - including assessment - planning - implementation - and evaluation of age-specific care. Coordinates patient education and self‑management, administers medications and procedures, collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, and demonstrates leadership in managing complex patient care. 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 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 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 than 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) Preferred Experience: Primary Care Experience 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 – 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 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 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 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 Physical Requirements: Heavy lifting (45 lbs and over) Heavy carrying (45 lbs and over) Straight pulling and pushing Reaching above shoulder Use of fingers Both hands required Walking and standing up to 8 hours Repeated bending Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously Hearing aid permitted Duties Provides comprehensive, gender‑specific primary care nursing services to Veterans within the Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) model Coordinates and manages care for assigned Veteran patient panels to ensure timely access, continuity, and quality outcomes Utilizes patient registries, population health data, and clinical tools to identify and address care needs Delivers health promotion, wellness coaching, disease prevention, and chronic disease management interventions Serves as a clinical leader in the management of complex primary care patients and care coordination activities Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members to develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans Participates in the development, implementation, evaluation, and revision of policies, procedures, and clinical practice guidelines Demonstrates leadership that positively impacts patient care outcomes, department performance, and organizational goals Evaluates and implements evidence‑based practices to improve care delivery for individuals, groups, and populations Provides formal and informal mentoring, coaching, and constructive feedback to nursing peers and healthcare team members Promotes a safe, supportive, and professional environment that fosters staff development and continuous learning Monitors, analyzes, and reports program‑level PACT outcomes to support quality improvement and performance initiatives Leads complex quality, safety, and performance improvement efforts that enhance Veteran‑centered care across the facility Benefits VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards Pay – Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards; Paid Time Off – 50 days per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid federal holidays); Retirement – Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401(k) with up to 5% in contributions by VA; Insurance – Federal health, vision, dental, term life, long‑term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Licensure – 1 full and unrestricted license from any U.S. state or territory Work Schedule – Monday‑Friday, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm Telework – Not available; Virtual – This is not a virtual position Relocation/Recruitment Incentives – Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS) – Not authorized #J-18808-Ljbffr Direct Jobs