Registered Nurse- Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Spokane (WA)

On-site

USD 82,000 - 144,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid time off

Federal health/vision/dental insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid federal holidays

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) in Spokane, WA. The RN will provide comprehensive nursing care, coordinate with interdisciplinary teams, educate patients, and support self-management goals within a primary care setting.

The role emphasizes care planning, evidence-based practice, and adherence to VA policies while offering a stable federal work schedule and total rewards package.

Qualifications

Active, unrestricted RN license from any US state or territory.
Experience delivering nurse-led care in primary care or team-based settings preferred.
Strong patient education, self-management support, and care coordination abilities.

Responsibilities

Provide patient-centered care within the Primary Care Department.
Coordinate care with interdisciplinary teams and ensure appropriate delegation of tasks.
Develop and implement care plans based on nursing assessments.
Deliver health promotion, disease prevention, and chronic care management education.
Utilize registries and reports to evaluate patient access and panel management.
Maintain adherence to policies and safety standards.

Skills

Nursing

Patient education

Care coordination

Medication administration

Education

RN license (unrestricted)

Job description

Registered Nurse- Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT)

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The RN-PACT provides patient-centered care through assessment, planning implementation, and evaluation. Coordinates care with an emphasis on patient education, self-management, and satisfaction. Administers medications and treatments in accordance with established policies and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to support quality patient care.

Key Responsibilities

Duties include but are not limited to: Responsible and accountable for individual nursing practice and determines the appropriate delegation of tasks consistent with the nurse's obligation to provide optimal care. Provide sex-specific direct Veteran care and care coordination, as it pertains, to Veterans and their care within the Primary Care Department.

Manage assigned panel(s), utilizes registries, 2- Day Discharge report and other PACT data/reports to ensure appropriate evaluation and access is provided to patient panels. Provide health promotion, health education and coaching on wellness, disease prevention, and chronic care management. Focus on individual growth and development in outpatient PACT nursing practice with increased levels of self-direction. Formulate a plan of care based on nursing assessments.

Seek guidance on how to improve care provided to patients and families. Delegate elements of care to the appropriate individual based upon assessed needs, condition, and safety of the patient.

Bring primary care principles and theory with application 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 Compressed/Flexible: May be authorized Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Requirements & Education

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. IF YOU ARE USING FOREIGN EDUCATION TO MEET QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS, YOU MUST SEND A CERTIFICATE OF FOREIGN EQUIVALENCY WITH YOUR TRANSCRIPT IN ORDER TO RECEIVE CREDIT FOR THAT EDUCATION.

For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/. Note: The National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission/NLNAC changed its name to ACEN in May 2013.

ACEN's website may be utilized to verify accredited programs using automated inquiry processes; however, for verification of any nursing program's accreditation prior to 1998 an automated inquiry cannot be used and ACEN must be contacted directly via their email contact information on the ACEN website to verify.

Note: In order to grant credit towards an appointment based on foreign nursing education higher than the associate degree level, formal degree equivalency validation from a recognized degree equivalency agency accepted by VA, such as the International Consultants of Delaware (ICD), must be obtained.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $81593 – $143926/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-05.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.