Summary

Functions as a clinical expert and is responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process - influences outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team - and executes position responsibilities that demonstrates leadership - experience - and creative approaches - and systematically evaluates current practice.

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/12936801
• 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
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical Requirements: This position requires heavy lifting and carrying 45 pounds and over - straight pulling and pushing 1/2 hour - reaching above shoulder - use of fingers - both hands required - walking 2/4 hours - standing 2/6 hours - kneeling .1/2 hour - repeated bending 1/2 hours - both legs required - ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously - near vision correctable at 13" to 16" to Jaeger 1 to 4 - far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other
• Both eyes required
• Depth perception
• External Factors: Outside and inside
• Working closely with other
• Working alone
• Protracted or irregular hours of work
• Preferred Experience: Master of Science in Nursing
• Two (2) years of successful Registered Nurse (RN) Nursing Experience/Clinical Practice
• Two (2) years of successful Informatics RN Nursing
• Two (2) years of successful Nurse Manager or Supervisor Nurse Role Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving Skills
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
• Staffing Methodology Experience.

Duties

• The Nurse Manager is the designated first-line supervisory authority
• The Nurse Manager exercises leadership in the assessment - planning - implementation and evaluation of hardware and software applications integrated with the electronic health record (EHR) and associated programs/applications
• The Nurse Manager collaborates with interdisciplinary team members - including other program and service leaders at the facility and network
• Works closely to establish and maintain effective relationships with all levels of Veteran Affairs (VA) staff nationwide
• The Nurse Manager assists in directing the provision of education - orientation - competencies and providing quality improvement and outcomes utilization
• Responsible to the assigned grading and approving supervisor and is accountable to the Medical Officer Health Informatics
• The Nurse Manager is responsible for monitoring the delivery of nursing care - programming - and services through Informatics
• Makes decisions on challenges presented by staff members - supervisors - and leaders within the Informatics service as they relate directly to nursing personnel as well as the other staff members
• Develops Quality Improvement and/or Action Plans as well as recommend personnel actions as necessary
• T Invokes disciplinary measures as appropriate regarding Informatics personnel and recommends awards and changes in position classification to Informatics Executive Leadership
• Responsible for planning policies and procedures for nursing personnel
• providing data to Decision Support System (DSS) and Staffing Methodology related to staffing and resource allocation
• monitoring productivity data
• providing standards and opportunities for nurses to receive continuing education
• supporting nursing personnel in meeting licensure requirements
• reflecting professionalism in interactions with counterparts and participating in workgroups
• Point of contact between the Informatics Service - the CHIO and Chief of Staff/Executive Leadership Team
• Educates and trains Nursing Personnel and Informatics staff as needed on safety and security as well as customer service expectations
• Leads the team building process and promotes interaction and problem solving with nursing personnel
• Works with the CHIO and develop - attend and participate in regular team meetings - leadership meetings and committees - etc.
• Practice includes directing other providers
• 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: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30pm at the discretion of the department Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized