Summary
The Primary Care Registered Nurse executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership, experience and creative approaches to management of complex patient care beyond the immediate practice setting as well as demonstrate expertise in professional nursing practice to provide nursing care and care coordination within the Primary Care (PACT) and improve outcomes beyond the immediate practice setting.
Duties
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NpaTtyybXFQ Major Duties: Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Execute position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership, experience and creative approaches to management of complex patient care beyond the immediate care setting. Demonstrate expertise in professional nursing practice to provide nursing care and care coordination in Outpatient Primary Care (PACT) clinic. Function as a key team member providing comprehensive, coordinated nursing care to panels of patients. Lead proactive, patient-centered care by using nursing expertise, evidence-based guidelines, and standardized nursing protocols to improve outcomes within the immediate PACT and beyond. Act as the primary coordinator for a designated panel of patients emphasizing health promotion, chronic care management, patient self-management support, and overall wellness. Collaborate with the PACT team members, extended care support team and external services to develop and implement holistic, patient-driven care, facilitate care transitions, and ensure timely, coordinated access to health care resources. Engage in patient and family education and advocate for patients' needs to enhance patient outcomes and wellness. Champion a collaborative team approach for managing patient panels, ensuring continuity and quality of care tailored to individual patient goals and needs with positive outcomes for patients, the immediate practice setting, and beyond the immediate practice setting. Competent in using multiple electronic health platforms to manage patient care. Able to follow CDC guidelines and provider-patient informed decision making recommendations on vaccine administration. 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-Friday; 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Telework: Available (Ad-Hoc) (NOTE: The Veterans Health Administration, including Montana VA Health Care System, will comply fully with the intention and instructions contained in the "Return to Office" Executive Order. This position will likely be eligible to telework on a limited Ad-Hoc basis only) Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Requirements
U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation/examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.
How you will be evaluated
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your application, resume, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment. NOTE: Candidate's education, scope, and length of nursing practice (experience) will be considered in determining the grade and salary of the applicant selected. The recommended salary may be at any point in the range listed for this vacancy. Experience as an RN will be evaluated to determine if the experience is of an acceptable level of quality with regard to the following five dimensions of nursing: Practice, Veteran/Patient Driven Care, Leadership, Professional Development, and Evidence/Based Practice/Research. Each dimension of practice has criteria that demonstrate essential core competencies for VHA Nursing Personnel. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position. It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment. Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.