Nurse (PACT)-Primary Care

Summary Responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process when providing and/or supervising direct patient care within the Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT). Provides sex-specific direct Veteran care and care coordination - health promotion - education - and coaching on wellness - disease prevention - and chronic care management throughout the continuum of care. Qualifications Basic Requirements: English Language ProficiencyIn 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 EnglishGraduate 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 programUpon 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 programCredit 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 ColumbiaGraduate 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/certificationGrade 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 gradeThe 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/13094719Grade/Level Scope Education Nurse I - Level I Delivers fundamental - knowledge-based care to assigned clients while developing technical competenciesAn Associate Degree (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing - with no additional professional nursing requiredNurse I - Level II Demonstrates integration of biopsychosocial concepts - cognitive skills and technically competent practice in providing care to clients with basic or complexAn 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 requiredNurse I - Level III Demonstrates proficiency in practice based on conscious and deliberate planningSelf-directed in goal setting for managing complex client situationsAn ADN or Diploma in Nursing AND 2 years of professional nursing experience in which one year is equivalent to Nurse I - Level 2OR a BSN and 1 year of professional nursing experience equivalent to the Nurse I - Level 2OR a Master's degree in nursing (MSN) and no additional professional nursing experienceOR a Master's degree in a *related field with a BSN and no additional professional nursing experienceNurse II Demonstrates leadership in delivering and improving holistic care through collaborative strategies with othersA BSN with 2 years of professional nursing equivalent to Nurse I - Level 3OR an MSN with one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I - Level 3OR a Master's degree in a *related field with a BSN and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I - Level 3OR a Doctoral degree in Nursing with no professional nursing experienceOR a Doctoral degree in a *related field with a BSN with no additional professional nursing experienceNurse III Executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership - experience and creative approaches to management of complex client care beyond the immediate practice settingMSN and 2 years of specialized nursing experience - one of which is equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse IIIOR 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 IIIOR a Doctoral degree in Nursing with and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse IIIOR 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 degreesPreferred experience: 1-2 years Primary Care experience preferredReference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. Duties Boise - Idaho blends urban sophistication with outdoor thrillsTake a stroll through Downtown Boise & Old Boise - where history meets modern design - or the Boise River GreenbeltThe city offers a vibrant and diverse dining and night life scene - Visit Boise's food guide - and is home to Boise State University's Bronco StadiumBoise is a Kid friendly and Pet friendly destinationFor more adventure head to Bogus Basin Ski Resort & Boise Foothills - or to the world-famous Sun Valley or scenic McCallThe Boise VA Healthcare System provides health care services at 6 locations in Idaho and eastern OregonFacilities include our Boise VA Medical Center and 5 community-based outpatient clinics in Caldwell - Mountain Home - Salmon - and Twin Falls - Idaho - and Hines - OregonTo learn more about the services each location offers - visit the VA Boise health services pageDuties The PACT Outpatient Staff Registered Nurse (RN) demonstrates leadership - experience - and creative approaches to the management of complex primary careDuties and responsibilities include - but are not limited to: Clinical Practice & Care Coordination Assesses - plans - implements - and evaluates care based on age-specific componentsAdministers medications and procedures per established policies and guidelinesAssumes responsibility for the coordination of care focused on patient education - self-management - and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of careProvides sex-specific direct Veteran care and care coordination as it pertains to Veterans and their care within the Primary Care DepartmentManages assigned panel(s) - utilizes registries - and ensures appropriate evaluation and access is provided to patient panelsHealth Promotion & Disease Prevention Provides health promotion - health education - and coaching on wellness - disease prevention - and chronic care managementCollaboration & Interdisciplinary Leadership Influences care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary teamCollaborates in the development - implementation - evaluation - and revision of policies - procedures - and/or guidelinesDemonstrates performance and leadership broad enough to improve care for the Primary Care Department and facilityQuality Improvement & Outcomes Evaluates outpatient outcomes of evidence-based decisions and practice changes for primary care individuals - groups - and populationsResponsible for documented PACT outcomes at the program or service leveloutcomes must be broad and complex and can be demonstrated at any organizational level within a facilityLeadership & Professional Development Provides peers with formal or informal constructive feedback for improvementSupports colleagues and other nurses through primary care knowledge sharing to provide safe - quality nursing careFosters a safe and supportive environment conducive to the professional development of health care professionalsVA 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 of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave - 13 days of sick leave - 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K 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 US State or territory Work Schedule: Week 1: Monday - Friday - 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM - with Monday as the regular day off (RDO)Week 2: Monday - Friday - 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM - with Thursday as the regular day off (RDO)Compressed/Flexible: Available - subject to changeTelework: Not availableVirtual: This is not a virtual positionRelocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorizedPermanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized.