Nurse PACT

Veterans Health Administration • Marion, IL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Marion IL VA Medical Center is seeking a full-time registered nurse to join the Marion IL Primary Care Team. The Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) Registered Nurse Care Manager delivers and manages comprehensive, patient-centered care for an assigned panel of Veterans in a Women's Health Primary Care outpatient clinic setting.

The RN uses the nursing process, evidence-based practice, and clinical judgment to support chronic disease management, preventive health, care coordination, and population health initiatives. As a key member of the interdisciplinary PACT team, the RN promotes effective communication, Veteran engagement, and high-quality, ethical nursing practice for gender-specific care needs within primary care, including Women's Health services as assigned.

The RN functions independently within the full scope of professional nursing practice and is accountable for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care. The RN collaborates with providers and interdisciplinary team members, supports care transitions, and engages Veterans in shared decision-making and self-management. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Proficiency in basic written and spoken English.
• Graduation from an appropriately accredited school of professional nursing, or an applicable foreign nursing education pathway meeting VA requirements.
• Current, full, active, and unrestricted registered nurse licensure in a U.S. State, Territory, Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia; a Graduate Nurse Technician temporary appointment exception is described for eligible candidates pursuing licensure.
• Meet the education and professional nursing experience requirements for the applicable VA Nurse grade and level.
• Complete required onboarding and pre-employment requirements, including a physical evaluation/examination and background/security investigation.
• U.S. citizenship is required unless appointment of a non-citizen is permitted under VA policy.
• Seasonal influenza vaccination is required for VA Health Care Personnel.
• Must be able to meet physical demands associated with nursing duties, including potentially prolonged walking, standing, and sitting, moderate lifting, repeated bending, or kneeling.

Nice To Haves

• At least 2 years of primary care, outpatient, or care management nursing experience.
• 5 years of RN experience preferred.
• Experience supporting gender-specific or Women's Health needs in a primary care setting, such as preventive screenings, procedures, basic symptom triage, or coordination of related services.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for care management and coordination for an assigned patient panel, emphasizing high-risk patients and care transitions.
• Develop and update individualized care plans in collaboration with the PACT team, using nursing expertise, evidence-based guidelines, and protocols.
• Provide health education, coaching, and counseling focused on prevention, wellness, and chronic disease self-management.
• Assist with and coordinate Women's Health preventive screenings, procedures, patient education, basic triage, and gender-specific care needs within the Women's Health primary care setting.
• Coordinate with internal VA services and community resources to ensure comprehensive, coordinated care.
• Participate in quality improvement activities and monitor population health outcomes to identify and address care gaps.
• Maintain current knowledge of available resources, programs, and referral processes to support Veteran navigation of the healthcare system.
• Assess Veterans for telehealth needs, support VA Video Connect utilization, and complete documentation for workload capture and clinical standards.
• Initiate and perform assigned nursing duties for a diverse patient population.
• Report and escalate clinical or operational issues that may affect workflow or patient care.
• Complete required training, maintain competencies, and support compliance with organizational standards.
• Assist during emergencies, initiating or supporting CPR and emergency responses as needed.
• Administer medications and treatments safely and promptly, with appropriate monitoring and documentation.
• Respond to patients' physical and emotional needs, recognize deviations from baseline, and report concerns.
• Encourage Veteran and family participation in care planning and self-management.
• Document all care provided, set priorities based on patient condition, and independently adjust task sequencing.
• Participate in staff meetings, maintain flexibility, manage time effectively, and communicate clearly with stakeholders.
• Establish therapeutic relationships that promote trust, dignity, respect, and positive patient outcomes.
• Retrieve and enter clinical data, complete required unit-based activities, and maintain competency in the electronic health system.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, regular salary increases, and potential performance awards.
• 50 days of paid time off per year, comprising 26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, and 11 paid Federal holidays.
• Traditional federal pension with 5-year vesting.
• Federal 401(k) with up to 5% in contributions by VA.
• Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance; many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement.
• One full and unrestricted license from any U.S. State or territory is accepted.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree