Registered Nurse - Primary Care Outpatient Staff

<p>At the VA Black Hills Health Care System, Primary Care nurses play a vital, hands-on role in supporting Veterans through compassionate, knowledge-based outpatient care. In this mission-driven setting, you will guide Veterans with education, wellness coaching, and coordinated care, helping them navigate their health journey while partnering closely with an interdisciplinary team to make a meaningful and lasting impact on those who served.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>As a Primary Care Registered Nurse (RN) within the VA Black Hills Health Care System, you will deliver individualized, age-appropriate outpatient care while helping Veterans navigate their wellness journey. This role combines direct patient care, care coordination, health promotion, and collaboration with a supportive interdisciplinary team to positively impact the lives of those who served. Major Duties include, but are not limited to: Delivers direct patient care using the nursing process with a focus on assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Coordinates care, provides patient education, and supports self-management across the continuum of care. Manages assigned patient panels, uses registries, and ensures timely evaluation and access. Provides health promotion, wellness coaching, and chronic care management. Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members and engages patients and families in care planning. Maintains therapeutic relationships and incorporates patient values and cultural needs into care. Assists with consult management, scheduling support, and follow-up communication. Prepares injections, supports clinical procedures, and adheres to aseptic and reusable medical equipment processes. Assists with specimen handling, dressings, postoperative care, and minor procedure support. Manages department supplies, devices, and compliance with safety, privacy, and computer security requirements. 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 7:30am - 4:00pm Telework: Available - ADHOC-May be authorized (Employee who telework on an occasional, episodic, or short-term, and have completed required telework training and telework agreement). This is not a virtual position. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.</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.