Intermittent Nurse (PACT, Outpatient

Description:

Intermittent Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) Outpatient RN serves as the seasonal vaccine coordinator, using independent judgment and strong knowledge of vaccine screening and administration. They lead development, implementation, and management of the vaccination program, and act as a consultant on policies and procedures. In collaboration with Primary Care Leadership and CACS, they ensure clinical reminders are current, accessible, and properly implemented.

• English Language Proficiency. In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7403(f), no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English.
• Graduate of a school of professional nursing. Approved by the appropriate accrediting agency and accredited by ACEN or CCNE; or individuals attending a master’s level bridge program in nursing who have completed coursework equivalent to a bachelor’s level degree may become registered as a nurse with a state licensing board prior to completion of the bridge program. Upon achievement of a State license, the individual may be appointed on a temporary basis and later converted to a permanent appointment upon successful completion and graduation from the bridge program (Reference VA Handbook 5005, Appendix G6);
  
  or in cases of graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing, possession of a current, full, active, and unrestricted registration will meet the requirement for graduation from an approved school of professional nursing to warrant an appointment as a Nurse who has completed an associated degree/entry level Nursing education program. Credit for foreign nursing education higher than associate degree/entry level requires a formal degree equivalency validation from an accepted equivalency evaluation such as International Consultants of Delaware (ICD).
• Current, full, active, and unrestricted registration as a graduate professional nurse in a State, Territory or Commonwealth (i.e., Puerto Rico) of the United States, or the District of Columbia. Graduate Nurse Technician (GNT) Exception:
  Candidates who otherwise meet the basic education requirements, but do not possess the required licensure, may be appointed at the entry step of the grade and level applicable to the completed nursing education as a GNT on a 120‑day temporary appointment while actively pursuing licensure (may be extended up to two years on a case‑by‑case basis).

• Preferred Experience: The RN will serve as the seasonal vaccine coordinator exercising independent technical judgement and must possess a comprehensive working knowledge of vaccine screening and administration, enabling them to serve in a leadership role in the development, administration, and management of the seasonal vaccination program.
• The incumbent acts as a consultant to all employees, supervisors, and hospital services regarding seasonal vaccination policies and procedures.
• In conjunction with Primary Care Leadership, the incumbent works collaboratively with CACS to ensure clinical reminders are up to date, recommended staff have access to clinical reminders, and implementation of clinical reminders.

NOTE: Grandfathering Provision – All persons currently employed in VHA in 0610 series and performing the duties as described in the qualification standard on the effective date of the standard (1/29/2024) are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the grade held including positive education and licensure/certification.

Grade Determinations: The following Scope, Education and Dimension criteria must be met in determining the grade assignment of candidates, and if appropriate, the level within a grade. The Dimension requirements (Practice, Veteran/Patient Driven Care, Leadership, Professional Development and Evidence‑Based Practice/Research) are detailed for each grade and level within the online assessment: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Questionnaire/

Physical Requirements: There are no physical requirements for this occupation per OCHCO Communications email to VA Handbook 5019, updated on 4/17/2026.