Nurse Manager- Specialty

Summary The Nurse Manager (NM) will demonstrates specialized knowledge and is responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process when providing or supervising direct patient care. Assesses - plans - implements - and evaluates delivery of care based on age specific components. Assumes responsibility for the coordination of care focused on patient education - self-management - and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care. Qualifications Basic Requirements: English Language ProficiencyIn 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 EnglishGraduate 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 programUpon 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 programCredit 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 ColumbiaGraduate 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/certificationGrade 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 gradeThe 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/13088497Grade/Level Scope Education Nurse I - Level I Delivers fundamental - knowledge-based care to assigned clients while developing technical competenciesAn Associate Degree (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing - with no additional professional nursing requiredNurse I - Level II Demonstrates integration of biopsychosocial concepts - cognitive skills and technically competent practice in providing care to clients with basic or complexAn 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 requiredNurse I - Level III Demonstrates proficiency in practice based on conscious and deliberate planningSelf-directed in goal setting for managing complex client situationsAn ADN or Diploma in Nursing AND 2 years of professional nursing experience in which one year is equivalent to Nurse I - Level 2OR a BSN and 1 year of professional nursing experience equivalent to the Nurse I - Level 2OR a Master's degree in nursing (MSN) and no additional professional nursing experienceOR a Master's degree in a *related field with a BSN and no additional professional nursing experienceNurse II Demonstrates leadership in delivering and improving holistic care through collaborative strategies with othersA BSN with 2 years of professional nursing equivalent to Nurse I - Level 3OR an MSN with one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I - Level 3OR a Master's degree in a *related field with a BSN and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I - Level 3OR a Doctoral degree in Nursing with no professional nursing experienceOR a Doctoral degree in a *related field with a BSN with no additional professional nursing experienceNurse III Executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership - experience and creative approaches to management of complex client care beyond the immediate practice settingMSN and 2 years of specialized nursing experience - one of which is equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse IIIOR 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 IIIOR a Doctoral degree in Nursing with and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse IIIOR 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 degreesReference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/Physical Requirements: This position may include a level of physicality normally associated with duties performed by nurses such as walking - bending - stooping - and some liftingThere may also be extended periods of sitting or standingTransferring patients and objects may be requiredUtilization of safe patient handling and mobility protocols using mechanical lifts that are provided. Duties Duties include but are not limited to: The Nurse Manager influences care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team and participating in innovative process improvement initiativesThe Nurse Manager (NM) integrates knowledge - skills - abilities - and judgment and is self-directed in goal setting for managing complex situationsValidates understanding of the rationale for care processes and decisionsQuestions clinical practices for the purpose of providing evidence-based careDemonstrates the ability to cope with and manage competing prioritiesDemonstrates competence in practice and decision-making - deliberate planning - and critical thinking skillsThe NM is the designated first-line supervisory authority and is responsible and accountable for the operation of their assigned units and provides coverage for other NMs as neededResponsible and accountable for the direction and supervision of specific orientation - training - development of staff - and evaluation of individual staff performanceFunctions as a role model - educator - practitioner - and supervisor providing leadership to the teamEnhances care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team to remove barriers and implement new evidence-based cutting-edge programs/processesThe NM engages in professional organizations to enhance leadership and career growthAdheres to ethical principles in decision-making - fostering accountability at personal - organizational - and staff levelsEquip staff with tools for competent care and promotes an environment of accountability for high-quality - cost-effective outcomesPromotes alliances across the care continuum - building trust through active listening - engagement - and emotional intelligenceThe NM contributes to the development of care delivery models and environmental design - ensuring evidence-based - accessible - affordable - and equitable patient careEnsures compliance with accreditation and regulatory standardsAligns nursing/clinical objectives with organizational strategic outcomes - participating in strategy planning and executionPromotes a workplace positively to achieve the organizations vision and missionMaintains knowledge and ensures compliance with all regulatory and accreditation standards - directives - policies - and standard operating procedures (SOP)Preferred Experience: Cancer Registrar Experience Management Experience Outpatient Experience Infusion and/or Hematology Oncology Experience Master's Degree in Nursing or related field (Business - Health Care Administration) Leadership experience (held formal leadership roles) Ambulatory Care Experience Microsoft Software (Power Point - Excel - Outlook) Data collection - management - analysis - report filtering (pivot tables) Power BI basic SharePoint basics Policy writing Process Improvement basics ¿ Minimum of 1 to 3 years of supervisory - charge nurse - or nurse manager experience in a surgical or ambulatory setting ¿ Healthcare Leadership experience ¿ Strong background in managing high-volume outpatient workflows - regulatory standards (like AAAHC or Joint Commission) - and staff scheduling¿ Experience leading nursing teams within a Shared Governance framework - fostering cultures aligned with Pathway to Excellence standards - and supporting organizational excellence journeys through frontline staff engagement and workflow alignmentWill provide leadership and supervisory oversight for the new Infusion Department and Hematology/Oncology services - with accountability for personnel management - departmental operations - and clinical care deliveryResponsibilities include staffing - staff development - performance management - resource utilization - and oversight of quality and patient safetyThe Nurse Manager applies specialized nursing knowledge to oversee all phases of the nursing process and promote evidence-based - age-appropriate - patient-centered careIn collaboration with interdisciplinary teams - cancer registry personnel - and external partners - this role supports care coordination - patient and family education - self-management - and patient satisfaction throughout the continuum of care 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: Full-Time - Department needs 8-9hrsTour subject to change depending on the needs of facilityTelework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual positionRelocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized