The Durham VA Health System, has one (1) Full-time vacancy for a Registered Nurse (Surgical Specialties Nurse Manager). The RN will be fully qualified and certified to function in a clinical role and in accordance with the guidelines and policies of the Durham Veterans Affairs Health Care System

Duties

The Durham Specialty Clinics maintains the health and manages the care for patients with a variety of medical problems including hypertension, diabetes, arthritis, cancer, congestive heart failure and other chronic diseases. The Registered Nurse within these clinics which includes Cardiology, Dermatology, Gastroenterology, Neurology, Urology, ENT, General surgery, Orthopedics, and Plastics will function as an ambulatory care nurse in support of the physician or advanced practice provider. The clinic is designed to provide comprehensive primary/specialty care services, including gender specific care to male and female Veterans. The RN Nurse Manager is accountable for the delivery of patient care in the Durham Surgical Clinics. Responsibilities include: Daily Operations to include but not limited to coordination of care delivery, facilitating patient flow and assuring quality patient care Management, leadership and coaching of nursing and clinical support staff Quality improvement activities to monitor, assess performance targets, development and implementation of action plans to improve performance Staff development and evaluation Maintaining constant state of survey readiness Ensuring compliance with standards regarding reusable medical equipment Facilitating teamwork to accomplish positive patient care outcomes, and patient and staff satisfaction. 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, 7:30am-4pm Telework: Ad-hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: NO Permanent Change of Station (PCS): NO Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Requirements

Qualifications

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 the appropriate State-accrediting agency and accredited 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). 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 Qualifications A minimum of five (5) years successful nursing practice. Two (2) to three (3) years of successful ambulatory care nursing experience. A minimum of two (2) years of successful management experience. Knowledge of principles of Patient Aligned Care Team (or patient centered medical home) model of care and surgical specialties. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with patients, families and other members of an interdisciplinary team. Demonstrated history of collaborative relationships with physicians and other support services. Documented evidence of knowledge and skill including (but not limited to): managing change, problem-solving, customer service, decision-making, priority setting. Knowledge of Joint Commission standards and Patient Safety Goals Documented evidence of knowledge and skill regarding personnel issues, including recruitment and ongoing performance. Ability to work independently. Preferred Level of Education MSN or BSN with Masters Degree in a Health-Related Field Preferred Certification ANCC for Ambulatory Care Nursing ANCC for Nurse Executive 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: This position requires visual acuity, keen hearing; clear distinctive speech, and manual dexterity. This position requires potentially long periods of continued walking, standing, stooping, sitting, bending, pulling, and pushing. Transferring patients and objects may be required. Mechanical inpatient lifts are provided. The incumbent may be exposed to infected patients and contaminated materials and may be required to don protective clothing in isolation situations, operative/invasive procedures, or home settings. The incumbent may occasionally be exposed to patients who" are combative secondary to delirium, dementia, or psychiatric disorders. The incumbent must be a mature, flexible, sensible individual capable of working effectively in stressful situations, able to shift priorities based on patient needs. Must complete- annual Employee Health requirements, such as annual TB screening or testing, as a condition of employment. The incumbent who provides care in home settings or other off-site locations may be required to drive and/or ride in GSA-vehicles.

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: Whitlea Mitchell
• Phone: 804-738-1750