Registered Nurse - Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT)

<p>The Registered Nurse will be assigned to a Patient Aligned Care Team within the Primary Care Department at the Cape Girardeau Health Care Center.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>General Description of Assigned Duties: The Registered Nurse within the Patient Aligned Care Team is responsible for and accountable for all aspects of the nursing process when delivering and supervising direct patient care. This role includes coordinating care with a focus on patient education, and ensuring high levels of patient satisfaction throughout the entire continuum of care. The nurse administers medications and procedures in accordance with established policies and guidelines. Additionally, the nurse contributes to positive care outcomes by collaborating effectively with interdisciplinary team members. Key performance responsibilities include maintaining knowledge of and actively participating in unit or program quality improvement initiatives, as well as supporting customer service excellence. Functions and Scope of Assigned Duties: The Nurse Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) Outpatient Staff Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for delivering competent, evidence-based, gender-specific care to primary care patients. This role involves providing direct veteran care and care coordination within the Primary Care Department. The nurse manages assigned patient panels, utilizes registries effectively, and ensures appropriate evaluation and access to care for these patients. Responsibilities include health promotion, health education, and coaching on wellness, disease prevention, and chronic disease management. The nurse supports the delivery of nursing education, orientation, and competency development, as well as contributing to quality improvement initiatives and outcomes analysis. Demonstrating leadership, the nurse collaborates with team members to enhance holistic, primary care services. They continuously evaluate practice based on current best evidence, provide constructive feedback to peers, and offer professional perspectives in interdisciplinary team discussions. The nurse partners with colleagues to facilitate positive change and achieve optimal patient outcomes. Preferred Experience: 2-3 years of clinical experience is preferred. Experience in Care Management is a plus. 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: 8 or 10 hour shifts Monday - Friday between the hours of 7:00am-5:30pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized</p><h3>Requirements</h3>U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.