The position is located at the VA Central Iowa Health Care System (VACIHCS) in Des Moines, Iowa under Associate Chief of Staff for Education Integrated Clinical Community (ICC). This position is dedicated to serving as the Specialist for the VISN 23 RN Transition-to- Practice (RNTPP) Residency Program and as the Specialist for the Nursing Health Profession Trainee Programs at VACIHCS.

Duties

Major duties include but are not limited to: The position is located at the VA Central Iowa Health Care System (VACIHCS) in Des Moines, Iowa under Associate Chief of Staff for Education Integrated Clinical Community (ICC). 50% of this position will work with the VISN 23 RN Transition to-Practice (RNTPP) Residency Program. The other 50% of the position will work for VA Central Iowa and will work with the Nursing Health Profession Trainee Programs. VISN 23 RNTTP Residency Program Assistant Duties: Applies administrative polices, develops, and maintains various systems, and tracks various aspects of the program's status, including compliance with policies (local, VISN, and VHA) and mandatory requirements. Advises senior leadership and site directors on issues using oral and written communication including MS Teams, email, presentations, and written reports. Will develop, modify, analyze, and evaluate the procedures whereby residents, trainees, and the residency programs are administered. Composes correspondence and reports and maintains contact, both orally and in writing. Responsible for gathering data and preparing reports for RNTTP programs. The incumbent prepares presentations, memoranda, agendas, meeting minutes, schedules, charts, data, contracts, and program materials. Responsible for setting up interviews, onboarding, orientation for RNTTP programs. Responsible for administering program reviews and respective audits, communicating the results to leadership. Provides support in the planning, development, and evaluations of education programs/projects/activities designed to achieve specific educational goals and objectives that are set by manager. Incumbent identifies and determines training priorities, conducts educational surveys, and provides training. Communicates with 8 VA Hospital RNTTP Residency Program Directors to standardize the RNTTP program. Knowledgeable in Office of Personnel Management, the VHA Office of Nursing Service (ONS), the Collegiate Commission on Nursing Education (CCNE) Serves as a Contracting Officer Representative (COR) for various contracts. Nursing Health Profession Trainee Assistant Duties: Serves as the day-to-day point of contact for Nursing Health Profession trainees and affiliate program coordinators. Coordinates schedules, safety, training, orientation, and regulatory standards. Responsible for requesting computer access, reviewing TMS accounts, and managing trainee badges. Will assist with program letters of agreements (PLAs), Memorandum of Understandings (MOUs), and Office of Academic Affiliation Policy Waiver Process. Assists with Onboarding, Orientation, Off Boarding, and Credentialing for all nursing trainees within the Health Profession Education Office. Uses trainee satisfaction survey results to make recommendations for improvement in the clinical learning environment and training programs. Assist Health Profession Education Office with scheduling meetings, travel documents, timekeeping, and records management. Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 0730-1600 OR 0800-1630 Telework: AD HOC Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Program Support Assistant - Health Profession Education/PD304480 and PD304990 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required Bargaining Unit: Yes Physical Requirements: You will be asked to participate in a pre-employment examination or evaluation as part of the pre-employment process for this position. Questions about physical demands or environmental factors may be addressed at the time of evaluation or examination. This position involves a multi-grade career ladder. The major duties listed below represent the full performance level of GS-8. At the GS-7 grade level, you will perform assignments of a more limited scope and with less independence. You will progressively acquire the background necessary to perform at the full performance level of GS-8. Promotion is at the discretion of the supervisor and is contingent upon satisfactory performance, availability of higher-level work, and availability of funds.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job
• Subject to a background/suitability investigation
• May serve a probationary period
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• A complete application package; Resume, Transcripts, etc.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process
• Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) as indicated in VHA Directive 1193.01.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. You may qualify based on your experience as described below: GS-07 Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-07 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: performing various administrative duties within a healthcare setting (i.e., timekeeping, taking minutes, scheduling orientation, and managing calls); preparing various correspondence, such as responses, form letters, and appeal documents; utilizing various software systems to collect and analyze data in support of program operations; and coordinating schedules. GS-08 Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-06 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: performing various administrative duties within a healthcare setting (i.e., timekeeping, taking minutes, scheduling orientation, and managing calls); preparing various correspondence, such as responses, form letters, and appeal documents; utilizing various software systems to collect and analyze data in support of program operations; coordinating schedules; verifies credentials to maintain compliance; and develops internal standard operating procedures. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:Administration and ManagementAttention to DetailCustomer ServiceManages and Organizes Information Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.

Education

There is no educational substitution at this grade level.

Contacts

• Address VA Central Iowa Health Care System 3600 30th St Des Moines, IA 50310 US
• Name: Kelsey Charley-Germain
• Phone: 651-405-5689
• Email: [email protected]