Nurse

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; Vincennes (IN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, Marion VMAC seeks a full-time registered nurse to join the Vincennes CBOC Primary Care Team. The RN will provide patient-centered care management for Veterans with chronic and post-acute conditions, conduct comprehensive assessments, and coordinate with an interdisciplinary team to improve outcomes.

This role emphasizes leadership, evidence-based nursing practice, and telehealth/outpatient care within the VA system.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an approved nursing program and have an active RN license.
• State licensure in good standing required; additional licensure as needed for location.
• Foreign transcripts must be evaluated for equivalency per VA standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive, patient-centered care management for Veterans.
• Conduct detailed nursing assessments and develop individualized care plans.
• Coordinate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care.
• Deliver health education, coaching, and self-management support.
• Adhere to VA policies, clinical guidelines, and safety standards.

Skills

English proficiency

Nursing assessment

Patient care coordination

Clinical documentation

Leadership potential

Education

Nursing degree (ADN/ Diploma) or BSN

Current RN license

Job description

Summary

The Marion Il VMAC is seeking a full-time registered nurse to join the Vincennes CBOC Primary Care Team.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

• 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 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 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/13086642
• 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
• Preferred experience: 2 years of Primary Care management nursing with at least 5 years Registered Nurse experience Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical Requirements: This position includes a level of physicality normally associated with duties performed by nurses such as direct patient care - and potentially long periods of walking - standing - sitting - moderate lifting - repeated bending - or kneeling
• Examples may include but are not limited to: Significant amounts of time standing assisting assigned patients Utilization of safe patient handling and mobility protocols

Duties

• As a Registered Nurse (RN) Case Manager - you will provide comprehensive - patient-centered care management services to support Veterans with chronic - high-risk - or post-acute conditions
• You will conduct detailed nursing assessments - develop individualized care plans - implement evidence-based interventions - and evaluate patient outcomes across the continuum of care
• The RN triages patient-generated health information-including vital signs - symptom reports - and structured clinical data-to identify potential complications and initiate timely - clinically appropriate interventions
• You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team that includes PACT - HBPC - Mental Health - Social Work - Pharmacy - and Nutrition - and coordinate with community providers when shared care is required
• The RN delivers health education - coaching - and motivational support to enhance Veterans' self-management skills - reduce preventable hospitalizations - and improve access to care
• The RN is accountable for adhering to all organizational policies - clinical guidelines - and regulatory standards while demonstrating sound clinical judgment - professionalism - and emerging leadership skills in providing safe - effective telehealth and outpatient nursing care
• Major Duties and Responsibilities Assist with nursing education - orientation - competency development - and support quality-improvement and outcomes-based initiatives
• Demonstrate leadership in delivering and continuously improving holistic outpatient care through effective collaboration with interdisciplinary partners
• Evaluate nursing practices on an ongoing basis using best evidence and clinical standards
• Provide peers with constructive - informal feedback to promote continuous improvement
• Foster a safe - respectful - and supportive environment that encourages professional development for all team members
• Contribute a professional nursing perspective to interdisciplinary team discussions and care-planning activities
• Partner with colleagues and stakeholders to implement change and achieve optimal patient outcomes
• Support colleagues through knowledge-sharing and application of evidence-based practices to ensure safe - high-quality outpatient nursing care
• Participate in activities and initiatives designed to sustain and advance evidence-based practice
• Perform other duties as assigned
• 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 8:00am - 4:30pm Telework: not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: not authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): not authorized