Registered Nurse (Nurse Manager OPS-IR-PACU)
You will be responsible for sound fiscal and human resource management and patient safety standards, customer service/patient satisfaction, hiring decisions, staffing, employee relations, standards of care/practice, the work environment and accreditation standards. Oversight and management of the nursing personnel in the Outpatient Surgery, Post Anesthesia Care and Interventional Radiology (IR) Units. Management and oversight of the moderate sedation nursing personnel in IR. You are responsible for applying the nursing process to systems and processes at the unit, team, and at work group level to improve care and demonstrating leadership by involving others in improving care. You will assume accountability for the operation of designated areas of responsibility. This includes the management, supervision and evaluation of care delivered by nursing and other allied health care staff. As a registered nurse, you are also responsible for contributing to the establishment and implementation of evidenced-based nursing standards of practice. You will serve as a role model in the delivery of comprehensive patient and family care and the resolution of issues. You will provide staff with ongoing feedback related to performance, and prepare performance appraisals and Individual development plans. You will apply problem-solving skills leading to resolution of barriers to patient flow. You will prepare nursing schedules and reports in a timely manner, and monitor staffing patterns and time and attendance, taking corrective action as needed. You will be responsible for creating and updating unit policies and procedures and communicating the changes to the staff in a timely manner. You will provide and monitor orientation for new employees, and monitor employees' competencies. You will lead/delegate group activities to solve problems or accomplish a specific task. You will teach, coach, and facilitate educational and learning opportunities to your employees. You will initiate quality improvement activities and collaborate with new initiatives designed to lead nursing practice into a pathway to excellence that result in improved outcomes, and evaluate the practice of self and others using professional standards, relevant statutes, and regulations, taking action to improve identified deficiencies. You will ensure Performance Measures are implemented and evaluate effectiveness of initiatives. Actively manages and develops collaborative partnerships with clinicians and physicians to achieve common goals. You will work in collaboration with Surgery, Medicine, Interventional Radiology and Anesthesia leadership. You will work in collaboration with the Operating Room and the Surgical Specialty clinics Nurse Managers. The Nurse Manager is responsible to the Chief, Nursing Service for Surgery. Work Schedule:
Full-Time Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required Basic Requirements:
United States Citizenship:
Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. English Language Proficiency. In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), 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 State-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). In cases of graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing, possession of current, full, active and unrestricted registration will meet the requirement of graduation from an approved school of professional nursing. OR The completion of coursework equivalent to a nursing degree in a MSN Bridge Program that qualifies for professional nursing registration constitutes the completion of an approved course of study of professional nursing. Students should submit the certificate of professional nursing to sit for the NCLEX to the VA along with a copy of the MSN transcript. (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. 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. Preferred
Experience:
-Preferable 3 years of management/supervisory experience -BSN preferable master's degree in health related field -Certification in ICU, Peri Anesthesia or Interventional Radiology -ACLS -ICU, moderate sedation and/or Recovery experience preferred Grade Determinations:
The following criteria must be met in determining the grade assignment of candidates, and if appropriate, the level within a grade:
Nurse I Level I - An Associate Degree (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing, with no additional nursing practice/experience required. Nurse I Level II - An ADN or Diploma in Nursing and approximately 1 year of nursing practice/experience; OR an ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a bachelor's degree in a related field with no additional nursing practice/experience; OR a Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) with no additional nursing practice/experience. Nurse I Level III - An ADN or Diploma in Nursing and approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience; OR an ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a Bachelor's degree in a related field and approximately 1-2 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a BSN with approximately 1-2 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a Master's degree in nursing (MSN) or related field with a BSN and no additional nursing practice/experience. Nurse II - A BSN with approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience; OR ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a Bachelor's degree in a related field and approximately 2-3 year's of nursing practice/experience; OR a Master's degree in nursing or related field with a BSN and approximately 1-2 year's of nursing practice/experience; OR a Doctoral degree in nursing or meets basic requirements for appointment and has doctoral degree in a related field with no additional nursing practice/experience required. Nurse III - Master's degree in nursing or related field with BSN and approximately 2-3 year's of nursing practice/experience; OR a Doctoral degree and approximately 2-3 year's of nursing practice/experience. Reference:
VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-6 Nurse Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office. Physical Requirements:
The position requires light to moderate lifting (up to 44 pounds), light to moderate carrying (up to 44 pounds), straight pulling (1 hour), pushing, 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 legs and arms), 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), mental and emotional stability, sitting (8 hours), simple grasping (2-4 hours), fine manipulation (including keyboarding 4-6 hours), and twisting (2 hours).
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Full-Time Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required Basic Requirements:
United States Citizenship:
Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. English Language Proficiency. In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), 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 State-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). In cases of graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing, possession of current, full, active and unrestricted registration will meet the requirement of graduation from an approved school of professional nursing. OR The completion of coursework equivalent to a nursing degree in a MSN Bridge Program that qualifies for professional nursing registration constitutes the completion of an approved course of study of professional nursing. Students should submit the certificate of professional nursing to sit for the NCLEX to the VA along with a copy of the MSN transcript. (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. 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. Preferred
Experience:
-Preferable 3 years of management/supervisory experience -BSN preferable master's degree in health related field -Certification in ICU, Peri Anesthesia or Interventional Radiology -ACLS -ICU, moderate sedation and/or Recovery experience preferred Grade Determinations:
The following criteria must be met in determining the grade assignment of candidates, and if appropriate, the level within a grade:
Nurse I Level I - An Associate Degree (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing, with no additional nursing practice/experience required. Nurse I Level II - An ADN or Diploma in Nursing and approximately 1 year of nursing practice/experience; OR an ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a bachelor's degree in a related field with no additional nursing practice/experience; OR a Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) with no additional nursing practice/experience. Nurse I Level III - An ADN or Diploma in Nursing and approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience; OR an ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a Bachelor's degree in a related field and approximately 1-2 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a BSN with approximately 1-2 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a Master's degree in nursing (MSN) or related field with a BSN and no additional nursing practice/experience. Nurse II - A BSN with approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience; OR ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a Bachelor's degree in a related field and approximately 2-3 year's of nursing practice/experience; OR a Master's degree in nursing or related field with a BSN and approximately 1-2 year's of nursing practice/experience; OR a Doctoral degree in nursing or meets basic requirements for appointment and has doctoral degree in a related field with no additional nursing practice/experience required. Nurse III - Master's degree in nursing or related field with BSN and approximately 2-3 year's of nursing practice/experience; OR a Doctoral degree and approximately 2-3 year's of nursing practice/experience. Reference:
VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-6 Nurse Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office. Physical Requirements:
The position requires light to moderate lifting (up to 44 pounds), light to moderate carrying (up to 44 pounds), straight pulling (1 hour), pushing, 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 legs and arms), 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), mental and emotional stability, sitting (8 hours), simple grasping (2-4 hours), fine manipulation (including keyboarding 4-6 hours), and twisting (2 hours).
- Department:
0610 Nurse - Salary Range:
$63,092 to $131,686 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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