Nurse - PACT Care Manager

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application.

The RN PACT Care Manager provides age-appropriate, technically competent care by assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating each client's needs. They coordinate care across the continuum, support patient education and self-management, follow medication and procedure guidelines, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to improve outcomes and satisfaction. Provide direct, complex primary care and care coordination to Veterans in the outpatient setting, demonstrating leadership, experience, and creative approaches to care management. Manage assigned patient panels, use registries, and promote timely, appropriate evaluation and access to care. Provide health promotion, education, and coaching on wellness, disease prevention, and chronic care management. Collaborate in developing, implementing, evaluating, and revising policies, procedures, and guidelines. Demonstrate leadership that improves care across the Primary Care Department and facility. Provide constructive feedback and share primary care expertise to support colleagues and promote safe, high-quality nursing care. Foster a safe, supportive environment that encourages the professional development of health care professionals. Evaluate outpatient outcomes related to evidence-based decisions and practice changes for individuals, groups, and populations. Be accountable for documented PACT outcomes at the program or service level, addressing broad and complex needs at any organizational level within the facility. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards Pay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards Paid Time Off: 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm Telework: AD-hoc only. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not available. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized. PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized.

U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.