The VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System is recruiting for an Nurse Manager. The Nurse Manager will function in Community Outpatient Service.

Duties

Exemplifies leadership by evaluating current clinical practices of staff via observation of care, review of documentation in electronic medical record, and other means. Observes professional practice standards in designated clinical area in order to improve delivery of care, promote patient safety monitoring and unit level nursing performance. Proficient in ethical and legal aspects of nursing and seeks appropriate ethical consultations when indicated. Monitors clinic's nursing productivity, staffing methodology, improving systems/work flow and employee development. Develops staffing plans, times schedules and monitors leave to ensure adequate resources are available for patientcare. Responsible for acquisition of nursing staff, orientation, staff development and/competency. Understands the roles/scopes of practice of nursing staff to ensure each staff member is practicing within scope. Continually incorporates team building and customer service into nursing practice. Participates in developing policies and procedures which promote optimum patient care outcomes and efficiency. Works closely with Nurse Manager peers to facilitate collegiality. Contributes to equipment and supply requests. Assesses their use and makes recommendations for purchase and utilization. Engages in Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) Model, Magnet Journey, Relationship Based Care, staff satisfaction as well as system redesign efforts. Initiates change based on current concepts and findings from research and/or studies and used sound judgement in making decisions. Promotes an environment that supports the conduct and utilization of research in practice and a spirit of inquiry. Guides and empowers Nursing staff in making changes which will enhance staff development and improve patient care and staff satisfaction. Oversees Nursing and Interdisciplinary Quality Improvement Initiatives. Identifies and incorporates clinical "Best Practices" for patient centered care delivery. Promotes patient satisfaction and improve nurse sensitive indicators. Knowledgeable of Environment of Care Standards. Recognizes and effectively manages staff situations that contribute to communication breakdown. Effectively manage conflict and differences among staff 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; 8am - 4:30pm Telework: Available - Details can be discussed during the interview Virtual: This is not a virtual position. 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: At least 2-5 years of clinical experience and successful nursing leadership. Demonstrates potential for administrative and management assignment. Grade Determinations: The following criteria must be met in determining the grade assignment of candidates, and if appropriate, the level within a grade: 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: The position requires the ability to climb stairs; lift, carry, pull, and push up to 45 pounds; frequent walking, standing, kneeling; repeated bending, squatting; and driving a car for periods up to 2 hours.

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 VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System 10701 East Boulevard Cleveland, OH 44106 US
• Name: Marquis Belton
• Phone: 216-701-1726
• Email: [email protected]