NURSE MANAGER (CARE IN THE COMMUNITY)
Company: Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
Location: Lexington
Posted on: October 20, 2024
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Job Description:
Summary Designated first-line supervisory authority,
responsibility, and accountability for the 24/7 operations of
related to Care in the Community (CITC) in areas of Clinical
Review, Transfer Office, Traveling Veteran, Women's Health,
Community Home Health, ensuring timely nursing care coordination
provided which complies with generally accepted standards of
clinical practice. This includes the authority to accept, amend, or
reject the work of subordinates. Responsibilities Continuing
responsibility for all the following functions: (1) Planning work
to be accomplished by subordinates, setting priorities and
preparing schedules for completion of work (2) Assigning work to
subordinates based on priorities, selective consideration of the
difficulty and the requirements of the assignments, and the
capabilities of subordinates (3) Evaluating the performance of
subordinates (4) Making recommendations for appointments,
advancements or reassignments of subordinates (5) Giving advice,
counsel, or instruction to subordinate personnel on work and
administrative matters (6) Hearing and resolving complaints of
subordinates and referring more serious complaints not resolved to
higher level supervisors (7) Recommending and/or taking
disciplinary action where appropriate (8) Identifying developmental
and training needs of subordinates and providing or making
provision for such development and training (VA Handbook 5007, Part
III, Chapter 8) Additionally responsible for performance
improvement, customer service/patient satisfaction, patient and
employee safety, interviewing applicants, employee relations,
standards of care and practice, the work environment, and
accreditation and regulatory standards. Actively develops and
manages collaborative partnerships with physicians, other
clinicians and community providers. Responsible for coverage,
coaches staff, deals with employee conduct and performance issues,
completes recurring reports and performance evaluations in a timely
manner. Participates on service and medical center committees and
task forces to improve nursing practice and patient care.
Identifies educational needs of staff and ensures that these needs
are addressed. Works in partnership with the union and adheres to
EEO principles. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA
Nurse Total Rewards Pay Scale: NU46 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: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm Telework: Not available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment
Incentives: Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not
authorized Requirements Conditions of Employment U.S. Citizenship;
non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to
recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. All
applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing
designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal
drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested
will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration
is required for males born after 12/31/1959. You may be required to
serve a probationary period. Subject to background/security
investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an
online onboarding process. Must pass pre-employment physical
examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination
program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs
Health Care Personnel (HCP). Participation in the Coronavirus
Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for
all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) -
See Additional Information below for details. 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/12573503.
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 Education: MSN preferred
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard,
please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.
Physical Requirements: It is VA policy to ensure that all selected
applicants and employed personnel are physically, mentally and
emotionally fit to perform the duties of the position to which
assigned. A pre-placement physical examination is required for all
fulltime, part-time and intermittent employees identified by VA
Directive and Handbook 5019. The pre-placement physical examination
shall be completed prior to appointment to determine the physical
and mental fitness for candidates for appointment in VA. The
examination will be concerned with the mental and physical ability
of the applicant to satisfactorily perform the duties of the
proposed assignment and will include requisite laboratory and other
screening as required by Federal regulatory agencies. This position
requires visual acuity, keen hearing, clear distinctive speech, and
manual dexterity. This position requires potentially long periods
of continued walking, standing, stooping, sitting, bending,
pulling, and pushing. This position requires that you are able to
lift at least 50 lbs. Transferring patients and objects may be
required. The incumbent may be exposed to infected patients and
contaminated materials and may be required to don protective
clothing in isolation situations or operative/invasive procedures.
The incumbent may occasionally be exposed to patients who are
combative secondary to delirium, dementia, or psychiatric
disorders. The incumbent must be a mature, flexible, sensible
individual capable of working effectively in stressful situations,
able to shift priorities based on organizational needs. Must
complete annual Employee Health requirements, such as annual
Influenza vaccination, TB screening or testing, as a condition of
employment. Education IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted
with your application if you are basing all or part of your
qualifications on education. Note: Only education or degrees
recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited
colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to
qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here:
http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign
education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a
Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to
receive credit for that education. For further information, visit:
http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.
Additional Information This job opportunity announcement may be
used to fill additional vacancies. This position is in the Excepted
Service and does not confer competitive status. VA encourages
persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in
VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A
excepted appointment authority. Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01,
VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated
against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law
(i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include
remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If
selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against
COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before
your start date. The agency will provide additional information
regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how
you can request a legally required accommodation from this
requirement using the reasonable accommodation process. If you are
unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit
documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this
Job Opportunity Announcement. Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act,
the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an
applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job
offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint
process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations,
Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.
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