The Nurse Manager, Nursing Excellence, has primary responsibility for planning, developing, implementing, and evaluation nursing evidence-based practice (EBP), innovation, and research activities to improve quality outcomes and the requirements for designation/re-designation through nursing-wide certification and designation programs. VAIHCS was designated as a Pathways to Excellence organization in 2023.

Duties

Nurse Manager/ Supervisory Nurse: Designated first-line supervisory authority, responsibility, and accountability for the 24/7 operations of their unit/team/work group, ensuring that subordinate personnel provide timely nursing care which complies with generally accepted standards of clinical practice. This includes the authority to accept, amend, or reject the work of subordinates. Functions as an adminstrator, educator, and consultant, utilizing leadership and management theory. Inspires and engages nurses across all practice settings, demonstrates how nursing research and EBP make a difference in patient and organizational outcomes and promotes the provision of effective, high quality care to all patients. Develops and facilitates processes which support nursing practice outcomes and collaborative scholarly activities and research. Provides administrative and analytical support to monitor and improve quality outcomes (clinical, staff, and patient), working collaboratively and proactively with staff, other professions, and leaders in the planning, designing, implementing, and evaluating patient care services and health care delivery systems. Directly supervises the Clinical Practice Coordinator, Clinical Nurse Leaders, and Performance Improvement RN ensuring Evidence Based Practice (EBP) is maintained throughout Nursing Service. Monitors and provides direction for the EBP program development to align with organizational mission/strategic initiatives, including development of infrastructure and processes while working within fiscal parameters. Promotes clinical innovation and works collaboratively to drive appropriate changes related to the Pathway standards and sources of evidence. Acts as the key liaison for communication with ANCC as the Pathway Program Director (PPD), coordinates all activities related to the Pathway to Excellence Recognition Programs and facilitates the achievement and sustainment of Pathway to Excellence designation(s). Responsible for all fiscal-related requirements associated with the Pathway to Excellence designation, assuring the assigned COR is maintaining appropriate records/documents. Coordinates the integration of Pathway standards into the Nursing Strategic Plan and organizational infrastructure at VAIHCS. Oversees the development, implementation, and facilitation of shared governance/shared decision-making within Patient Care Services through a Nursing Professional Governance structure Aligns/develops committees and activities to support Patient Care Services priorities. Promotes an inclusive environment fostering professional development and nursing practice, collaboration and teamwork for the nursing staff and emphasizes evidence-based practice initiatives through modeling, mentoring, facilitating, and educating to ensure key learning is being communicated. Assumes responsibility as the Staffing Methodology Coordinator and provides leadership in creating, implementing, and maintaining facility-wide Staffing Methodology. Assists in the formulation of overall policies, objectives, programs and services and shares in the decision making related to nursing strategic planning, budgeting and resource utilization. Works closely with Nursing Education to collaborate with student programs and residency, and collaborates with educators with the RN-TTP/NP-TTP programs. Serves as Nurse Officer of the Day (NOD) in the absence of the Associate Director Patient Care Services during non-administrative ours and designated authority, responsibility, and accountability for managing and directing employees, staffing units, and allocating resources as necessary during the non-administrative tours of duty due to tour-to-tour unplanned leave or a change in patient acuity. 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, 7:30 am - 4:00 pm Telework: Adhoc following successful orientation and proof of completing job responsibiliies Virtual: This is not a virtual position. 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. Preferred Experience: MSN Preferred; Two (2) to three (3) years increasing supervisory/managerial experience; Experience with Performance Improvement Experience with Evidence-Based Practice Preferred Experience with ANCC Pathway to Excellence Standards Preferred. 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/12343013. 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. Physical Requirements: Walking, bending, stooping and some lifting in the direct care of patients. There may also be extended periods of sitting.

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 Danville VA Medical Center 1900 East Main Street Danville, IL 61832 US
• Name: Maria Thornton
• Phone: 317-709-4017
• Email: [email protected]