Summary

The Nurse Manager for 6B Cardiac Medicine/Telemetry is responsible for the 24/7 nursing operations for a 19-bed cardiac/medicine/central telemetry. The incumbent serves as an expert medical-surgical nursing leader by implementing evidence-based practices - managing day-to-day nursing operations including equipment/supplies - advocating for patients/staff - and ensuring appropriate staff training to promote the highest quality of care to our Veterans.

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/12708748
• 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: The position requires moderate lifting and carrying (15- 44 pounds) - straight pulling (1 hour) - pushing (1-3 hours) - reaching above shoulder - use of fingers - both hands required - walking (4 hours) - standing (2-7 hours) - kneeling (2 hours) - repeated bending (2 hours) - climbing (use of arms and legs) - both legs required - ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously - near vision correctable at 13" to 16" to Jaeger 1 to 4 - specific visual requirement (20/40 DVA
• corrected) - both eyes required - ability to distinguish basic colors - hearing (aid permitted) - sitting (8 hours) - simple grasping (2-4 hours) - fine manipulation (including keyboarding 4-6 hours) - twisting (2 hours) - and mental and emotional stability.

Duties

• The Nurse Manager for 6B Cardiac Medicine/Telemetry is responsible for the 24/7 nursing operations for a 19-bed cardiac/medicine/central telemetry
• As a Designated Education Unit (DEU) the Nurse Manager will work closely with academic partners to ensure a meaningful learning environment
• The incumbent serves as an expert medical-surgical nursing leader by implementing evidence-based practices - managing day-to-day nursing operations including equipment/supplies - advocating for patients/staff - and ensuring appropriate staff training to promote the highest quality of care to our Veterans
• The incumbent manages human resource activities such as evaluating/recommending appropriate staffing/assignments - annual performance reviews - recruitment - scheduling - disciplinary actions - and other activities related to the role
• The incumbent initiates process improvement initiatives - collaborates with the interdisciplinary team - and promotes an environment supportive of High Reliability Organization - ANCC Pathway to Excellence Designation/Magnet Recognized Program
• Duties include but are not limited to: Validates nursing hours per patient day - works with other Nurse Managers to identify/share resources - and Staffing Methodology reviews
• Participates in Medical Center committees to improve nursing practice and patient care
• Support and facilitate student nurse clinical rotations as well as the RN transition to practice (RNTTP)
• Ensures appropriate staffing training including emergency situations
• Utilize advanced clinical knowledge/judgment to promote staff involvement in planning - decision-making - and evaluating outcomes
• Evaluate current practice - and formulating outcomes for groups of patients and/or organizational processes within an area of expertise
• Develop and manage collaborative partnerships union partners - physicians and other members of the interdisciplinary team
• Evaluating the performance of subordinates
• Other duties as assigned
• 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 - 7:30am-4:00pm or 8:00am - 4:30pm
• with emergent coverage as needed Telework: Available on an Ad Hoc (As needed) basis only