PACT Outpatient Nurse Clinician – Patient-Centered Leader

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Florence (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to provide and supervise nursing care for Veterans within the Primary Care Department. The role emphasizes patient education, self-management, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team.

The nurse will administer medications, coordinate care, and support health promotion and disease prevention across the patient continuum. VA offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• English language proficiency is required for direct patient care.
• Graduate of a nursing program approved by an accrediting body (ACEN/CCNE).
• ADN or Diploma in Nursing with no additional professional nursing required.
• BSN with or without additional experience; MSN may be preferred.
• State license—current, full, active RN in the U.S. or equivalent.
• Foreign-educated nurses may need degree equivalency validation (ICD).
• Foreign education programs may not be creditable; refer to VA qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide competent, evidence-based gender-specific care to primary care patients.
• Coordinate care within the Primary Care Department and oversee LVNs/NAs as appropriate.
• Manage assigned patient panels, utilize registries, and ensure appropriate access.
• Promote health promotion, education and coaching for wellness and chronic care management.
• Lead nursing education, orientation, and competency development; contribute to quality improvement.

Skills

English language proficiency

Education

ADN or Diploma in Nursing

BSN

MSN (preferred)

Current, full, active RN license

Foreign nursing education equivalency validation (ICD)

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to provide and supervise nursing care for Veterans within the Primary Care Department. The role emphasizes patient education, self-management, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team.

The nurse will administer medications, coordinate care, and support health promotion and disease prevention across the patient continuum. VA offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional development.