Emergency Department Nurse Manager

About the role

The position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Planner of work to be accomplished by subordinates, setting priorities and preparing schedules for completion of work
• Assigns work to subordinates based on priorities, selective consideration of the difficulty and the requirements of the assignments, and the capabilities of subordinates
• Evaluates the performance of subordinates
• Makes recommendations for appointments, advancements or reassignments of subordinates
• Gives advice, counsel, or instruction to subordinate personnel on work and administrative matters
• Hears and resolves complaints of subordinates and refers more serious complaints not resolved to higher level supervisors
• Recommends and/or takes disciplinary action where appropriate
• Identifies developmental and training needs of subordinates and provides or makes provision for such development and training
• Maintains continuous accreditation readiness of his/her units
• Responsible for performance improvement data, 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
• Develops and manages collaborative partnerships with physicians and other clinicians
• Responsible for staffing their units on a continual basis (24/7), ensuring staffing meets established nursing hours per patient day requirements, and works with other Nurse Managers to identify and share resources
• Responsible for time scheduling of the unit, coaching staff, dealing with employee conduct and performance issues, completing 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
• Designates a cross-covering Nurse Manager in his/her absence to handle administrative and clinical issues, such as staffing coverage, granting leave, and patient and/or staff issues

Requirements

Basic Requirements:

• English Language Proficiency
• 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)
• 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
• Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply

Qualifications

• 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)
• 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.)
• 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
• 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

Skills

Competent in the nursing process to achieve identified goals for the SFVAHCS

Benefits

Comprehensive total rewards package including competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards, paid time off, retirement, federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care, and insurance.

Pay

Competitive salary - regular salary increases - potential for performance awards

Schedule

7:00am-3:30pm - varies patient care needs