PSC Code Q401, Medical - Nursing, encompasses a broad range of nursing services provided by registered nurses (RNs), licensed practical/vocational nurses (LPNs/LVNs), advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs), and nursing assistants across all specialties. These services include direct patient care delivered both synchronously and asynchronously, such as RN case management, surgical case reviews, and clinical nursing specialist roles. The classification ensures that government contracts involving hands-on nursing care, clinical assessments, and patient management are appropriately categorized for accurate spend tracking and procurement management. Government agencies utilize this PSC to procure qualified nursing professionals who deliver essential healthcare services in various medical settings.

Includes for PSC Q401

This PSC code covers the following products and services:

Registered nurses (RNs), all specialities, that provide direct care to patients (synchronous and asynchronous). This includes RN Case Management, RN Surgical Case Reviewer, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses (LPN/LVN), LPN/LVN Case Management, Medical Assistant, Nursing Assistant, Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN {NP}), in all sub-specialties, and Clinical Nurse Specialists (also APRNs) in all sub-specialities.

Excludes for PSC Q401

This PSC code does NOT cover the following:

RNâ€™s/LPNâ€™s/LVNâ€™s that work in a support position with no patient care. These positions include, RN/LPN/LVN Utilization Management, RN Medical Board Liaison, RN/LPN/LVN in Referral Management (all of these would use PSC Q701, Specialized Medical Support). Psychiatric Technician (use PSC Q519 Behavioral & Mental health), Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics (use PSC Q529, Emergency Medicine Services). With these changes to includes and excludes, all Federal Agencies DoD, VA, HHS, and other Department/Agencies will be able to better clarify spend visibility and supplementary guidance.

Typical Buyers & Agencies for PSC Q401

Federal agencies such as the Department of Defense (DoD), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and other healthcare-related government entities commonly procure nursing services under PSC Q401. These agencies rely on this PSC to acquire qualified nursing personnel for hospitals, clinics, and specialized care units to support their healthcare missions, ensuring effective patient care and compliance with federal healthcare standards. The PSC facilitates targeted sourcing of nursing professionals aligned with agency-specific healthcare delivery needs.

Common Contract Types for PSC Q401

Contracts utilizing PSC Q401 typically include firm-fixed-price, time-and-materials, and labor-hour contract types to accommodate the varying nature of nursing service engagements. Procurement methods often involve competitive bidding, task orders under indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contracts, and direct awards for specialized nursing services. Typical use cases involve staffing hospitals, clinics, and military medical facilities with nursing professionals, providing case management services, and delivering direct patient care in both acute and long-term care environments.

Plain-Language Breakdown for PSC Q401

Includes direct patient care nursing services by RNs, LPNs/LVNs, APRNs, and nursing assistants.
Excludes nursing roles without direct patient care such as utilization management and referral management.
Utilized primarily by DoD, VA, HHS, and other federal healthcare agencies for staffing and patient care.
Contract types often include fixed-price, time-and-materials, and labor-hour agreements.
Frequently paired with NAICS codes related to hospitals, health practitioners, and home health care.
Enables precise spend visibility and classification of nursing service contracts across federal agencies.

Related Categories for PSC Q401

Other categories at the same level as Q401

Q402 NURSING HOME, LONG-TERM & ADULT DAY CARE SERVICES

Nursing Home, Long-Term & Adult Day Care Services

Q403 MEDICAL- EVALUATION/SCREENING

Medical Evaluation and Screening Services

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