PACT RN Care Manager — Outpatient Primary Care Lead

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) Registered Nurse Care Manager (RNCM) for outpatient primary care.

The RNCM delivers comprehensive, coordinated nursing care and leads patient education, self-management support, and care coordination within a designated patient panel. The role requires a nursing degree and an active license, with opportunities to advance through VA's nurse leadership framework.

Qualifications

• English proficiency required for direct patient care
• Graduate of an approved nursing program with licensure in the US
• Current, full, active RN license in a US state or territory
• Bridge program candidates may be considered for temporary appointment
• Foreign educated nurses require degree equivalency validation
• License must be active and unrestricted

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care across the PACT for a designated patient panel
• Provide patient education, self-management support and care coordination
• Lead and participate in interprofessional team nursing care
• Ensure continuity of care and timely access to health services
• Advocate for patient needs and support transitions in care
• Comply with state Nurse Practice Acts and VA qualification standards

Skills

English Language Proficiency

Education

BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing)

ADN/ Diploma in Nursing

MSN (Master’s in Nursing)

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) Registered Nurse Care Manager (RNCM) for outpatient primary care.

The RNCM delivers comprehensive, coordinated nursing care and leads patient education, self-management support, and care coordination within a designated patient panel. The role requires a nursing degree and an active license, with opportunities to advance through VA's nurse leadership framework.