What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse - Nurse Manager position at U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs?
Summary
The Nurse Manager has 24 hours - 7 days a week accountability for the provision and evaluation of patient care in the Residential Rehab Treatment Program and 1N Inpatient Mental Health - and for the management and supervision of staff as assigned.
Qualifications
Basic Requirements:
The Nurse Manager has 24 hours - 7 days a week accountability for the provision and evaluation of patient care in the Residential Rehab Treatment Program and 1N Inpatient Mental Health - and for the management and supervision of staff as assigned.
Qualifications
Basic Requirements:
- English Language Proficiency
- In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7403(f) - 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 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)
- OR Individuals attending a master's level bridge program in nursing who have completed coursework equivalent to a bachelor's level degree in Nursing may have opportunity to become registered as a nurse with a state licensing board prior to completion of the bridge program
- Upon achievement of a State license - the individual may be appointed on temporary basis and later converted to a permanent appointment upon successful completion and graduation from the bridge program
- (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 to warrant an appointment as a Nurse who has completed an associated degree/entry level Nursing education program
- Credit for foreign nursing education higher that associate degree/entry level requires a formal degree equivalency validation from a recognized equivalency evaluation accepted by VA such as International Consultants of Delaware (ICD)
- 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
- Graduate Nurse Technician (GNT) Exception: Candidates who otherwise meet the basic education requirements - but do not possess the required licensure - may be appointed at the entry step of the grade and level applicable to the completed nursing education as a GNT on a 120-day temporary appointment while actively pursuing licensure (may be extended up to two years on a case-by-case-basis.) NOTE: Grandfathering Provision - All persons currently employed in VHA in 0610 series and performing the duties as 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 including positive education and licensure/certification
- Grade Determinations: The following Scope - Education and Dimension criteria must be met in determining the grade assignment of candidates - and if appropriate - the level within a grade
- 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: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13093848
- Grade/Level Scope Education Nurse I - Level I Delivers fundamental - knowledge-based care to assigned clients while developing technical competencies
- An Associate Degree (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing - with no additional professional nursing required
- Nurse I - Level II Demonstrates integration of biopsychosocial concepts - cognitive skills and technically competent practice in providing care to clients with basic or complex
- An ADN or Diploma in Nursing AND 1 year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I - Level 1 ;OR a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) with no additional professional nursing experience required
- Nurse I - Level III Demonstrates proficiency in practice based on conscious and deliberate planning
- Self-directed in goal setting for managing complex client situations
- An ADN or Diploma in Nursing AND 2 years of professional nursing experience in which one year is equivalent to Nurse I - Level 2
- OR a BSN and 1 year of professional nursing experience equivalent to the Nurse I - Level 2
- OR a Master's degree in nursing (MSN) and no additional professional nursing experience
- OR a Master's degree in a *related field with a BSN and no additional professional nursing experience
- Nurse II Demonstrates leadership in delivering and improving holistic care through collaborative strategies with others
- A BSN with 2 years of professional nursing equivalent to Nurse I - Level 3
- OR an MSN with one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I - Level 3
- OR a Master's degree in a *related field with a BSN and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I - Level 3
- OR a Doctoral degree in Nursing with no professional nursing experience
- OR a Doctoral degree in a *related field with a BSN with no additional professional nursing experience
- Nurse III Executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership - experience and creative approaches to management of complex client care beyond the immediate practice setting
- MSN and 2 years of specialized nursing experience - one of which is equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III
- OR a Master's degree in *related field with BSN and two years of specialized nursing experience - one of which is equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III
- OR a Doctoral degree in Nursing with and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III
- OR a Doctoral degree in a *related field with a BSN and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III
- *Note: Foreign education programs/degrees are not creditable as related degrees
- Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree (BSN) in Nursing - Master's degree in Nursing (MSN) - Healthcare Administration - or related field preferred
- Previous clinical and/or management experience in psychiatric/mental health nursing (inpatient and/or residential settings)
- Prior supervisory - lead - or nursing management experience (charge nurse - assistant nurse manager - nurse manager - etc.) preferred
- National certification in Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing (RN-BC - PMH-BC - or equivalent) or Nursing Administration (NE-BC - NEA-BC) preferred
- Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
- Physical Requirements: Heavy lifting (45 lbs
- and over)
- Heavy carrying (45 lbs
- and over)
- Straight pulling (up to 8 hours)
- Pushing (up to 8 hours)
- Reaching above shoulders
- Use of fingers
- both hands required
- walking (up to 8 hours)
- standing (up to 8 hours)
- kneeling (2 to 3 hours)
- repeated bending (up to 8 hours)
- both legs required
- hearing (aid permitted)
- The Nurse Manager oversees the Residential Rehab Treatment Program (RRTP) at the Sousley Campus and the 1N Inpatient Mental Health unit at the Bowling Campus - demonstrating management practices that include effective labor and performance management - leadership skills - and clinical expertise as a registered nurse
- The Nurse Manager provides organizational performance improvement oversight to ensure positive patient outcomes - as well as staff and patient satisfaction - and is accountable for applicable accreditation standards for the medical center
- The Nurse Manager responsibilities: 1
- Provides leadership application of the nursing process to client care - organizational processes / systems - by improving outcomes at the program / service level
- 2
- Initiates interdisciplinary projects to improve organizational performance
- 3
- Uses professional standards of care and practice to evaluate programs and / or service activities
- 4
- Implements an educational plan to meet changing programs or service needs for self and others
- Maintains knowledge of current techniques - trends and professional issues
- 5
- Coaches colleagues in team building
- Makes sustained contributions to healthcare by sharing expertise internally and / or externally
- 6
- Provides leadership in identifying and addressing ethical issues that impact client and staff - including initiating and participating in ethics consultations
- 7
- Uses the group process to identify - analyze and resolve care problems
- 8
- Collaborates with others in research activities to improve care
- 9
- Manages program resources (financial - human - material or informational) to facilitate safe - effective and efficient care
- 10
- This position requires both clinical/ direct patient care as well as supervisory responsibilities
- Pay Scale NU46 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: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory Work Schedule: Administrative DTOD Telework: Not available
- Virtual: This is not a virtual position
- Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized
- Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized
- PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not authorized.
Salary : $79,574 - $154,907