Registered Nurse (PACT)

US Department of Veterans Affairs; Billings (MT); In loco; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair seeks a Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) Registered Nurse Care Manager for Outpatient Primary Care. The RNCM coordinates care, emphasizes patient education, self-management, and satisfaction, acting as a key team member to deliver comprehensive nursing care to patient panels.

Basic requirements include English proficiency, graduation from an approved nursing program, and current US nursing licensure.

Competenze

• English language proficiency required for direct patient care.
• Graduate of an approved nursing program with active license.
• Current, full, active, unrestricted RN license in the United States.
• GNT exception allows temporary appointment pending licensure.
• Foreign degrees require degree equivalency validation.
• Preferred: 1 year of Primary Care or Med/Surg experience.

Mansioni

• Coordinate care with focus on patient education and self-management.
• Provide comprehensive nursing care to panels of patients.
• Support patient satisfaction and care coordination within the team.

Conoscenze

English proficiency

RN license

Patient education

Care coordination

Team collaboration

Formazione

Nursing degree (RN)

Active US nursing license

Bridge program eligibility (if applicable)

Descrizione del lavoro

The Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) Registered Nurse Care Manager (RNCM) Outpatient Primary Care (PC) assumes responsibility for the coordination of care focused on patient education, self-management, and customer satisfaction while functioning as a key team member providing comprehensive, coordinated nursing care to panels of patients.

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/13106983.

*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/.

Preferred Experience:

1 year of Primary Care or Med/Surg experience or equivalent.

Physical Requirements:

The position involves considerable standing, walking, stooping, bending, reaching, lifting, and turning. It requires restraining confused patients, repositioning patients, assisting with transferring patients to Wheelchairs/stretchers/cars, and transporting them to other departments or facilities. Mechanical devices available and are required to be used for heavy or difficult to lift patients. The work may involve pushing or lifting weight in excess of 50 pounds and going up and down flights of stairs. The incumbent may be exposed to infected patients and contaminated materials and may be required to don protective clothing in isolation situations or operative/invasive procedures. This position requires visual acuity, good hearing, distinctive speech and manual dexterity. The position requires the nurse to work for periods of time with arms above shoulder level with neck in a fully flexed or extended position and the ability to physically control or protect his/herself from physically abusive patients.