The PACT Outpatient Nurse is responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process when providing and/or supervising direct patient care. Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates care based on age specific components. Assumes responsibility for the coordination of care focused on patient education, self-management, and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care. Administers medications and procedures per established policies and guidelines.
Duties include but are not limited to: Determines the appropriate delegation of tasks consistent with the nurse's obligation to provide optimal care. Provides gender-specific direct Veteran care and care coordination, as it pertains, to Veterans and their care within the Primary Care Department. Manages assigned panel(s), utilizes registries, and ensures appropriate evaluation and access is provided to patient panels.
Provides health promotion, health education and coaching on wellness, disease prevention, and chronic care management. Assist in directing the provision of nursing education, orientation, competencies and providing quality improvement and outcomes utilization. Partners with the patient, family, and interdisciplinary team to promote effective and safe transitions across the health care continuum, including the Veteran's goals of care.
Evaluates practice in an ongoing process, based on best evidence. Provides peers with formal or informal constructive feedback for improvement. Supports colleagues and other nurses through primary care knowledge sharing to provide safe, quality nursing care. Fosters a safe and supportive environment conducive to the professional development of healthcare professionals. Responsible for the documented PACT outcomes at the program or service level.
Performs other duties as assigned. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards Pay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory Work Schedule: INTERMITTENT - 8:00am-4:30p Telework: Not available. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized.
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $96242 – $161650/yr.
Applications close on 2026-09-22.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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