The Nursing Supervisor is a Registered Nurse (RN) who acts as the on-duty Supervisor/Acting Nurse Executive on off-tours, weekends, and holidays. They function as a direct supervisor of staff in the absence of the assigned manager (Nurse Manager (NM), Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM), MSA Supervisor, etc.) providing oversight for the administration of leave, counseling, and make recommendations for disciplinary action when indicated.

Duties

The Nursing Supervisor is engaged in daily staffing, adverse patient events, and support of the nursing units. They assure staff and patient safety, promotes the provision of quality nursing care, and facilitates a safe Environment of Care (EOC). The Nursing Supervisor assures that there are safe staffing levels, and they have authority to take action to correct staffing deficiencies. Major Duties include but are not limited to: Giving advice, counsel, or instruction to subordinate personnel on work and administrative matters. Hearing and resolving complaints of subordinates and referring more serious complaints not resolved to higher level supervisors. Recommending and/or taking disciplinary action where appropriate. (VA Handbook 5007, Part III, Chapter 8). Nursing Management Activities: Demonstrates an understanding of staffing processes that facilitate the provision of safe, efficient and cost-effective patient care, understands staffing methodology as per facility and nursing service policies and applies Standards of Care and Standards of Practice to develop effective staffing plans through clinically competent staff, relates the nursing model of care to the Mission and Vision of the MVAHCS, gains basic knowledge of DSS labor mapping, recognizes the important role in assuring equipment safety and cleanliness in patient care areas, knows location and utilizes VHA Directives, MVAHCS Medical Center Policies (MCP's) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's). Serves as the Incident Commander (IC) during an emergency occurring outside of business hours. In this role, the nursing supervisor initiates the emergency call back, establishes, organizes, and directs the Medical Center Command Center until relieved. Cross-covers the Bed Coordinator position, develops appropriate bed assignments, uses InterQual criteria to guide patient placements. Completes routine nursing unit and EOC rounds and ensures identified deficiencies are corrected. Assists leadership in maintaining a culture of continuous readiness for all accreditation bodies (Joint Commission, CARF, AWE, OIG, etc.). Participates in nursing service tiered HRO huddles. Anticipates risks and takes action to mitigate risks, knows when to raise concerns to a higher level. Participates in the creation of the integrated organization wide capacity to continuously improve toward the goal of high reliability, predictability, prevention of harm, and standardization of best practices. Manages Unit Time and Leave, is proficient with AcuStaf and VATAS, develops a staffing plan according to their approved Staffing Methodology (SM), approves time and leave according to facility policies and demonstrates good organizational stewardship when approving OT, UT, and CT. Addresses EEO issues, understands Whistleblower rights, understands programs such as mediation, Reasonable Accommodation (RA) and Employee Assistance/EAP. Creates a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect for all. Promotes Shared Decision Making and Professional Governance (PG) tenets. Facilitates protected time for Direct Care Providing (DCP) staff to participate on UBC's, and PG Councils. Work Schedule: Nights, compressed tours may be offered. Telework: ADHOC-May be authorized (Employee who Telework on an occasional, episodic, or short-term, and have completed required telework training and telework agreement). This is not a virtual position. Recruitment Incentives: A recruitment incentive may be authorized for highly qualified applicants. Please contact the HR specialist for specific requirements. This amount may be prorated based on part time status. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized.

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: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) or Masters Degree in Nursing (MSN). 3-5 years of recent nursing experience. Experience in nursing management and/or leadership. 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/12513357. 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: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. Physical Requirements: You will be asked to participate in a pre-employment examination or evaluation as part of the pre-employment process for this position. Questions about physical demands or environmental factors may be addressed at the time of examination.

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/.

Contacts

• Address Minneapolis VA Medical Center One Veterans Drive Minneapolis, MN 55417 US
• Name: Clarissa Baccam
• Phone: 515-699-5693
• Email: [email protected]