The Orlando VAMC is seeking an Assistant Chief Nurse - Designation Professional Practice Program Manager who collaborates effectively and is is responsible for supporting the integration of the professional practice model into nursing delivery across all clinical areas within the system. Require to travel up to 25% to all sites of care including OPC and CBOC. Recruitment/relocation incentive has been authorized for Eligible, highly qualified applicants.

Duties

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards The Assistant Chief Nurse, Nursing Designated Professional Practice Program Manager position is located at the Lake Nona main facility and will reports to the Chief Nurse under the Associate Dir, Patient Care or designee. The Nursing Designated Professional Practice Program Manager This leadership role serves as a culture and change strategist to advance the practice of professional nursing and achievement of key performance indicators. The Program manager advances nursing practice by facilitating and participating in clinical advancement projects, shared decision-making, peer review, mentor development, and professional and recruitment retention strategies. As the organization's Nursing Designated Professional Practice Program Manager and survey coordinator for nursing satisfaction, and nursing sensitive quality indicators, this role collaborates with the Associate Director Patient Care Services (ADPCS) and quality analytics teams in the collection, analysis, and dissemination of nurse sensitive indicator data. The incumbent promotes the nursing profession, an expert in data analysis, attention to detail, excellent written and oral communication skills, leads through influence and supports projects/ change management. The ACN, Designation Professional Practice Program Manager has a global understanding of how their area(s) of responsibility supports the system's mission and vision. They are responsible and accountable for the planning, organization, and evaluation of effectiveness related to clinical, informatics, and/or administrative process changes, analyzing issues impeding change, developing corrective actions to expedite change, and assuring optimum utilization of available resources to maintain a climate conducive to quality patient care and employee satisfaction. The ACN, Designation Professional Practice Program Manager functions as a formal and informal educator; serving as a liaison between internal and external customers, supporting factors that impact customer satisfaction, considering the client population, including age and life stages, state of health, race and culture, values, and previous experiences. Ad hoc telework available at the discretion of the supervisor. Travel is required. The incumbent covers all sites of care including OPC and CBOC. Hours may vary, primarily 7:30 am - 4:00 pm. Coordinates the organization's processes as the onsite expert and resource for American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Program® and other nursing designations (Pathways to Excellence, Beacon, etc.) The Nursing Designated Professional Practice Program Manager duties include but not limited to: Serves as the liaison between the organization and the ANCC Pathways to Excellence or other nursing Program Office. Coordinates the assessment of nursing recognition program gap analysis and proposes action plans for identified gaps. In collaboration with facility nursing leadership develops strategies to implement the ADPCS vision and plans for attaining or retaining designation or other recognition. Recommends and ensures organizational initiatives and professional nursing concepts, including Pathway to excellence standards, are integrated into orientation, shared governance, peer review, clinical advancement, Nurse Residency, preceptor and mentor, and other nursing programs. Serves as administrative liaison for the facility and market nurse clinical advancement program. In collaboration with the facility ADPCS, coordinates all activities related to the nursing satisfaction yearly survey. Collaborates with nurse leaders to sustain and improve institutional professional nursing activities and structures. Identifies gaps in knowledge, skills, or practice and works with Education to create and implement plans to address. Participates in evaluation of nursing quality data and application of evidence-based practices to improve nursing practice, patient outcomes, and patient experience data. Provides outcome data to support evaluation of educational programs. Promotes professional growth of nurses by mentoring to achieve specialty certification, advanced degrees, and submit evidence-based abstracts. Promotes the integration of evidence-based practice and the advancement of nursing research within the organization. Influence care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team. Work Schedule: Full time, Hours may vary, primarily 7:30 am - 4:00 pm. Telework: AdHoc only as needed. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Recruitment/relocation incentive has been authorized for Eligible, highly qualified applicants. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Requirements

Qualifications

Basic Requirements: English Language Proficiency. In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7403(f), 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 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); OR Individuals attending a master's level bridge program in nursing who 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 temporary basis and later converted to a permanent appointment upon successful completion and graduation from the bridge program. (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 to warrant an appointment as a Nurse who has completed an associated degree/entry level Nursing education program. Credit for foreign nursing education higher that associate degree/entry level requires a formal degree equivalency validation from a recognized equivalency evaluation accepted by VA such as International Consultants of Delaware (ICD). 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. Graduate Nurse Technician (GNT) Exception: Candidates who otherwise meet the basic education requirements, but do not possess the required licensure, may be appointed at the entry step of the grade and level applicable to the completed nursing education as a GNT on a 120-day temporary appointment while actively pursuing licensure (may be extended up to two years on a case-by-case-basis.) NOTE: Grandfathering Provision - All persons currently employed in VHA in 0610 series and performing the duties as described in the qualification standard on the effective date of the standard (1/29/2024) are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the grade held including positive education and licensure/certification. Grade Determinations: The following Scope, Education and Dimension criteria must be met in determining the grade assignment of candidates, and if appropriate, the level within a grade. The Dimension requirements (Practice, Veteran/Patient Driven Care, Leadership, Professional Development and Evidence-Based Practice/Research) are detailed for each grade and level within the online assessment: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12304142. Grade/Level Scope Education Nurse I, Level I Delivers fundamental, knowledge-based care to assigned clients while developing technical competencies. An Associate Degree (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing, with no additional professional nursing required. Nurse I, Level II Demonstrates integration of biopsychosocial concepts, cognitive skills and technically competent practice in providing care to clients with basic or complex. An ADN or Diploma in Nursing AND 1 year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I, Level 1 ;OR a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) with no additional professional nursing experience required. Nurse I, Level III Demonstrates proficiency in practice based on conscious and deliberate planning. Self-directed in goal setting for managing complex client situations. An ADN or Diploma in Nursing AND 2 years of professional nursing experience in which one year is equivalent to Nurse I, Level 2; OR a BSN and 1 year of professional nursing experience equivalent to the Nurse I, Level 2; OR a Master's degree in nursing (MSN) and no additional professional nursing experience; OR a Master's degree in a *related field with a BSN and no additional professional nursing experience. Nurse II Demonstrates leadership in delivering and improving holistic care through collaborative strategies with others. A BSN with 2 years of professional nursing equivalent to Nurse I, Level 3; OR an MSN with one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I, Level 3; OR a Master's degree in a *related field with a BSN and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I, Level 3; OR a Doctoral degree in Nursing with no professional nursing experience; OR a Doctoral degree in a *related field with a BSN with no additional professional nursing experience. Nurse III Executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership, experience and creative approaches to management of complex client care beyond the immediate practice setting. MSN and 2 years of specialized nursing experience, one of which is equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III; OR a Master's degree in *related field with BSN and two years of specialized nursing experience, one of which is equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III; OR a Doctoral degree in Nursing with and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III; OR a Doctoral degree in a *related field with a BSN and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III. *Note: Foreign education programs/degrees are not creditable as related degrees. 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. Preferred Experience: MSN , DNP preferred. Strong Analytic background. Experience developing and managing shared governance, EBP programs preferred. Excellent written and oral communication skills. 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, kneeling, sitting, bending, pulling, and pushing. Transferring patients and objects may be required. The incumbent may be exposed to infected patients and contaminated materials and may be required to don protective clothing in isolation situations or operative/invasive procedures. 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, and able to shift priorities based on patient needs.

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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

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: The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850, Atlanta, GA 30326. The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), 655 K Street, NW, Suite 7, Washington, DC 20001.

Contacts

• Address Orlando VA Medical Center 13800 Veterans Way Orlando, FL 32827 US
• Name: Christian Flores
• Phone: 305-575-7000 X13613
• Email: [email protected]