As the Resuscitation Education Initiative Program Director, the nurse is responsible for Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) training and competencies at the Alaska VA. Execute position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership, experience, professionalism and creative approaches to a successful resuscitation education/training program through planning, development, management, training and evaluation of life, threatening emergency scenarios.

Duties

Duties include but not limited to: Responsible for collaboration with admin and clinical staff in actively managing and planning for actual and potential needs of staff and patient population groups. Works collaboratively and effectively with diverse teams to promote organizational and individual learning outcomes, executing delivery through integrated programs that cross service/discipline lines to promote successes within the organization Responsible for the coordination and management of training within the Alaska VAHCS. Collaborates in the design, development, implementation, instruction and evaluation of individual curricula and programmatic evaluation for clinician and student educational initiatives through use of technology-based training and assessment. Interacts with and is involved in the use of technology ranging from low fidelity standardized patient simulators, anatomic models, and task trainers to extreme high-fidelity human simulators and virtual reality programs. Conceptualizes and develops new courses, scenarios, and initiatives for educating clinicians, health professionals, students, and others. The RN will have current BLS, and mandatory training requirements by the REdi training center. Also responsible for identifying opportunities for improvement and innovation, managing initiatives for the integration of simulation technology into clinical education and developing and coordinating simulation training using medical center resources. The BMCA Coordinator manages all aspects of the of the BMCA program for Nursing Service including: maintains the BCMA computer training program, ensuring that contingency plans for computer downtime is operational, testing new releases of BCMA software prior to installation into production, inventory, and inspection of BCMA equipment and troubleshooting problems, reporting equipment malfunctions to VISN level management and serves as a liaison between administration, creates and responds to related suspense's as they relate to BCMA reports as appropriate, expected to work collaborative with section leaders and clinical staff and IRM regarding BCMA and the medication process. This position will also serve as the VA Nursing Outcomes Database (VANOD) Coordinator and will be the primary liaison between the Office of Nursing Service Data Team on all matters pertaining to the VANOD program. Actively participates in development, planning and implementation of information management programs, Makes recommendations to the ADPCS regarding changes in BCMA and BCE programs. Is responsible for assuring approved recommendations are implemented. Assists in identifying nursing practice concerns and opportunities for improvement in the delivery of care and recommends methods for monitoring and reporting performance. Identifies and develops methods for effective dissemination of information to nursing and medical center staff. Is knowledgeable in the use of the VISTA/CPRS/BCMA/BCE programs and other software applications relevant to nursing. Demonstrates the ability to effectively communicate this information. Assures protection of sensitive data from unauthorized release, loss, alteration, or unauthorized deletion. Provides active leadership on nursing and medical center committees/workgroups. Contributes to and fosters improved organizational performance related to the management to information and current standards of nursing practice/clinical guidelines. Actively participates in executive level nursing decision-making and interdisciplinary local, regional, and national ADPAC, BCMA, BCE workgroups/committees. Initiates and participates in performance improvement activities assessing the impact of Electronic Medical Record (EMR) documentation on nursing practice. Assumes responsibility for organizational stewardship. Analyzes utilization of available computer resources and identifies future needs. Preferred Experience: Current BLS Instructor Certification Preferred 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, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Telework: Available on an adhoc basis, at the discretion of the hiring manager. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not 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: Citizenship: Citizen of the United States in accordance with section 7402(c) to title 38, United States Code (U.S.C.). Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified candidates in accordance with 38 U.S.C. § 7407(a). English Language Proficiency: Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed as authorized by 38 U.S.C. § 7403(f). Education: Graduate of a school of professional nursing. Education Accreditation Requirement: Nursing education must be from a school of professional nursing accredited by one of the following accrediting organizations at the time the program was completed by the applicant: (a) The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850, Atlanta, GA 30326. The ACEN accredits all levels of nursing programs, including clinical doctorate, masters/post master's certificate, baccalaureate, associate and diploma nursing education programs. (Note: The National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission/NLNAC changed its name to ACEN in May 2013. ACEN's website may be utilized to verify accredited programs using automated inquiry processes; however, for verification of any nursing program's accreditation prior to 1998, an automated inquiry cannot be used and ACEN must be contacted directly via their email contact information on the ACEN website to verify.); or (b) The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), 655 K Street, NW, Suite 7, Washington, DC 20001. The CCNE is an accrediting arm of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) and accredits nursing education programs at the bachelor and master's level. 