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Nurse (Patient Aligned Care Team, Outpatient) at Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration in Salmon, Idaho, United States Job Description Summary The Nurse Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) Outpatient Staff Registered Nurse executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership, experience, and creative approaches to management of complex primary care. This nurse provides sex-specific direct Veteran care and care coordination, as it pertains, to Veterans and their care within the Primary Care Department. Responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process when providing and/or supervising direct patient care. Responsibilities Salmon, ID is a scenic mountain-town located on the outskirts of Idaho’s Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness, with rustic origins in mining, lumbering and family ranching. Over the years, it has evolved into a vibrant collection of art galleries, restaurants, and a community of adventurists that can only exist in a place that offers this much outdoor recreation. Functions or Scope of Assigned Duties include but are not limited to the following: Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates care based on age specific components. Assumes responsibility for the coordination of care focused on patient education, self-management, and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care. Administers medications and procedures per established policies and guidelines. Influences care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team. Executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership, experience, and creative approaches to management of complex client care. Manages assigned panel(s), utilizes registries, and ensures appropriate evaluation and access is provided to patient panels. Provides health promotion, health education and coaching on wellness, disease prevention, and chronic care management. Collaborates in the development, implementation, evaluation, and revision of policies, procedures, and/or guidelines. Demonstrates performance and leadership that is broad enough to improve the care for the Primary Care Department and facility. Provides peers with formal or informal constructive feedback for improvement. 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: F To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account