Registered Nurse PACT (Primary Care)

About the opportunity

The Registered Nurse PACT Coordinator in Primary Care executes leadership and creative approaches to manage complex PACT care. The role involves evaluating clinical practices, providing constructive feedback, and fostering a supportive environment for healthcare professionals. The nurse promotes PACT fundamentals through staff education, clinical coaching, and quality improvement monitoring. This position is located at the James H. Quillen Veterans Affairs Medical Center, a major interdisciplinary teaching facility. The nurse will work within an interdisciplinary team to ensure compliance with national Primary Care standards and clinical pathways, focusing on the sustainment of the PACT model to provide safe, efficient, and quality care to veterans.

Salary and benefits

• Competitive salary ranging from $66,551 to $126,098 per year
• Regular salary increases and potential for performance awards
• 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays)
• Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting)
• Federal 401K with up to 5% employer contribution
• Comprehensive federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance programs

Who can apply?

• U.S. Citizenship (non-citizens may be appointed only if qualified citizens are unavailable)
• Proficiency in basic written and spoken English
• Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by an accrediting agency (ACEN or CCNE)
• Current, full, active, and unrestricted registration as a graduate professional nurse in a U.S. State, Territory, or the District of Columbia
• Must meet specific grade-level requirements based on education and professional nursing experience
• Must pass a drug screening for illegal drug use
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with the Selective Service
• Subject to background and security investigation
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a mandatory condition of employment

Required documents

• Resume (must include the standard Clinical Resume Document provided by VA)
• Full resume/CV (optional, can be uploaded in the 'Other' field)
• Cover Letter (if applicable)
• DD-214/Statement of Service (for Veterans' preference)
• SF-15 Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference (if applicable)
• License
• Performance Appraisal
• Professional Certification
• Transcripts
• Disability Letter (VA)
• Separation Notice (RIF)
• SF-50/Notification of Personnel Action

When to apply

• Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 2026-09-08

How to apply

• Create or log in to a USAJOBS account
• Download the standard Clinical Resume Document from the provided VA link
• Complete the full online questionnaire
• Upload the required documents, including the standard resume and any applicable eligibility documentation
• Submit the application package via the 'Submit My Answers' button before the deadline

Additional information

• This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
• The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM.
• Telework and virtual work options are not available for this position.
• Relocation, recruitment incentives, and Permanent Change of Station (PCS) are not authorized.
• Applicants may be required to serve a probationary period.
• The VA prohibits requesting criminal history prior to a tentative job offer under the Fair Chance to Compete Act.