Registered Nurse, Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT)

Department of Veterans Affairs • Phoenix, AZ

381d • $87,330 - $161,750

About The Position

The Registered Nurse Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) position is located at the 32nd Street VA Clinic, Phoenix VA Healthcare System (PVAHCS), Phoenix, AZ. The PACT Registered Nurse is responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process when providing 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 transition through the continuum of care, patient and family education, patient self-management after discharge, and supporting factors that impact customer satisfaction. Considers all characteristics of the individual, including age and life stages, state of health, race and culture, and previous experiences. Administers medications and procedures per established policies and guidelines. Influences care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team. Core elements of performance include knowledge and active participation in the unit/program level quality improvement process and initiatives as well as customer service programs.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship.
• Proficiency in basic written and spoken English.
• Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate accrediting agency.
• Current, full, active, and unrestricted registration as a graduate professional nurse in a State, Territory or Commonwealth of the United States.
• Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program.
• Participation in the COVID-19 vaccination program.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a similar nursing role.
• Advanced certifications in nursing.
• Bilingual skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide and supervise direct patient care.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care based on age-specific components.
• Coordinate care focused on patient transition through the continuum of care.
• Educate patients and families on self-management after discharge.
• Administer medications and procedures per established policies and guidelines.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to influence care outcomes.
• Participate in quality improvement processes and customer service programs.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with regular salary increases.
• 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays).
• Traditional federal pension and federal 401K with up to 5% contributions by VA.
• Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Administration of Human Resource Programs
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees