Registered Nurse - PACT - Float (Intermittent)
About The Position
The Registered Nurse - PACT - Float (Intermittent) position is located at the Community Based Outpatient Clinic in Bangor, Maine. This is an intermittent position with varying hours per week, scheduled Monday through Friday with variable hours. The position is not virtual. The nurse provides direct and indirect patient care to Veterans in accordance with established nursing standards, policies, procedures, and VA guidelines. The role includes comprehensive nursing assessment, individualized care planning with the healthcare team, Veterans, and families, medication and treatment administration, patient education, electronic health record documentation, and coordination of holistic care. The nurse also advocates for Veterans, follows safety and infection-control protocols, participates in quality improvement and professional development, and responds to changes in patient condition. Applicants must meet VA nursing education, registration, and qualification requirements. A current, full, active, unrestricted nursing registration in a U.S. state or territory, the District of Columbia, or a commonwealth such as Puerto Rico is generally required, along with English proficiency. The posting also describes qualifying nursing education and experience pathways for Nurse I through Nurse III grades. Physical ability to perform the duties and a pre-placement physical examination are required. VA offers competitive salary, regular salary increases, and potential performance awards; specific benefit eligibility depends on the position and employment status.
Requirements
- Proficiency in basic written and spoken English.
- Graduation from an appropriately accredited school of professional nursing, or an eligible education pathway described in the announcement.
- Current, full, active, and unrestricted registration as a graduate professional nurse in a U.S. state, territory, or commonwealth, or the District of Columbia; a stated Graduate Nurse Technician exception may apply to otherwise qualified candidates pursuing licensure.
- Meet the applicable VA Nurse grade and level education and experience criteria.
- Be physically able to satisfactorily perform the duties and complete a pre-placement physical examination.
- U.S. citizenship is required, except that non-citizens may be appointed when qualified citizens cannot be recruited under VA policy.
- Selected applicants are subject to applicable pre-employment screening, background/security investigation, onboarding, and credentialing requirements.
- Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is required for VA Health Care Personnel.
- Selective Service registration is required for males born after December 31, 1959.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct and indirect patient care according to established nursing standards, policies, and procedures.
- Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments and identify patient needs.
- Develop individualized care plans in collaboration 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 continuous professional development and participate in quality improvement initiatives.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Regular salary increases
- Potential performance awards
- Federal employee benefits package; specific eligibility depends on position type and employment status
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
