Registered Nurse- Specialty Care 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

• Responsible and accountable for the direction and supervision of specific orientation, training, development of staff, and evaluation of individual staff performance
• Functions as a role model, educator, practitioner, and supervisor providing leadership to the team
• Enhances care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team to remove barriers and implement new evidence-based cutting-edge programs/processes
• Functions as a clinical expert and is responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process when providing or supervising direct patient care
• Engages in professional organizations to enhance leadership and career growth
• Adheres to ethical principles in decision-making fostering accountability at personal, organizational, and staff levels
• Maintains knowledge and ensures compliance with all regulatory and accreditation standards, Directives, policies, and standard operating procedures
• Provides peers with informal constructive feedback for improvement
• Fosters a safe and supportive environment conducive to the professional development of healthcare professionals
• Contributes professional nursing perspective in discussions with the interdisciplinary team
• PARTNERS WITH OTHERS TO EFFECT CHANGE AND PRODUCE OPTIMAL OUTCOMES
• QUESTIONS CLINICAL PRACTICES FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING EVIDENCE-BASED CARE

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

• Basic Requirements
• 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

Skills

• Leadership in delivering and improving holistic care through collaborative strategies with others
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to remove barriers and implement new evidence-based cutting-edge programs/processes
• Adheres to ethical principles in decision-making fostering accountability at personal, organizational, and staff levels
• Maintains knowledge and ensures compliance with all regulatory and accreditation standards, Directives, policies, and standard operating procedures
• Contributes professional nursing perspective in discussions with the interdisciplinary team
• Partners with others to effect change and produce optimal outcomes
• Questions clinical practices for the purpose of providing evidence-based care

Benefits

• 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 0730-1600
• Telework: ADHOC-May be authorized (Employee who Telework on an occasional - episodic - or short-term - and have completed required telework training and telework agreement)

Pay

• Competitive salary - regular salary increases - potential for performance awards

Schedule

• Monday - Friday 0730-1600

Benefits

• 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 0730-1600
• Telework: ADHOC-May be authorized (Employee who Telework on an occasional - episodic - or short-term - and have completed required telework training and telework agreement)

Contact Information

VaEdrpprogramsupport@va.gov - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance