Nurse PACT

Summary

The Marion Il VMAC is seeking a full-time registered nurse to join the Marion IL Primary Care Team. The Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) Registered Nurse (RN) Care Manager delivers and manages comprehensive, patient-centered care for an assigned panel of Veterans in a Women's Health Primary Care outpatient clinic setting.

Duties

The RN utilizes the nursing process, evidence-based practice, and clinical judgment to support chronic disease management, preventive health, care coordination, and population health initiatives. As a key member of the interdisciplinary PACT team, the RN promotes effective communication, Veteran engagement, and high-quality, ethical nursing practice for gender-specific care needs within primary care, including support for Women's Health services as assigned The RN functions independently within the full scope of professional nursing practice, demonstrating accountability for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care. The RN collaborates with providers and interdisciplinary team members, supports care transitions, and engages Veterans in shared decision-making and self-management Primary duties include, but are not limited to: - Serving as the primary point of contact for care management and coordination for an assigned patient panel, with emphasis on high-risk patients and care transitions - Using nursing expertise, evidence-based guidelines, and protocols to develop and update individualized care plans in collaboration with the PACT team - Providing health education, coaching, and counseling focused on prevention, wellness, and chronic disease self-management - Assisting with and coordinating Women's Health preventive screenings, procedures, patient education, basic triage, or coordination of gender-specific care needs within the Women's Health primary care setting. - Working closely with internal VA services and community resources to ensure comprehensive, coordinated care - Participating in quality improvement activities and monitoring population health outcomes to identify and address care gaps - Maintaining current knowledge of available resources, programs, and referral processes to support Veteran navigation of the healthcare system - Assessing Veterans for telehealth needs, supporting VA Video Connect utilization, and completing documentation for workload capture and clinical standards - Demonstrating proficiency in initiating and performing assigned nursing duties for a diverse patient population - Reporting and escalating clinical or operational issues that may impact workflow or patient care - Completing required training, maintaining competencies, and supporting compliance with organizational standards - Assisting during emergent situations, initiating or supporting CPR and emergency responses as needed - Administering medications and treatments safely and promptly, with appropriate monitoring and documentation - Responding to patient physical and emotional needs, recognizing deviations from baseline, and reporting concerns - Encouraging Veteran and family participation in care planning and self-management - Documenting all care provided, setting priorities based on patient condition, and adjusting sequencing of tasks independently - Participating in staff meetings, maintaining flexibility, demonstrating effective time management, and communicating clearly with stakeholders - Establishing therapeutic relationships that promote trust, dignity, respect, and positive patient outcomes - Retrieving and entering clinical data, completing required unit-based activities, and maintaining competency in electronic health system. And other duties as assigned 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: not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: not authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): not authorized

Requirements

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/examination. 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.

Qualifications and evaluation

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your application, resume, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment. NOTE: Candidate's education, scope, and length of nursing practice (experience) will be considered in determining the grade and salary of the applicant selected. The recommended salary may be at any point in the range listed for this vacancy. Experience as an RN will be evaluated to determine if the experience is of an acceptable level of quality with regard to the following five dimensions of nursing: Practice, Veteran/Patient Driven Care, Leadership, Professional Development, and Evidence/Based Practice/Research. Each dimension of practice has criteria that demonstrate essential core competencies for VHA Nursing Personnel. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position. It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment. Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.

How to apply

All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 10/23/2026 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire, click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13091260. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package. NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation are submitted prior to the closing date. During the application process you may have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.

Required documents

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes: Long-form resume/Curriculum vitae (CV) Resume (required) - Resume must include the following information for each job listed: job title, duties, start and end dates, full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week). Be sure that your resume clearly addresses your work experience in detail. We cannot make assumptions regarding your qualifications. Please ensure your resume is formatted MM/YYYY to MM/YYYY for all positions held so that we may give you credit for your experience. The following documents are accepted and may be required if applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this position. Cover Letter DD-214/ Statement of Service Disability Letter (Schedule A) Disability Letter (VA) License Long-form resume/Curriculum vitae (CV) Other (1) PCS Orders Performance Appraisal Professional Certification Separation Notice (RIF) SF-15 SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action Transcript Veterans' Preference Note: Preference eligible candidates and other Veterans will be given preference when qualification of candidates are approximately equal for Title 38 positions in VHA. When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire. You must provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and character of service (honorable, general, etc.). If you are currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of impending separation. Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference" with required proof as stated on the form. Documentation is required to award preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit Feds Hire Vets - Veterans - Job Seekers - Veterans' Preference.

Additional information

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status. VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement. Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.