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. Nursing Bridge Program: Nursing bridge programs are accelerated nurse education programs which rely upon existing nursing knowledge and education. Graduates from nursing bridge programs that meet accreditation requirements specific grade level requirements in this standard must also be met in addition to the following: (a) Master's Level Bridge Program Education Appointments Prior to Graduation. Individuals attending a master's level bridge program in nursing who achieve the level in their education in which they have completed coursework equivalent to a bachelor's level degree in Nursing may have opportunity to become registered as a nurse with a state licensing board prior to completion of the bridge program. Upon achievement of a State license, the individual may be appointed on a temporary basis for any period up to three years contingent upon full completion of the professional nursing education program, if education verification provided by the school supports the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) equivalency. Upon successful completion and graduation from the bridge program, the Nurse may be converted to a permanent appointment under the provisions of section 7401(a)(1) of title 38. Failure to complete the bridge program on which the temporary appointment was based will result in termination of the appointment. Foreign Education: Graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing who possess a current, full, active and unrestricted registration (see paragraph 3c) will meet the requirement of graduation from an approved school of professional nursing to warrant appointment as a Nurse who has completed an associate degree level Nursing education program. In order to grant credit towards an appointment based on foreign nursing education higher than the associate degree level, formal degree equivalency validation from a recognized degree equivalency evaluation agency accepted by VA such as the International Consultants of Delaware (ICD) must be obtained. Degree in a Related Field: A graduate level or doctorate degree in health care/management related fields from an institution accredited by the State and approved by the Department of Education at the time the candidate completed the program may be credited as specifically indicated in grade requirements. The graduate level or doctorate degree and coursework must provide evidence in support of the nursing role and duties associated with the assignment and grade level. Foreign education programs/degrees are not creditable as related degrees. Licensure and Certification: The following licensure and certification requirements are considered conditions of employment. Nurse. All Nurses must possess and maintain an active, current, full and unrestricted license as a Nurse to practice in a State, Territory or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia. Impaired Licensure and Certification. Human Resources office staff must appoint Nurses or APNs (CNL) in accordance with the provisions in chapter 3, section B, paragraph 15 and 17 of this part, who have, or have ever had, any license or certification revoked, suspended, denied, restricted, limited or issued/placed in a probationary status. 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 - Diploma or associate degree in nursing with no professional nursing experience Nurse I Level II - Diploma or associate degree in nursing and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I, Level 1 OR a Bachelor's degree in nursing and no professional nursing experience. Nurse I Level III -Diploma or associate degree in nursing and two years of professional nursing experience, one of which is a year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I, Level 2 OR Bachelor's degree in nursing and one year of professional nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I, Level 2 OR Master's degree in nursing and no professional nursing experience OR Master's degree in a related field with a bachelor's degree in nursing with no professional nursing experience. Nurse II - Bachelor's degree in nursing and two years of professional nursing experience, one of which is a year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I, Level 3 OR Master's degree in nursing with one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I, Level 3 OR Master's degree in a related field with a bachelor's degree in nursing with one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I, Level 3 OR Doctorate degree in nursing with no professional nursing experience OR Doctorate degree in a related field with a master's or bachelor's degree in nursing with no professional nursing experience. Nurse III - Master's degree in nursing with two years of specialized nursing experience, one of which is equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III OR Master's degree in a related field with a bachelor's degree in nursing with two years of specialized nursing experience, one of which is equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III OR Doctorate degree in nursing with one year of specialized nursing experience which is equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III OR Doctorate degree in a related field with a master's or bachelor's degree in nursing with one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III. Physical Requirements: Moderate lifting (15-44 lbs), Moderate carrying (15-44 lbs), Reaching above shoulder, Both hands required, Walking (2 hours), Standing (2 hours), Kneeling (1 hour), Far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other, Ability to distinguish basic colors.

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 TRANSCRIPTS 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 Anchorage VA Medical Center 1201 North Muldoon Road Anchorage, AK 99504 US
• Name: Laura Wallace
• Phone: 5414401000 X40529
• Email: [email protected]