This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application.

Duties

The Roseburg VA Health Care System (RVAHCS) is a Joint Commission accredited, complexity level three organization, consisting of a medical center located in Roseburg, OR, two Community Based Outpatient Clinics located in Brookings and North Bend, OR, and the Eugene VA Health Care Center in Eugene, OR. The Roseburg campus consists of 114 acres and 42 buildings. (RVAHCS) offers primary care, surgical services, long term care, and mental health inpatient and outpatient services. Specialty services not provided by (RVAHCS) are offered through the Portland VA Medical Center or in the communities in our primary service areas. The Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the nursing staff within Community Living Center. Duties include, but not limited to: Planning, directing, budgeting, monitoring, and evaluating nursing functions within CLC. Ensuring compliance with State Operations Manual for Long Term Care Facilities, VA national and local policies. Assisting the team in developing local policies and procedures and coordinating the performance improvement, utilization review, and risk management programs related to ambulatory care. Evaluating the effectiveness of the CLC program, performance measures, and CLC quality measures. Monitoring and controlling program operation expenditures and monitoring and reporting workload. Selecting qualified personnel to fill nursing and program support vacancies. The ANM will collaborate with Nurse Manager regarding personnel issues. Coordinating the orientation and ongoing staff and student educational programs. Accountable and responsible for possessing the knowledge and skill to: Communicate and interact appropriately with all internal and external customers. Maintain confidentiality of electronic, written, and/or verbal patient/employee information. Demonstrate working practices that include adherence to Infection Control standards and the safe use and operation of equipment. This position serves as a direct line supervisor, consultant, and advisor to subordinates, peers, and administration. Provides on-site leadership and has responsibility for the updating, deployment, coordination, and evaluation of the program at the Roseburg VA Healthcare System (RVAHCS). Responsible for cross-coverage of all CLC locations and may act in a broader role in the absence of the Nurse Manager. Responsibilities for CLC service include: Developing the scope of practice for employees assigned, Designing plan of care Assuring implementation of quality improvement measures along with developing action plans to meet performance measures. Designates service priorities and objectives, supervises programs, and supervises and evaluates performance of staff assigned to the program. Makes independent professional decisions and recommendations with infrequent recourse to supervisory guidance. Responsible for advising management of specific clinical or administrative issues within the CLC Nursing Service and within the Roseburg VA Health Care System (RVAHCS). Other duties as assigned 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: Tour will be Monday-Friday with variable days with weekends and holidays. The CLC runs 24/7 , Day Shift: 6am- 2:30pm, Evening Shift: 2pm- 10:30pm, Night Shift: 10pm- 6:30am. Shift coverage may be required. Compressed/Flexible: Available- 9 days per two week pay period (8 x 9 hour days and 1 x 8 hour day) Telework: Not Available Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: NOT Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) Authorized: This position is eligible for EDRP, a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of your start date. Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application. Contact [email protected] for questions/assistance. 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/12423289. Grade/Level Scope Education 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: One year of RN experience Physical Requirements: Moderate lifting (15-44 lbs); Light carrying (under 15 lbs); Pushing (1 hour); Walking (2-4 hours); Standing (2-4 hours); Kneeling (1 hour); Repeated bending (1 hour); Climbing, legs only (1 hour); Both legs required; Ability to distinguish basic colors; Ability to distinguish shades of colors Environmental Factors: Working closely with others; Protracted or irregular hours of work

Contacts

• Address Roseburg VA Medical Center 913 Northwest Garden Valley Boulevard Roseburg, OR 97471 US
• Name: Morgan Mcgoldrick
• Phone: 509-434-7373
• Email: [email protected]