The VA-New York Harbor Health Care System (VA-NYHHCS) is hiring a Registered Nurse Coordinator for the Post Baccalaureate Nurse Residency Program (PBNR). If you're passionate about nursing education and caring for our Nation's Veterans this would be an ideal position for you!

Duties

Primary job duties include, but not limited to: The PBNR Coordinator is accountable for multiple facets of education, training, and professional & organizational development within the larger strategy of promoting a learning culture across the VA-New York Harbor Health Care System (VA-NYHHCS). The PBNR Coordinator will have a solid working knowledge of the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education Standards for accreditation and become expert within 6 months of employment. The PBNR Coordinator has responsibility for leadership, oversite, and coordination of the PBNR Program. This includes: assessment, planning, design, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of the programs and program curricula; development, implementation and coordination of learning resources; monitoring of participant progress; support for faculty/preceptor and staff development; participation in selection and evaluation faculty/preceptors; maintenance if academic program records and the completion of an annual report of the program's accomplishments; collaboration with key stake holders, disciplines and departments, internal and external to the VA-NYHHCS; and preparation of the logistics, documents, resources and staff preparation for CCNE accreditation. The PBNR Coordinator is expected to exhibit leadership in professional nursing by serving on committees, providing mentorship to professional Nurses, student Nurses and Nurse residents and contribute to his/her own self development. This position is composed of an education component, unit specific competencies, and a performance component. Administers the PBNR Program and possesses a solid working knowledge of the requirements of the Program to include attending annual national training, Webinars, Online Trainings and assuring that updates/changes to the program are incorporated into the VANYHHS program and widely communicating program requirements/operations, especially among the Nurse Managers and Preceptors. Maintains constant readiness for accreditation and re-accreditation of the PBNR program to include logistical management of a site visit, preparation and upkeep of a self-study and resources that provide evidence of compliance with CCNE standards and ensuring that VA-NYHHCS Patient Service Community, especially Patient Care Team Coordinators (PCTCs), Nurse Managers and Preceptors are knowledgeable of the requirements and their expected continuous involvement in the program. Maintains professional relationships with colleagues in the Medical Center Education Department, Nurse Educators, Nursing Faculty, Nurse Managers, Affiliate Faculty, and other personnel throughout the organization. Works closely with Nurse Educator colleagues to develop, standardize and administer the PBNR program and is responsible to have a working knowledge of all active programs and the flexibility to travel to all VA-NYHHCS site to deliver education and training to PCTCs, Nurse Managers, Preceptors, Residents and staff, provide advice and assistance anywhere nurses in their first year of professional Nursing have been assigned. Takes responsibility for leadership and staff assistance in the administration and operationalization of programs that include, but are not limited to: New Nurse Orientation, the Preceptor Course and ongoing preceptor development, Competency Program, and administration of Simulation training. Submits list of resident training requirements and costs for next Fiscal Year that will require use of Nursing or Education funds prior to budget request deadline. Manages recruitment process for new PBNR cohort starting in early spring to include fliers to Academic Affiliates, updating the internet site, collection of application packets, setting up interviews and managing the selection, hiring and onboarding process. 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: 7:30am-4:00pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position 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: 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. 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. EDUCATION: Note to Applicant: MSN degree preferred Graduate from a professional school of nursing accredited by one of the following at the point of graduation is required: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN); or Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education(CCNE) OR a graduate of a foreign school of professional nursing. 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 ACEN or CCNE Accreditation - Candidates meeting the basic education requirement of graduation from an ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program must be considered before consideration of a deviation to the basic accreditation requirement Nursing Bridge Program (must be appropriately accredited): A masters-level nursing accelerated nursing education program: 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. A copy of the MSN transcript must be provided to VA. Bridge programs that confer a master's degree also fully meet the education requirement, even though a Bachelor's Degree is not awarded. Foreign Nursing Education Graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing who, possess a current, full, active and unrestricted registration, will meet the education requirement of graduation from an approved school of professional nursing to warrant appointment as a Nurse who has completed an associate degree/entry level Nursing education program Credit for foreign nursing education higher than the associate degree/entry level requires a formal degree equivalency validation from a recognized degree equivalency evaluation agency accepted by VA such as the International Consultants of Delaware (ICD) 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 - An Associate Degree (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing, with no additional nursing experience required. Nurse I Level II - An ADN or Diploma in Nursing and 1 year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to aa Nurse 1, Level 1; OR a Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) with no additional nursing experience. Nurse I Level III - An ADN or Diploma in Nursing and 2 yeas of professional nursing practice, one of which is a year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse 1, Level 2; OR a BSN with 1 year of professional nursing experience equivalent to Nurse 1, Level 2; OR a Master's degree in nursing (MSN) and no professional nursing experience; OR a Master's degree in a related filed with a Bachelors degree in nursing with no professional nursing experience. Nurse II - A BSN with 2 years of professional nursing experience, one of which is a year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse 1, Level 3; OR a Master's degree in nursing with 1 year of nursing experience equivalent to a Nurse 1, Level 3; OR a Master's degree in a related field with a BSN and 1 year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse 1, Level 3. OR Doctorate degree in nursing and no professional nursing experience OR a Doctorate degree in a related field with a MSN or BSN and no professional experience. Nurse III - Master's degree in nursing and 2 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 BSN 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 Doctorate degree in Nursing and 1 year of specialized care which is equivalent to a Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III; OR Doctorate degree in a related field with a MSN or BSN and 1 Year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to a Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III. Note regarding MSN degrees: If your MSN was obtained via a Bridge Program that qualifies for professional nursing registration, a BSN is not required. 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: The position requires the incumbent to have visual acuity, keen hearing, clear distinctive speech, and manual dexterity. The incumbent must be mature, flexible, and sensible, capable of working effectively in stressful situations and able to shift priorities based on patient needs. This position requires limited periods of standing, stooping, bending, pulling, pushing, walking, and be able to lift up to 35 pounds. Transferring patients and objects may be required. This position also requires sitting for long periods typing on computer keyboard, looking at computer monitor, and using the telephone. The incumbent maybe exposed to infected patients and contaminated materials requiring the incumbent to don protective clothing and equipment in isolation situations or during invasive patient procedures. The incumbent may be exposed to patients who are combative or aggressive related to neurologic or psychiatric disorders. The incumbent must meet the required screening/testing and be medically cleared by Employee Occupational Health as a condition of employment.

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/off ices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Contacts

• Address VA NY Harbor Healthcare System 423 East 23rd Street New York, NY 10010 US
• Name: Katie Calandra
• Phone: 680-356-3681
• Email: [email protected]