The incumbent of this position serves as the OR/Surgical Nurse Manager at the Oscar G. Johnson VAMC (OGJVAMC). The OR/Surgical Nurse Manager is directly responsible to the Associate Chief, Inpatient Nursing and Patient Care Service. Activities are governed by established procedures and policies. The OR/Surgical Nurse Manager works independently and refers questions to the supervisor.

Duties

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards * Patient Care areas can include Surgical Service, Urgent Care, Primary Care, Med/Surg, Mental Health, Whole Health, Telehealth, Community Living Center (CLC), Home Care, and VA Community Care (VACC). The practice of each nurse is based on skill, experience, and research and has a direct impact on client outcomes for the assigned area and the facility as a whole. * The function of the Registered Nurse is to provide, direct, and supervise the delivery of quality nursing care to a culturally diverse Veteran population. While responsibilities entail a large administrative component; direct participation in the Department's clinical activity may be needed. *Responsible for the delivery of care to patients in the Surgery Department/Clinics: This includes working with providers of different specialties collaboratively resulting in coordination of patient care in the outpatient clinics *Evaluates programs and practices so that they are consistent with Joint Commission, Performance Improvement, Office of Inspector General, and other accrediting bodies. *Evaluates staffing daily and advises Associate Chief, N&PCS of changing staffing requirements. Selects and hires staff applicants to fill vacant positions in Surgical Services Department. Works with the Associate Director and Associate Chief, N&PCS and facility Nurse Managers to cover staffing needs. *Accountable for evaluating inpatient and documenting competency of personnel assigned to all areas of the Surgical Department. Consults staff as necessary to improve performance or conduct. Assures new personnel's competency and completes orientation forms and evaluations. * Interprets, implements, and supports the philosophy, policies, and procedures of nursing, the medical center and VISN. *Provides and monitors educational needs of staff. Coordinates staffing to allow for participation in in-service program(s) and other continuing educational programs as patient care needs allow. *Participates and/or chairs nursing and medical center committees as assigned. Participates in facility planning and new programs. *Is assigned as the Facility Implant Coordinator responsible for all aspects of the Facility Implant Program * Identifies health and safety hazards within the work area, and reports hazards to appropriate official for correction, and follows through to be sure these are corrected. *Works with Surgery Department Advanced Medical Support Assistants (AMSAs)/Medical Support Assistants (MSAs) to organize clinical activity based on staffing resources via provider and clinical needs 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 8:00am - 4:30pm Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentive: May be authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Requirements

Qualifications

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. 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 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). The approving official may authorize a waiver of the requirement for ACEN or CCNE accreditation of any degree in nursing provided the college or university has regional accreditation from an accrediting body recognized by the Department of Education at the time of the candidate's graduation and the composite qualifications of the applicant warrant such consideration. 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: 2-3 years Preferred Surgical Experience. 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 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a Master's degree in nursing or related field with a BSN and approximately 1-2 years 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 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a Doctoral degree and approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience. Note regarding MSN degrees: If your MSN was obtained via a Bridge Program that qualifies for professional nursing registration, a BSN is not required. 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: Walking, bending, stooping and some lifting in the direct care of patients. There may also be extended periods of sitting

Education

IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Contacts

• Address Oscar G Johnson Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Facility 325 East H Street Iron Mountain, MI 49801 US
• Name: Angie Crandall
• Phone: (906) 774-3300 X32282
• Email: [email protected]