Registered Nurse-PACT Outpatient (Millington, Nonconnah and Central Clinics)

About the role

The Registered Nurse demonstrates proficiency in practice based on conscious and deliberate planning. Self-directed in goal setting for managing complex client situations. Assumes responsibility for the coordination of care focused on patient education - self-management - and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care. Administers medications and procedures per established policies and guidelines. Influences outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates proficiency in practice based on conscious and deliberate planning.
• Self-directed in goal setting for managing complex client situations.
• Assumes responsibility for the coordination of care focused on patient education - self-management - and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care.
• Administers medications and procedures per established policies and guidelines.
• Influences outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team.
• The Registered Nurse is responsible for providing competent - evidence-based sex-specific care to primary care patients with oversight of licensed vocational nurses/nursing assistants as appropriate to the 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.
• This nurse provides health promotion - health education and coaching on wellness - disease prevention - and chronic care management.
• The nurse will assist in directing the provision of nursing education - orientation - competencies and providing quality improvement and enhance outcomes utilization.
• Demonstrates competence in primary care practice and decision-making - deliberate planning - and critical thinking skills.

Requirements

• Basic Requirements: English Language Proficiency
• 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)
• 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.)
• 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

Qualifications

• Basic Requirements: English Language Proficiency
• Basic Requirements: 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)
• Basic Requirements: 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
• Basic Requirements: Possession of a 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
• Basic Requirements: Active Ambulatory Care or Case Manager Certification
• Basic Requirements: One to Two years case management experience
• Basic Requirements: ICU - Step down - Emergency Room and or Medical/Surgical experience

Skills

• Active Ambulatory Care or Case Manager Certification
• One to Two years case management experience
• ICU - Step down - Emergency Room and or Medical/Surgical experience

Benefits

• 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)

Pay

Pay Scale: NF96

Schedule

Work Schedule: 7:30 am-4:00pm or 8:00am-4:30pm

Telework

Not Available

Virtual

This is not a virtual position

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives

Not Authorized

Permanent Change of Station (PCS)

Not Authorized

PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO)

Not Authorized