Registered Nurse - Outpatient Primary Care PACT (Intermittent)
About The Position
The Registered Nurse provides outpatient primary care through the PACT at the VA Clinic in Portland, Maine. The position is intermittent, with varying hours per week, and follows a Monday–Friday schedule with variable hours. It is not a virtual position. The nurse delivers direct and indirect patient care in accordance with established nursing standards, policies, and procedures. The role includes assessing patients, developing individualized care plans with Veterans, families, and the healthcare team, administering prescribed medications and treatments, educating patients and families, maintaining electronic health records, and participating in coordinated, holistic care. The nurse also advocates for patients, follows safety and infection-control practices, and contributes to professional development and quality improvement. Applicants must meet applicable nursing education and licensure requirements. The announcement describes grade qualifications from Nurse I through Nurse III, based on education, experience, and the scope of practice. A current, full, active, unrestricted nursing registration from a U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia is generally required, subject to the stated Graduate Nurse Technician exception. Applicants must be proficient in written and spoken English and physically able to perform the duties. A pre-placement physical examination is required.
Requirements
- Proficiency in basic written and spoken English.
- Graduation from an appropriately accredited school of professional nursing, subject to the education pathways and exceptions described in the announcement.
- Current, full, active, and unrestricted registration as a graduate professional nurse in a U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia, subject to the stated Graduate Nurse Technician exception.
- Meet the education and experience criteria for the applicable Nurse grade and level.
- Physical ability to satisfactorily perform the position duties and completion of a pre-placement physical examination.
- U.S. citizenship, except that non-citizens may be appointed when qualified citizens cannot be recruited in accordance with VA policy.
- Successful completion of applicable pre-employment evaluation, background/security investigation, onboarding, and credentialing requirements.
- Applicants selected for VA employment in a testing-designated position must submit to urinalysis for illegal drug use before appointment.
- Males born after December 31, 1959, must meet Selective Service registration requirements.
- Participation in the VA seasonal influenza vaccination program.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct and indirect patient care in accordance with nursing standards, policies, and procedures.
- Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments, identify patient needs, and develop individualized care plans with the healthcare team, Veterans, and their families.
- Administer prescribed medications and treatments, monitor patient responses, and take appropriate action under VA guidelines.
- Educate Veterans and their families about health conditions, medications, treatment plans, and self-care strategies.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and thorough electronic health records documentation.
- Use critical thinking to anticipate and respond to changes in patient conditions, initiate interventions, and escalate concerns as necessary.
- Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to support coordinated, holistic patient care.
- Follow safety protocols and infection-control practices.
- Advocate for patients and respect ethical considerations and Veterans' rights.
- Engage in professional development and participate in quality improvement initiatives.
Benefits
- Competitive salary, regular salary increases, and potential performance awards.
- Federal employee benefits package; specific eligibility depends on position type and other factors.
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Education Level
Associate degree
