PACT Outpatient Staff Registered Nurse

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Bay Pines (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EDRP Education Debt Reduction Program

Ad-hoc Telework

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Bay Pines, FL seeks a PACT Coordinator Outpatient Nurse to lead local PACT implementation, training, communication, and sustainability.

The role involves supervising direct patient care and serving as a PACT champion within the nursing team. The position emphasizes participation in unit-level quality improvement and customer service initiatives, with emphasis on adherence to VA nursing standards and licensure requirements.

Qualifications

• English language proficiency required.
• Proficient in basic written and spoken English per 38 U.S.C. 7403(f).
• Graduate of a nursing program approved by accrediting bodies (ACEN/CCNE).
• Possible pathways for bridge programs and licensure prior to permanent appointment.
• Current, full, active, and unrestricted RN license in the United States or District of Columbia.

Responsibilities

• Provide competent, evidence-based nursing care.
• Lead and participate in PACT implementation and quality improvement initiatives.
• Coach staff and support inter-disciplinary teamwork.
• Support unit-based governance and clinical practice guidelines.
• Promote PACT principles through education, coaching, and performance improvement.

Job description

Summary

The Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) Coordinator Outpatient Nurse is responsible for all elements of the nursing process when providing and/or supervising direct patient care. Serves in an administrative role as a PACT champion and coordinates local PACT implementation - training - communication - and sustainability of the PACT model. Performance include knowledge and active participation in the unit/program level quality improvement process and initiatives as well as customer service programs.

The Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) Coordinator Outpatient Nurse is responsible for all elements of the nursing process when providing and/or supervising direct patient care. Serves in an administrative role as a PACT champion and coordinates local PACT implementation - training - communication - and sustainability of the PACT model. Performance include knowledge and active participation in the unit/program level quality improvement process and initiatives as well as customer service programs.

Qualifications

• 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/13045360
• 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: This position requires potentially long periods of continued walking - standing - and sitting
• The nurse may be exposed to infected patients and contaminated materials and may be required to don protective clothing
• The nurse may occasionally be exposed to patients who are combative secondary to delirium - dementia - or psychiatric disorders
• The nurse must be a mature - flexible - sensible individual capable of working effectively in stressful situations - able to shift priorities based on patient needs
• Must complete annual Employee Health equirements - such as annual TB screening or testing - as a condition of employment
• In the performance of duties - the nurse may be required to drive and/or ride in GSA-vehicles.

Duties

• Responsible for providing competent - evidence-based practices
• Provides peers with informal constructive feedback for improvement
• Contributes professional nursing perspective in discussions with the interdisciplinary team
• Executes position to promote full PACT implementation and sustainment of the PACT model driven by quality improvement and evidence-based decision-making
• Assists teams to maintain national Primary Care standards using clinical practice guidelines and clinical pathways
• Promotes PACT fundamentals through staff education - clinical coaching - and quality improvement and metric monitoring
• Conducts knowledge sharing to provide safe - efficient - quality PACT care
• Responsible for participating within unit based and/or organizational level Shared Governance council - utilizing clinical expertise - evidence-based practice - and knowledge to assist with finding solutions to problems or issues to improve the quality care provided
• Partners with others to effect change and produce optimal outcomes
• 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 - Day Tour Telework: Ad-hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: May be authorized for a highly qualified candidate EDRP Authorized: This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program
• You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment
• Program Approval - award amount (up to $200 -000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application
• Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply
• Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact [e-mail] - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
• Learn more Preferred Experience: 3 years or more nursing experience - 1 or more years outpatient experience - 1 or more years PACT experience - National Certification in AMB-BC - Case Management certification or Med-Surg RN certification - Charge nurse experience - evidence of professional development - evidence of awards or acknowledgements (DAISY award nominations - customer service awards) - evidence of participation in performance improvement (Lean Six Sigma - Belt certification - PI project involvement).