Registered Nurse - Patient Aligned Care Team (Intermittent)

The Intermittent Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) Registered Nurse (RN) with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is a healthcare professional who works on an as-needed, flexible basis without a fixed, recurring schedule or guaranteed minimum hours. The RN provides coverage within the Sheridan VA Health Care System Outpatient Primary Care Clinics.

This vacancy announcement has one opening, but can be stationed at one of the available locations. The salary of the selection will be based off their selected location. Duties will include but are not limited to: Provide clinic coverage for the Afton, Casper, Cody, Gillette, Riverton, Rock Springs, Worland, and Sheridan Primary Care Clinics. Demonstrating clinical knowledge in assessing, planning, implementing documenting and evaluating care for a designated group of patients across the continuum of care. Triage and apply a collaborative team approach in identifying, analyzing and resolving patient care problems. Collaborate with patients to assess and identify needs, issues, care goals and resources in critical factors for achieving desired outcomes for discharge, post hospital recovery and health maintenance/wellness. Maintain current knowledge of multidisciplinary resources, programs and services, referring patients for community resources as appropriate. Utilize problem-solving methodologies and advances clinical knowledge to resolve system and/or processes that impact patient care. Assist with navigation of health systems and intervenes or refers as needed to facilitate the achievement of patient outcomes. Provide care, respecting patient's personal values, cultural and belief systems. Assist with the development, assessment, and monitoring/ evaluation of comprehensive plans of care to ensure efficient, effective, and coordinated care in meeting and promoting standards of wellness. Coordinate an interdisciplinary approach to assure physical, psycho-social, and environmental needs and resource delivery to achieve patient goals. Other duties as assigned. Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory Work Schedule: Shifts change week to week based on facility demand, patient volume, or staffing shortages. Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not available

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.