The PACT RN Care Manager uses the nursing process and evidence-based practice to triage walk-in patients and collaborate with the Teamlet (Patient, Primary Care Provider, other RN Care Managers, LPN, and MSA) and larger team (family/caregiver, internal and community based services involved in providing care to the patient) in developing the patient-driven holistic plan for life. Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. English Language Proficiency. In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), 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 State-accrediting agency and accredited by one of the following accrediting bodies at the time the program was completed by the applicant: The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). In cases of graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing, possession of current, full, active and unrestricted registration will meet the requirement of graduation from an approved school of professional nursing. OR The completion of coursework equivalent to a nursing degree in a MSN Bridge Program that qualifies for professional nursing registration constitutes the completion of an approved course of study of professional nursing. Students should submit the certificate of professional nursing to sit for the NCLEX to the VA along with a copy of the MSN transcript. (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. 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. Grade Determinations: The following criteria must be met in determining the grade assignment of candidates, and if appropriate, the level within a grade: Nurse I Level I - An Associate Degree (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing, with no additional nursing practice/experience required. Nurse I Level II - An ADN or Diploma in Nursing and approximately 1 year of nursing practice/experience; OR an ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a bachelor's degree in a related field with no additional nursing practice/experience; OR a Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) with no additional nursing practice/experience. Nurse I Level III - An ADN or Diploma in Nursing and approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience; OR an ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a Bachelor's degree in a related field and approximately 1-2 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a BSN with approximately 1-2 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a Master's degree in nursing (MSN) or related field with a BSN and no additional nursing practice/experience. Nurse II - A BSN with approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience; OR ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a Bachelor's degree in a related field and approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a Master's degree in nursing or related field with a BSN and approximately 1-2 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a Doctoral degree in nursing or meets basic requirements for appointment and has doctoral degree in a related field with no additional nursing practice/experience required. Nurse III - Master's degree in nursing or related field with BSN and approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a Doctoral degree and approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience. Note regarding MSN degrees: If your MSN was obtained via a Bridge Program that qualifies for professional nursing registration, a BSN is not required. Reference: VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-6 Nurse Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office. Physical Requirements: The incumbent must be able to perform all activities of the position without restriction. This position involves considerable standing, walking, stooping, bending, reaching, lifting and turning. It requires repositioning patients and assisting with transferring patients to wheelchairs/stretchers. Mechanical devices when available are required to be used for heavy or difficult to lift patients. The work may involve pushing or lifting weight in excess of 50 pounds and going up and down flights of stairs. The position requires visual and auditory acuity at a level to provide safe and effective nursing care. The positions requires the nurse to work for periods of time with arms above shoulder level or with the neck in a fully flexed or extended position and the ability to physically control or protect him/herself from physically abusive patients. This position requires you to travel 75% of the time for Veterans care across the state. ["This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until May 19, 2023 or until positions are filled, closed or canceled. Applications will be reviewed bi-weekly until the position is filled. The job announcement may close without prior notification. The PACT RN Care Manager is accountable for patient assessment and triage, diagnostic screening tests and procedures and works to provide continuity of care for the Veterans. The PACT RN Care Manager helps the Veteran acquire the skills and resources they need to engage in self-care and self-management and provide Veterans with ongoing support and coaching needed to succeed in making and sustaining changes in their health through a personalized plan of care. The PACT RN Care Manager assumes responsibility for the coordination of care focused on patient transition through the continuum of care and to promote a partnership approach with the patient to enhance self ­management in care. In addition, advanced leadership and nursing skills are provided in a holistic approach. The PACT RN Care Manager is accountable when assigned to collaborate with or train team members, team leaders, precept new employees, students, and/or cross train other staff RNs. Additional assignments include assisting with in-services and staff development. The PACT RN Care Manager is responsible for collaborating with services internal and external to VA Montana Health Care Services to facilitate care transition in order to effectively meet the patients' needs and provide a robust interdisciplinary approach to care. The PACT RN Care Manager provides patient and family health education with a focus on self-management, shared decision making, prevention, and wellness based on the individual patient's goals. The PACT RN Care Manager demonstrates leadership by serving as an advocate for patients, and a team player to colleagues as s/he continues to enhance his/her own and the team's professional growth, development, and practice. Executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership, experience, and creative approaches to management of complex patient care. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Financial Disclosure Report: Not required"]

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