The Cheyenne VA Health Care System is actively recruiting for a Registered Nurse (Program Manager Supervisor) for the Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program Collaborative Chronic Care Model (BHIP-CCM) based out of Cheyenne, Wyoming. The incumbent assumes responsibility for the coordination of care within the BHIP-CCM program focused on patient education, self-management, and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care.

Duties

Duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following: Nurse I Level I The Nurse 1, Level 1 Program Manager (PM) Registered Nurse (RN) Supervisor executes position responsibilities that demonstrates beginning leadership skills and participates in specific program experiences. Accountable for planning, organizing, directing, and evaluating the program and the staff who support it. Provides a full range of psychological services within his/her designated clinical work assignment. Developing written statements of the program's mission and desired outcomes, for delivering quality services within the limits of program's budget and and allocated FTEE's, and the for direction, adjustment, and use of all program resources. Nurse I Level II The Nurse 1, Level 2 Program Manager (PM) Registered Nurse (RN) Supervisor executes position responsibilities that demonstrate beginning leadership skills and has participated in program exercises. Responsible for leading a facility wide program for all services within the organization that meets the requirements of National Directives. Works with the Program Manager of Mental Health (MH) for BHIP-CCM and ACOS MHSL to provide professional and administrative leadership for a large clinical service and will be assigned to manage, direct, and oversee a tiered program within MHSL. Nurse I Level III The Nurse 1, Level 3 Program Manager (PM) Registered Nurse (RN) Supervisor executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership skills and has participated in leadership experiences with a program. Demonstrates creative approaches to the management of program aspects of complex patient care. Integrates knowledge, skills and abilities, and judgement that is self-directed in goal setting for managing complex situations. Serves as a Registered Nurse Program Supervisor for the Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program-Collaborative Chronic Care Model (BHIP-CCM) within the Mental Health Service Line (MHSL) at CVAHCS. Provides a full range of psychological services within his/her designated clinical work assignment. Nurse II The Nurse II Program Manager (PM) Registered Nurse (RN) Supervisor executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership, experience, and creative approaches to the management of program aspects. Oversee the provision of staff education, orientation, competencies and providing quality improvement consultation related to the program. Ensures the organization's strategic plan, mission, vision, and values are understood by the team and integrated into the program's strategies, goals, objectives, work plans and products, and services. Demonstrates proficiency in leadership based on sound judgement, critical thinking and deliberate planning. Leads discussions with facility leaders regarding program goals and requirements to meet the operational needs of the facility and program. Nurse III The Nurse III Program Manager (PM) Registered Nurse (RN) Supervisor executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership, experience, and creative approaches to the management program aspects. Accountable for planning, organizing, directing, and evaluating the program and the staff who support it. Shares educational findings, experiences, and ideas with peers. Contributes professional nursing perspective in discussions with the interdisciplinary team. Oversee the provision of staff education, orientation, competencies, and providing quality improvement and outcomes utilization consultation related to the program. Provides strategic advice and recommendations, while collectively with the program staff to develop solutions to complex issues and reporting actions to leadership. 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 thru Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Compressed/Flexible: Not Authorized Telework: Hybrid telework may be considered with supervisory review and approval. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 442-59404-A 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/12488015. 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: 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.

Contacts

• Address Cheyenne VA Health Care System 2360 East Pershing Boulevard Cheyenne, WY 82001 US
• Name: Jeremy Hudson
• Email: [email protected]