Nurse

Veterans Health Administration • Findlay, OH

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The LTC Charles S. Kettles VA Medical Center is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse assigned to the Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) at the Findlay, Ohio Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC). The nurse provides evidence-based, gender-specific primary care appropriate to the clinic setting. The role includes coordinating patient care, promoting patient education and self-management, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to support safe, effective care across the health care continuum.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved and accredited school of professional nursing, or an eligible alternative education pathway described in the announcement.
• Current, full, active, and unrestricted registered nurse license in a U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia; a temporary Graduate Nurse Technician appointment may be available to eligible candidates pursuing licensure.
• Proficiency in basic written and spoken English.
• Meet the education and experience criteria for the assigned nurse grade and level.
• U.S. citizenship is required, except that non-citizens may be appointed when qualified citizens cannot be recruited in accordance with VA policy.
• Applicants tentatively selected for a testing-designated position must undergo urinalysis for illegal drug use before appointment.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Subject to background and security investigation; selected applicants must complete online onboarding and provide acceptable identification.
• Must pass a pre-employment physical evaluation or examination.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is required for VA health care personnel.
• May be required to serve a probationary period and complete all application requirements in the announcement.
• Must meet the physical requirements of the position, including visual acuity, keen hearing, clear speech, and manual dexterity; ability to walk, stand, stoop, sit, bend, pull, push, and potentially transfer patients or objects; and ability to work effectively in stressful situations and adjust priorities based on patient needs.
• Must complete annual Employee Health requirements, such as TB screening or testing.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate integration of biopsychosocial concepts, cognitive skills, and technically competent practice while providing care to clients.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care based on age-specific components.
• Coordinate care focused on patient education, self-management, and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care.
• Administer medications and perform procedures in accordance with established policies and guidelines.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to influence care outcomes.
• Manage assigned patient panels, use registries, and ensure appropriate evaluation and access for patients.
• Provide health promotion, health education, and coaching on wellness, disease prevention, and chronic care management.
• Partner with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team to promote effective and safe transitions across the health care continuum, including transitions aligned with Veterans’ goals of care.

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 five-year vesting and federal 401(k), with up to 5% in VA contributions.
• Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance; many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement.

What This Job Offers

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