PACT Outpatient RN: Veteran-Centered Primary Care

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Illinois is seeking an Outpatient Staff Registered Nurse (RN) to provide gender-specific, evidence-based care for primary care patients and oversee licensed staff within the Primary Care Department.

The role emphasizes direct Veteran care, care coordination, and adherence to VA nursing standards in a busy outpatient setting. Strong English proficiency and active nursing licensure are required for this position.

Qualifications

• English proficiency required for direct patient care.
• Graduation from an approved nursing program (ADN/ diploma, BSN, or MSN pathways) and state licensure required.
• Foreign nursing education requires degree equivalency validation.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct Veteran care and care coordination in Primary Care.
• Oversee licensed practical nurses/nursing assistants as appropriate.
• Deliver gender-specific, evidence-based care within outpatient Primary Care setting.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

ADN/ diploma in nursing

BSN with/without experience

MSN with related experience

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Illinois is seeking an Outpatient Staff Registered Nurse (RN) to provide gender-specific, evidence-based care for primary care patients and oversee licensed staff within the Primary Care Department.

The role emphasizes direct Veteran care, care coordination, and adherence to VA nursing standards in a busy outpatient setting. Strong English proficiency and active nursing licensure are required for this position.