Registered Nurse PACT, YUMA CBOC

The PACT RN is a skilled nurse who works proficiently with some level of supervision to optimize patient care, patient safety and operational efficiency for patients. The focus of the individual's performance encompasses a combination of clinical, administrative, education and research. The PACT RN must demonstrate performance that impacts more than one individual and patient care assignment.

Location:

Tucson, AZ CBOC, Yuma.

• English language proficiency: able to read and write basic written and spoken English in accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7403(f).
• Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by an appropriate accrediting agency (ACEN or CCNE), or a graduate of a master’s level bridge program who has completed coursework equivalent to a bachelor’s level degree in nursing and obtains a state license before completing the bridge program (see VA Handbook 5005, Appendix G6).
• Graduate of a foreign nursing school meeting the following: current, full, active, and unrestricted registration; formal degree equivalency validated by an accepted evaluation such as International Consultants of Delaware (ICD).
• Current, full, active, and unrestricted registration as a graduate professional nurse in a U.S. state, territory, Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia.
• Graduate Nurse Technician (GNT) exception: candidates who meet educational requirements but do not yet possess licensure may be appointed at entry step on a 120‑day temporary appointment while pursuing licensure (may be extended up to two years on a case‑by‑case basis).
• Grandfathering provision: all persons currently employed in VHA in 0610 series who perform duties 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.

The following scope, education, and dimension criteria must be met in determining assignment of grade and level. 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/.

• Nurse I, Level I: delivers fundamental, knowledge‑based care to assigned clients while developing technical competencies.
  
  Education:
  
  Associate Degree (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing.
• Nurse I, Level II
  : demonstrates integration of biopsychosocial concepts, cognitive skills, and technically competent practice in providing care to clients with basic or complex needs.
  
  Education:
  
  ADN or Diploma plus 1 year specialized nursing experience (or equivalent).
• Nurse I, Level III
  : demonstrates proficiency in practice based on conscious and deliberate planning; self‑directed in goal setting for managing complex client situations.
  
  Education:
  
  ADN or Diploma plus 2 years of professional nursing experience (or BSN plus 1 year experience, or MSN with no additional experience, or Master’s in a related field with no additional professional nursing experience).
• Nurse II
  : demonstrates leadership in delivering and improving holistic care through collaborative strategies with others.
  
  Education:
  
  BSN with 2 years of professional nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I, Level 3; or MSN with one year specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I, Level 3; or Master’s degree in a related field.