Nurse

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Vincennes (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Federal pension

Health benefits

Job summary

The Marion VMAC in Vincennes is seeking a full-time registered nurse to join the CBOC Primary Care Team as an RN Case Manager. You will provide comprehensive, patient‑centered care management for veterans with chronic or high‑risk conditions, perform detailed nursing assessments, develop care plans, and coordinate with an interdisciplinary team.

You will educate patients, support self-management, and ensure adherence to clinical guidelines in outpatient care.

Qualifications

• English language proficiency required for direct patient care.
• Graduate of a nursing program approved by accrediting bodies (ACEN/CCNE).
• Eligible for licensure as a registered nurse in the United States.
• Bridge programs and GNT exception allow temporary appointment pending licensure.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive, patient-centered care management for veterans with chronic or high-risk conditions.
• Conduct detailed nursing assessments, develop care plans, implement evidence-based interventions, and evaluate outcomes.
• Coordinate with interdisciplinary teams and community providers as needed.
• Deliver health education, coaching, and support to enhance self-management.
• Adhere to organizational policies, clinical guidelines, and regulatory standards in outpatient care.

Skills

English Language Proficiency

Nursing Assessment

Care Coordination

Telehealth

Education

ADN or Diploma in Nursing

BSN preferred with experience

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