Outpatient Registered Nurse- Specialty Care

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; Wyoming (MI); On-site; USD 76,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Federal benefits

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs seeks an Outpatient Staff Registered Nurse (Specialty Care) to lead specialty outpatient care using the nursing process. The role emphasizes evidence-based practice, patient education, and care coordination with interdisciplinary teams.

The position requires nursing education, licensure, and the ability to lead and mentor staff while delivering safe, high-quality care in a busy outpatient setting.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as a nurse in the United States.
• Graduation from an accredited nursing program (ADN, Diploma, BSN, or MSN).
• For foreign-educated nurses, foreign equivalency validation is required.

Responsibilities

• Direct Patient Care: Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care.
• Administer medications and procedures per policy.
• Coordinate care focusing on patient education and self-management.

Skills

Leadership

Care coordination

Evidence-based practice

Education & coaching

Customer service

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Diploma in Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Master's degree in Nursing (MSN)

State nursing license

Foreign nursing education equivalency evaluation

Job description

Summary

The Outpatient Staff Registered Nurse (Specialty Care) provides and coordinates specialty outpatient nursing care using the nursing process. Leads evidence-based practice - patient education - and care coordination. Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to improve outcomes and supports professional development while ensuring safe - high-quality care.

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/13085736
• 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: Perform duties requiring physical activity such as walking - standing - stooping - bending - sitting - reaching - pushing - and pulling
• Moderate lifting/carrying up to 35 pounds - following Safe Patient Handling guidelines.

Duties

• Major Duties Direct Patient Care: Assess - plan - implement - and evaluate care based on age-specific components
• Administer medications and procedures per established policies and guidelines
• Care Coordination: Assume responsibility for the coordination of care focused on patient education - self-management - and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care
• Leadership & Collaboration: Demonstrate leadership and experience in managing complex specialty care
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to influence care outcomes and improve specialty care for outpatients
• Health Promotion & Education: Provide health promotion - education - and coaching on wellness - disease prevention - and chronic care management
• Policy & Performance Improvement: Participate in the development - implementation - evaluation - and revision of policies - procedures - and guidelines
• Lead and organize delivery of care to ensure continuity and peer accountability
• Mentoring & Professional Development: Provide constructive feedback to peers - support colleagues through knowledge sharing - and foster a safe and supportive environment for professional development
• Evidence-Based Practice: Lead the identification and integration of evidence-based practice and research to improve quality of care and resource utilization
• Customer Service: Consistently communicate and treat customers (patients - visitors - volunteers - staff) in a courteous - tactful - and respectful manner
• Handle conflict constructively
• Age-Specific Care: Provide care appropriate to the age - developmental - and lifestyle needs of patients - including young adulthood - middle adulthood - and late maturity
• Physical Requirements: Perform duties requiring physical activity such as walking - standing - stooping - bending - sitting - reaching - pushing - and pulling
• Moderate lifting/carrying up to 35 pounds - following Safe Patient Handling guidelines
• Care Coordination Lead (when appropriate): May serve as Care Coordination and Integrated Case Management (CCICM) Lead Coordinator for Veterans requiring moderate to complex care coordination - ensuring seamless and comprehensive care across VA service lines
• 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: Mon-Fri 7:30am-4:00pm Telework: Ad-Hoc only Virtual: This is not a virtual position.