The incumbent of this position serves as the Nurse Manager for the Medical/Surgical, and Urgent Care Unit at the Oscar G. Johnson, VAMC (OGJVAMC). The Nurse Manager provides direct, full and complete administration of nursing care on the Medical/Surgical, and Urgent Care. The position is responsible for the health care needs of those Veterans receiving care and available resources.to implement a health care delivery system to meet needs identified. Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. English Language Proficiency. In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), 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 State-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). In cases of graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing, possession of current, full, active and unrestricted registration will meet the requirement of graduation from an approved school of professional nursing. OR The completion of coursework equivalent to a nursing degree in a MSN Bridge Program that qualifies for professional nursing registration constitutes the completion of an approved course of study of professional nursing. Students should submit the certificate of professional nursing to sit for the NCLEX to the VA along with a copy of the MSN transcript. (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. 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. Preferred Experience: Minimum of 4 years RN experience preferred, Urgent Care/Emergency Department experience preferred. Grade Determinations: The following criteria must be met in determining the grade assignment of candidates, and if appropriate, the level within a grade: Nurse I Level I - An Associate Degree (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing, with no additional nursing practice/experience required. Nurse I Level II - An ADN or Diploma in Nursing and approximately 1 year of nursing practice/experience; OR an ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a bachelor's degree in a related field with no additional nursing practice/experience; OR a Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) with no additional nursing practice/experience. Nurse I Level III - An ADN or Diploma in Nursing and approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience; OR an ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a Bachelor's degree in a related field and approximately 1-2 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a BSN with approximately 1-2 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a Master's degree in nursing (MSN) or related field with a BSN and no additional nursing practice/experience. Nurse II - A BSN with approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience; OR ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a Bachelor's degree in a related field and approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a Master's degree in nursing or related field with a BSN and approximately 1-2 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a Doctoral degree in nursing or meets basic requirements for appointment and has doctoral degree in a related field with no additional nursing practice/experience required. Nurse III - Master's degree in nursing or related field with BSN and approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a Doctoral degree and approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience. Note regarding MSN degrees: If your MSN was obtained via a Bridge Program that qualifies for professional nursing registration, a BSN is not required. Reference: VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-6 Nurse Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office. Physical Requirements: Walking, bending, stooping, and some lifting in the direct care of patients. There may also be extended periods of sitting. ["VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards The position manages, directs, and functions as the management official for the Medical/Surgical, and Urgent Care overseeing the formulation of the clinical programs and strategic decisions with responsibilities directed toward the goals of achieving coordinated operations. The 4 East/Urgent Care Nurse Manager is a member of Nursing & Pt Care Service and is directly responsible to the Associate Chief, Inpatient Nursing & Pt Care Service. Responsible for the delivery of care to patients on 4 East, and Urgent Care. Evaluates programs and practices so that they are consistent with Performance Improvement, OIG, the Joint Commission, and other appropriate guidelines. Evaluates staffing daily and advises Associate Director, Nursing & Pt Care Service/Associate Chief, Inpatient Nursing and Patient Care Service of changing staffing requirements. Selects and hires staff applicants to fill vacant positions on medical-surgical unit, and Urgent Care. Accountable for evaluating and documenting competency of personnel assigned to 4 East, and Urgent Care. Consults staff as necessary to improve performance or conduct. Assures new personnel's competency and completes orientation forms and evaluations. Interprets, implements, and supports the philosophy, policies, and procedures of nursing, the medical center and VISN. Provides and monitors educational needs of staff. Coordinates staffing to allow for participation in inservice program(s) and other continuing educational programs as patient care needs allow. Evaluates the completion of clinical reminder to meet performance measures and works with staff to improve completion and that the reminders are appropriately addressed. Participates and/or chairs nursing and medical center committees as assigned. Participates in facility planning and new programs and quality improvement initiatives. Identifies health and safety hazards within the work area, and reports hazards to appropriate official for correction, and follows through to be sure these are corrected. Champions safe work practices (i.e., safe patient handling, fall prevention, use of personal protective equipment) Monitors, trends, and analyzes data pertaining to post discharge calls, restraint data and other unit and facility Performance Improvement data as assigned and completes reports in a timely manner. 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, 7:30am-4:00pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required"]

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