Registered Nurse - Outpatient (Patient Aligned Care Team)

Diversity Group; Oxford (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Diversity Group in Oxford, AL is seeking a dedicated registered nurse to join the Veterans Health Administration outpatient team. The role focuses on primary care within PACT, delivering direct patient care, coordinating with clinicians, and supporting prevention and wellness initiatives.

Candidates must have an approved nursing program, active U.S. license, English proficiency, and may enter through bridge programs; EDRP eligibility provides loan repayment options.

Qualifications

• English proficiency required for direct patient care.
• Graduate of an approved nursing program with ACEN/CCNE accreditation.
• State license to practice nursing upon appointment; temporary appointment possible during bridge program.
• Foreign nursing education requires degree equivalency validation.
• Current, full, active, and unrestricted RN license in the U.S.
• GNT exception allows temporary appointment while pursuing licensure.

Responsibilities

• Responsible and accountable for nursing practice within the PACT Outpatient setting.
• Delegates tasks to ensure optimal patient care.
• Provides gender-specific direct care and care coordination for Veterans in Primary Care.
• Manages patient panels and uses registries for evaluation, access, and follow-up.
• Delivers health promotion and wellness coaching; supports disease prevention and chronic care management.
• Focuses on professional growth in outpatient nursing practice with increasing self-direction.
• Formulates plans of care based on nursing assessments.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

Approved nursing program (ACEN/CCNE)

RN license; state registration

Bridge program master's level nursing

Master's/BSN/ doctoral nursing degrees

Job description

Summary

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.

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\/13066468
• 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 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 may include a level of physicality normally associated with duties performed by nurses such as direct patient care - and potentially long periods of walking - standing - sitting - moderate lifting - repeated bending - or kneeling
• Examples may include but are not limited to: Significant amounts of time standing assisting assigned patients Utilization of safe patient handling and mobility protocols Position specific duties/expectations are detailed in the associated competency and should be performed once the competency has been validated
• This position potentially requires flexibility in schedule and assignments.

Duties

• Responsible and accountable for individual nursing practice within the PACT Outpatient setting
• Determines appropriate delegation of tasks to ensure optimal patient care
• Provides gender-specific direct care and care coordination for Veterans in the Primary Care Department
• Manages assigned patient panels and uses registries to ensure appropriate evaluation - access - and follow-up
• Delivers health promotion - health education - and wellness coaching
• Supports disease prevention and chronic care management initiatives
• Focuses on professional growth and development in outpatient PACT nursing practice with increasing self-direction
• Formulates plans of care based on nursing assessments
• Seeks guidance to improve care provided to patients and families
• Delegates elements of care based on patient needs - condition - and safety considerations
• Applies primary care nursing principles and theory with limited use of critical thinking skills
• 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 8:00am- 4:30pm
• Some Evenings and weekends required based on the needs of the service Telework: Ad-hoc - as determined by the agency Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact [e-mail] the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
• Learn more PCS: Not authorized Recruitment/relocation incentives: Not authorized