The Durham VA Medical Center has one (1) vacancy for an Educational Programs Nurse Manager Position.

Duties

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards The Educational Programs Nurse Manager will manage a Planned Curriculum with Training Opportunities for Post-Baccalaureate Registered-Nurse Residency (PB-RNR) and the Registered Nurse Transition to Practice Program (RN TPP). To comply with office of Academic Affiliates (OAA) centrally funded residency model, Educational Programs Nurse Manager will ensure that trainees will have 100% protected time to master the complexities of caring for Veterans. This 12 month inter-professional training program will be completed in 3 phases. All 3 phases will incorporate experiential and didactic requirements outlined by OAA. The following paragraphs outline an overview of the 3 phases that represent the progression from novice to competent professional nurse. This in return will provide the foundation for the professional growth and development of out future workforce. Phase I is a novice nurse and will consist of building confidence and mastering basic skills in assessing the mental, physical, and psychosocial care needs of the veteran population. The review of these components is critical to ensuring veterans receive a comprehensive and evidence based practice delivery of care. Phase II, the advanced beginner nurse will further the fundamental skills with continuous guidance and some independence by increasing their knowledge regarding the unique complexities of caring for Veterans. Furthermore, the RN residents will master bedside procedures and become competent in the general core competencies. Great emphasis will be placed on team communication and working with the interdisciplinary care team. Phase III, the RN resident is expected to be a competent nurse and will receive individualized training for the areas he/ she is interested in seeking employment at the conclusion of the residency program. This will allow the residents to be prepared and ready to transition into their new role and to enhance their clinical skills and confidence as an experienced Nurse. The RN Transition-to-Practice Program is a comprehensive 12-month curriculum designed to assist the newly licensed RN the transition from entry-level nurse to competent professional RN. Courses focus on refinement of clinical competencies, and development of professional nursing roles and leadership characteristics. The program applies a variety of educational strategies, including: Classroom education ­ Clinical debriefings ­ Evidence-based practice projects ­ Monthly meetings ­ One-on-one mentoring ­ Preceptor guided clinical experiences Simulation learning 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 7:30am to 4:00pm Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Requirements

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications: Minimum 3 years successful Nursing practice. Prior teaching experience including formal and informal educational programs or equivalent. Documented excellence and experience in program development, implementation, and evaluation. Documented evidence of successful professional nursing practice in progressively complex positions/levels. Demonstrated excellence in interpersonal skills (written and oral communication) and collaboration with other disciplines. Evidence of effective teamwork with demonstrable outcomes Prior VA experience Documented leadership in committees, councils, or programs at service or organizational level. Documented evidence of leadership and involvement in professional nursing organizations related to staff development and/or continuing education. Preferred Education: MSN or BSN with Master's in a related field Doctoral Degree in Nursing or related field and approximately 2-3 yrs. experience Preferred Certification: ANCC Certification in Nursing Professional Development BLS/ACLS Instructor 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. 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: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019.

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 Durham VA Medical Center 508 Fulton Street Durham, NC 27705 US
• Name: Cassie Rosser
• Phone: (980) 401-2559
• Email: [email protected]