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

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/12498596. 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. EDUCATION: Note to Applicant: MSN degree preferred Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. 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]