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Nurse- Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) Outpatient Staff Registered Nurse

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs

This job in plain English

This is a temporary, intermittent registered nurse job on a Patient Aligned Care Team in primary care at the Veterans Health Administration. The announcement is tied to the Dayton VA Medical Center and lists 4 vacancies in Richmond, IN, with the work not to exceed 1 year and no telework. The nurse manages assigned patient panels, teaches health and wellness, and oversees licensed vocational nurses and nursing assistants.

4 vacancies in Richmond, IN; the announcement may also be used to fill additional vacancies

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

U.S. citizens, nationals, or people who owe allegiance to the U.S. may apply, and non-citizens may be appointed only if qualified citizens cannot be recruited. The page says the job is open to the public, but it also includes the line 'Open to VA employees only,' so check the official posting before applying.

What you would do

  • Uses the nursing process to assess, plan, carry out and evaluate patient care.
  • Leads efforts to improve Veteran experience, satisfaction and safety.
  • Leads and collaborates with the interprofessional care team.
  • Oversees licensed vocational nurses and nursing assistants as appropriate.
  • Uses research and evidence-based practice to improve quality of care.

Do you qualify for VN?

With experience: Your grade depends on your nursing education and your nursing experience. For example, an associate degree or diploma in nursing plus 1 year of specialized nursing experience can qualify you for Nurse I, Level II. Experience is also rated on five dimensions: practice, Veteran or patient driven care, leadership, professional development, and evidence-based practice or research.

With education: You must be a graduate of a nursing school accredited by ACEN or CCNE, or meet one of the other listed nursing education paths. Education must come from a school accredited by a U.S. Department of Education-recognized accrediting body. An associate degree or diploma, a BSN, an MSN, or a doctoral degree can each qualify at different grade levels. Foreign degrees are not creditable as related degrees for some master's options.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • Current, full, active, and unrestricted RN registration in a U.S. state, territory, Puerto Rico, or D.C.
  • A temporary Graduate Nurse Technician exception may apply to candidates who do not yet have a license.

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Long-form resume or curriculum vitae (CV) showing your nursing experience clearly and specifically
  • Transcripts, if you qualify through education
  • DD-214 or Statement of Service, if you claim veterans' preference
  • SF-15, if you claim 10-point veterans' preference
  • License and professional certification, if applicable
  • Cover letter, if applicable

How you will be rated: You will be rated on how well you meet the listed qualifications, using your online questionnaire and submitted documents. Your application, resume and supporting documents will be verified, and reference checks may be done, so missing or unclear information may lead to an ineligible rating or a lower rating.

Tips for this job:

  • Be clear and specific about your nursing experience, because the agency will not assume anything about it.
  • Do not send a 2-page resume; the agency says that requirement does not apply to this job.
  • If you claim veterans' preference, select it in the questionnaire and attach your DD-214 and any required forms.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Intermittent, which means irregular or as-needed work, not to exceed 1 year. Stated hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The job may require flexibility in schedule and assignments.

Incentives and relocation: Relocation and recruitment incentives are not authorized, and relocation expenses are not reimbursed.

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizenship required, with limited exceptions
  • Drug test (urinalysis) before appointment
  • Selective Service registration for males born after 12/31/1959
  • Background and security investigation
  • Online onboarding with acceptable identification; REAL ID-compliant ID required since May 7, 2025
  • Seasonal influenza vaccination required, or an approved exemption
  • Possible probationary period
  • Must be proficient in spoken and written English
  • Moderate lifting up to 35 pounds, following safe patient handling guidelines
  • Must be able to sit or stand for several hours daily and use a keyboard and mouse
  • Schedule and assignments may require flexibility

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$76,624 – $163,837 per year
Pay scale and grade
VN · VA nursing
Location
Richmond, Indiana
Appointment
Temporary
Work schedule
Intermittent
Service
Excepted
Openings
4
Security clearance
Not Required
Travel
Not required
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Nurse (0610)
Announcement
CBSR-13102391-27-TW

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