Registered Nurse - Primary Care

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Green Bay seeks a full-time Registered Nurse in the Primary Care Clinic to support the Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) as an RN Care Manager, delivering evidence-based, patient-centered holistic care.

The role emphasizes chronic disease management, triage communication, and applying PACT principles; requires an accredited nursing degree, state licensure, and English proficiency, with a Monday–Friday daytime schedule.

Qualifications

• English language proficiency required.
• Graduate of a nursing program accredited by ACEN or CCNE.
• Current, full, active, and unrestricted RN license in the United States.
• Bridge program route to licensure may be considered.
• Temporary appointment possible with licensure pursuit (GNT exception).
• VA Handbook 5005 Appendix G6 applies to qualifications.
• Foreign education requires degree equivalency validation.
• Licensed in any US state or the District of Columbia.

Responsibilities

• Manage chronic diseases as part of the PACT RN Care Manager role.
• Triage patient concerns in person or by telephone.
• Apply PACT principles and advanced clinic access in daily work.
• Demonstrate nursing process: assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, evaluation.
• Collaborate in interdisciplinary practice to deliver holistic care.
• Promote health, disease prevention, and management of acute/chronic illness.
• Participate in VA total rewards and leave programs; schedule Mon–Fri.
• Telework: Not available; on-site position in Green Bay.

Skills

English language proficiency

RN licensure

Education

ADN or Diploma in Nursing

BSN preferred for higher grades

MSN or related field with BSN

Job description

Summary

There is a full time opening for a Registered Nurse in the Primary Care Clinic in Green Bay. The function of the Patient Aligned Care team (PACT) RN Care Manager is to deliver evidence-based practice and patient driven holistic care.

Summary

There is a full time opening for a Registered Nurse in the Primary Care Clinic in Green Bay. The function of the Patient Aligned Care team (PACT) RN Care Manager is to deliver evidence-based practice and patient driven holistic care.

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/13090831
• 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
• Preferred Experience: 2-3 years of Med/Surg experience BSN preferred Outstanding communication skills Ability to multitask and work autonomously Flexibility and dependability Proficient skills with VISTA - CPRS and Outlook Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical Requirements: Walking - bending - stooping - and some lifting in the direct care of patients
• There may also be extended periods of sitting.

Duties

• The RN Care Manager is a member of PACT and will function as an integral member of the interdisciplinary team in managing chronic diseases
• The RN must demonstrate outstanding communication skills with the ability to triage patient concerns and complaints in person or via telephone
• The RN in the role of Care Manager applies the principles of advanced clinic access and PACT principles within their daily work
• The RN demonstrates advanced clinical expertise in the nursing process (assessment - diagnosis - planning - implementing - and evaluation) when caring for the veteran population
• The RN possesses broad-based clinical knowledge and skills to effectively apply all aspects of the nursing process within a collaborative - interdisciplinary practice setting
• The RN effectively implements activities towards health promotion and disease prevention along with the management of acute and chronic illness
• 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 (Days - Variable Start) Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized