The RN Nurse Manager of the Primary Care Clinics will support our primary care clinics in an outpatient setting. Provides oversight of all primary care and nursing clinics as they are developed and implemented.

Duties

Duties include, but are not limited to : The Nurse Manager of Gainesville Primary Care is responsible for providing the overall direction and leadership of the Primary Care clinics. The clinics prepare Veterans for the Provider and Nursing visits. Use collaborative strategies with other disciplines to ensure safe and efficient processes and procedures occur in the primary care clinics. Accountable for managing and supervising all nursing personnel and assigned support staff. Use critical thinking skills to analyze available resources and identifies risk areas, including budgeting, staffing, supplies, equipment, RME, Telehealth, and data, to achieve maximum productivity, efficiency, and positive outcomes/results for all nursing procedures and clinics. Keep abreast of research and evidence-based practice changes related to nursing procedures and clinics. The incumbent is responsible for the proactive and professional leadership of the nursing and primary care clinics, resulting in outstanding Veteran satisfaction and clinical outcomes. Acts as a Role Model and Mentor for all levels of nursing staff at Gainesville Primary Care. Plan, organize, direct, and control clinic operations relating to Nursing Practice at Gainesville Primary Care. Work collaboratively with NFSG VA Outpatient Clinic Leadership groups in planning and implementing practices to improve operations and care for Veterans. Manages and completes staff schedule and VATAS timekeeping. Monitor appropriate use of supplies. Create and maintain updates on policies. Complete annual proficiencies and performance appraisals on assigned nursing staff. Ensure Gainesville Primary Care meets or exceeds Joint Commission requirements and standards for the outpatient clinic setting. Recommend and communicate current/updated infection control, RME, Joint Commission standards, and evidence-based practice with the Assistant Nurse Manager, Clinical Nurse Educator, and assigned nursing staff. Proactively plan and collaborate with multiple disciplines assigned within the North Florida/South Georgia VA system. 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 - Friday 7:00 am - 3:30pm or 7:30 am - 4:00 pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): 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. 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/12587959 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. Preferred Experience: Selection Criteria for Best Qualified for Gainesville Primary Care Clinic Nurse Manger Position: Basic Life Support (BLS) required; Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). Masters in Nursing or related field. Previous ambulatory care and/or community-based experience. Minimum of two years of current RN experience in the outpatient ambulatory care setting. Minimum five years varied medical/surgical clinical experience as an RN with above average clinical and health assessment skills. Minimum of 5 years of successful nursing practice with at least 3 years of recent progressive clinical leadership responsibilities. Certification in area of specialty by nationally recognized nursing association. Excellent knowledge of RME practices relating to ambulatory care areas. Excellent skills in interpersonal relations with the health care team and general public; strong patient/family advocate. Documentation of successful program development and/or strategic planning. Documentation of successful experience in working with an interdisciplinary health care team to achieve short and long-term goals and objectives. Demonstrated ability to provide leadership and expected outcomes related to the Joint Commission Standards of Care. Demonstrated excellent interdisciplinary skills, writing skills, team building, and ability to work with diverse groups of people. Important individual characteristics: Creativity, flexibility, strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize and multi-task, ability to work in fast-paced environment. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. Physical Requirements: Physical requirements include visual acuity, keen hearing, clear distinctive speech, and manual dexterity. May involve potentially long periods of lifting, carrying, pulling, pushing, reaching above shoulder, walking, standing, sitting, kneeling, and repeated bending.

Contacts

• Address Malcom Randall Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center 1601 Southwest Archer Road Gainesville, FL 32608 US
• Name: Marque Jenkins
• Phone: 214-857-2973
• Email: [email protected]