Registered Nurse - Patient Aligned Care Team - Outpatient Staff

* 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 program * Upon 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 program * Credit 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 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: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12952727 * 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 a 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 *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 https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/ * Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019 - Employee Occupational Health Service for requirements. Duties * The PACT Outpatient RN's duties focus on direct patient care - care coordination - health promotion - clinical oversight - and team collaboration * The nurse plays a key role in managing patient panels - guiding support staff - and advancing an evidence-based practice environment * - Provide evidence-based nursing care to primary care patients * - Manage assigned patient panels and utilize clinical registries to ensure timely access and evaluation * - Coordinate care for Veterans across the Primary Care Department and other services * - Deliver health promotion - education - and coaching on wellness - prevention - and chronic disease management * - Offer oversight and support to licensed vocational nurses and nursing assistants * - Contribute to nursing orientation - competency verification - and ongoing education efforts * - Engage in quality improvement activities and support outcome-driven practice enhancements * - Participate in interdisciplinary care discussions - offering a professional nursing perspective * - Share knowledge - provide constructive peer feedback - and foster a supportive learning environment * - Promote and sustain evidence-based practice by evaluating clinical methods and questioning existing practices * 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 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: Monday thru Friday as needed * Compressed/Flexible: Not available Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position * Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized * Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized.