Registered Nurse - Outpatient Patient Aligned Care Team

Summary The Registered Nurse - Outpatient Patient Aligned Care Team demonstrates integration of biopsychosocial concepts, cognitive skills, and technically competent practice while providing care to clients. Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates care based on age-specific components. Assumes responsibility for the coordination of care focused on patient education, self-management, and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care. Qualifications 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 the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). Optional: 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) Foreign nursing graduates: 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 of the United States (or the District of Columbia). Graduate Nurse Technician (GNT) Exception: Candidates who 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. Preferred Experience: 1–2 Years Primary Care Nursing Experience. 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: Physical Requirements: This position requires heavy lifting and carrying 45 pounds or more, straight pulling and pushing 1–2 hours, reaching above shoulder, walking 2–4 hours, standing 2–6 hours, kneeling 1–2 hours, repeated bending 12 hours, both legs required, ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously, near vision correctable at 13" to 16" to Jaeger 1 to 4, far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other, both eyes required, depth perception and hearing aid permitted. *Note: Foreign education programs/degrees are not creditable as related degrees. Duties The Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing competent, evidence‑based gender‑specific primary care to patients with oversight of licensed vocational nurses/nursing assistants as appropriate to the clinic setting. This nurse provides 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. Other duties include managing nursing care of patients, organizing, and completing own assignments in a safe and timely manner, and assisting team members as necessary. Administers medications and procedures per established policies and guidelines. Integrates patient preferences into daily delivery of quality patient care. Demonstrates the ability to communicate confidently with members of the healthcare team and professional behaviors that promote cooperation and teamwork. Influences care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team. Provides health promotion, health education, and coaching on wellness, disease prevention, and chronic care management. Assists in directing the provision of nursing education, orientation, competencies, and providing quality improvement and outcomes utilization. Partners with the patient, family, and interdisciplinary team to promote effective and safe transitions across the health care continuum, including the Veteran's goals of care. Fundamental primary care experience, integrating theoretical concepts, basic critical thinking skills, and technically skilled practice. Treats all patients, families, and other caregivers with dignity and respect, incorporating knowledge, values, and beliefs into nursing care delivery without judgement or discrimination. Provides the Veteran's family, caregiver, and/or significant other, representative, and visitors to VA facilities all VA staff and other customers with consistent information according to established policies and procedures. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: competitive salary, regular salary increases, 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), federal 401(k) with up to 5% contributions by VA, federal health/vision/dental/term life/long‑term care benefits, one full unrestricted license from any US State or territory, and a work schedule of Monday–Friday 7:30am–4:00pm (excluding holidays and weekends, subject to change based on facility needs). Telework is not eligible for this position. Relocation/recruitment incentives and PCS are not authorized. #J-18808-Ljbffr