Health Promotion and Disease Prevention (HPDP) Program Manager (HPDP-PM) serves as the facility content expert in matters relating to health promotion, disease prevention, and the Infection Don't Pass It On (IDPIO) public health programs and services. Primary point of contact (POC) for the Veterans Health Administration's (VHA) National Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention (NCP) national health promotion campaigns and events and Whole Health System initiatives.

Duties

This position provides support to the Whole Health System, Healthy Living Team by serving as the facility content expert in matters relating to health promotion, disease prevention, and the Infection Don't Pass It On (IDPIO) public health programs and services. The Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Program Manager (HPDP-PM) oversees the integration of HPDP and IDPIO programs and services into patient care throughout the facilities. Develops and implements effective health behavior assessments and interventions for the promotion of health and well-being, and to address health risk behaviors Coordinates Health Promotion Events Organizes Outreach Events Sensitivity and cultural competence in dealing with the special needs of patients and staff, with respect to age, sexual orientation, religious affiliation, developmental stage, ethnicity, and other cultural factors. Performs statistical analysis, evaluation, consultation, and collaboration with non-VA facilities as well as other VA health care professionals and administrators. Conducts needs assessments, gap analyses, and strategic planning that align and integrate with the Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) and the facility's mission, goals, and objectives regarding health promotion and disease prevention practices. Provides consultation and training to clinical staff to help them understand and apply evidence-based health education programs, products, and services to promote optimization of health and wellness in internal and external VA customers Collaborates with interdisciplinary staff at all levels in planning, implementing, coordinating, and promoting programs, activities, and services. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: 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 - 8:00am - 4:30pm Telework: Negotiable at facilities discretion Virtual: This is not a virtual position. EDRP: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Requirements

Qualifications

Preferred Experience: Articulate in communicating with internal and external customers Demonstrates sensitivity and cultural competence in dealing with the special needs of patients and staff Experience using VA/DoD and other resources to mine for data (e.g., HEDIS metrics, ORYX metrics, etc.) Experience performing statistical analysis, evaluation, consultation, and collaboration with non-VA facilities, VA health care professionals and administrators 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. 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. Master's or Doctoral Degree from a program accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing or the Commission (ACEN-Formerly NCLAC) or the Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). 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. Nurse Practitioners must be licensed or otherwise recognized as a nurse practitioner in a State and maintain full and current certification as a nurse practitioner from the American Nurses Association or another nationally recognized certifying body. The certification must be in the specialty to which the individual is being appointed or selected. Preferred Experience and Certifications: - RN Experience-2 to 3+ years (Basic); 5+ years of progressive nursing leadership and experience in education, analysis, and/or program development (Preferred) - Competency Validation-Basic Life Support (BLS) 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 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. 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: No special demands such as above average ability, dexterity, or strength are required for this position. This position requires walking, standing, bending, sitting, carrying of light items, and driving of an automobile. Fieldwork may involve traveling to all sites across the health care system, community partner locations, meetings, classes, and sources of information.

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 Biloxi VA Medical Center 400 Veterans Avenue Biloxi, MS 39531 US
• Name: Dawn Cotton
• Phone: 828-318-3081
• Email: [email protected]