Employee Occupational Health (EOH) Program, using evidence practices for medical surveillance, preforms pre­placement examinations, fitness for duty examinations and medical clearance physicals for Disaster Response Team members. The position is under the supervision of the Chief of Staff at the Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Center in Spokane, Washington.

Duties

The Veterans Health Administration has become a national leader in developing programs and policies to protect the safety and health of its employees. The program goals are to: Eliminate work-related injury and illness in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Assure appropriate treatment, minimize disability and support return to work. Assure compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration, The Joint Commission, and professional public health practices and standards. Major program elements include: Employee Occupational Health Safe Patient Handling and Mobility Workers' Compensation Employee Health and Well-Being Behavioral Threat Management & Violence Prevention The Employee Occupational Health Mid Level provider will ensure provision of appropriate clinical services to employees who are patients of the EOH Clinic. Responsible for the clinical management of Employee Occupational Health Program; establishes goals for achievement of quality care standards, productivity targets, and efficiency improvement. Assures the policies, practices, and services of the_ service are consistent with the mission and vision of the VHA and Medical Center. Implements, tracks and rep01is to facility management in regard to facility compliance with internal and external regulatory and accreditation standards ( e.g., VHA Directives and guidelines, JC, OSHA, federal and local public health initiatives). The Employee Occupational Health Mid Level provider will: Serve as the Employee Occupational Health Service Licensed Independent Practitioner, seeing patients for administrative exams, mandatory exams, medical surveillance, on the job injuries/illnesses, exposures or other work related health care needs. Consider physical exam findings, laboratory and clinical test results, and position-specific functional requirements and work environment descriptions to determine medical clearance for pre-placement and mandatory exams. Ensure appropriate review of laboratory and test results ordered for patients of Employee Occupational Health, as well-as timely issuance of results letters and patient counseling on exam findings and test results. Ensure Employee Occupational Health Service practices are consistent with VHA Directives, guidelines and medical center numbered memorandums. Provide clinical direction of Employee Occupational Health programs. Provide clinical oversight of all nursing and support staff within Employee Health Service. Oversee clinical and administrative activities of Employee Occupational Health Service programs (Employee Occupational Health Clinic, Employee Wellness Program, Mandatory Exam and Medical Surveillance Program, and the MGV AMC Ergonomics Program). Collaborate with other medical center departments and services on issues related to employee safety. Track and report issues related to employee exposures including blood borne pathogens, on the job illnesses and injuries, health care worker immunization status, Tb screening and medical surveillance, and other employee health and safety issues as directed by facility policy and regulatory guidelines. Track and report facility compliance with guidelines and directives of VHA and regulatory agencies. Assume other duties as assigned. 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, 7:00am-3:30pm Compressed/Flexible: Possible Telework: Available ad-hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Requirements

Qualifications

Advanced Practice Nurse (Nurse Practitioner) Basic Requirements Education: A post-master's certificate or master's or doctoral degree as a Nurse Practitioner. (Applicants pending the completion of educational requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until the education requirements are met.) Must be a 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). NOTE: Foreign Education. Graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing programs, the nurse practitioner degree equivalency must be validated through an Agency recognized degree equivalency evaluation agency, such as the International Consultants of Delaware (ICD). Candidates with equivalent nurse practitioner masters or doctorate level degrees who possess current, full, active, and unrestricted registration and certification will meet the requirement of graduation from an approved school of professional nursing to warrant appointment. License and Certification: License. All APN (NPs) must possess and maintain an active, current, full, and unrestricted APN license to practice as an NP in a State, Territory or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia. Basic Certification. All APN (NPs) must maintain full and current board certification in an area of clinical specialty from one of the following: the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB), or other nationally recognized certifying body in the area in which the Nurse Practitioner is academically prepared. NOTE: Grandfathering Provision - All persons currently employed in VHA in 0610 series and an APN (NP) assignment that are also 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. The following Scope, Education and Experience, and Dimension criteria must be met to qualify for Advanced Practice Nurse (Nurse Practitioner) II: Exception to Licensure for Graduate Nurse Technicians. Candidates who otherwise meet the basic requirements, but do not possess the required licensure and/or certification, may be appointed at the entry step of the Nurse II, as a Graduate Nurse Technician - Nurse Practitioner on a temporary appointment up to any period not-to-exceed one year and a day under the authority of 38 U.S.C. § 405(c)(2)(B). Scope: Demonstrates leadership in delivering and improving holistic care through collaborative strategies with others Education and Experience Requirement: Meets basic education requirement for APN (NP). Nurse II is considered the entry grade level for APN (NPs); no experience is required. Dimension Requirement: APNs (NPs) at level II are expected to meet the following dimension requirements: Clinical Practice. Delivers evidence-based health care, demonstrating proficiency in the ability to manage a patient panel, population, or program. Outcome Focus. Utilizes research and evidence-based practice to evaluate the patient care delivery system within a patient panel or program, presents findings and contributes to changes that enhance the quality and timeliness of veteran/patient care. Leadership. Works effectively as a leader within a team/unit/group and seeks interdisciplinary collaboration as appropriate to enhance patient care. Professional Development. Acquires knowledge and skills to develop expertise in area of practice. Professionalism/Collegiality. Demonstrates effective communication skills and professional behavior, promoting cooperation and teamwork. Participates in interdisciplinary teams and processes that positively impact patient outcomes. The following Scope, Education and Experience, and Dimension criteria must be met to qualify for Advanced Practice Nurse (Nurse Practitioner) III: Scope: Executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership, experience, and creative approaches to management of complex client care. Education and Experience Requirement: Meets basic education requirement for an APN (NP) AND one year of specialized APN (NP) experience equivalent to the Nurse II grade level. Dimension Requirement: APN (Nurse Practitioners) at grade III are expected to meet the following dimension requirements: Clinical Practice. Influences and models the delivery of evidence- based health care, demonstrating expertise in the ability to manage a patient panel, population, or program. Outcome Focus. Leads and implements changes that enhance the quality and timeliness of Veteran/patient care applying research and evidence in the delivery of healthcare for patient populations. Leadership. Initiates and leads interdisciplinary teams informed by structured approaches and processes to improve outcomes that positively impact care for a patient panel, population, or program. Professional Development. Acquires knowledge and skills, then disseminates acquired information within and/or outside the medical facility. Professionalism/Collegiality. Initiates and leads interdisciplinary teams developing systems that positively impact outcomes at the panel, population, or program level. Demonstrates effective communication skills and professional behavior, promoting cooperation and teamwork. Physical Requirements: Light lifting, under 15 pounds; Light carrying, under 15 pounds; Near vision correctable at 13" to 16" to Jaeger 1 to 4; Far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other; Depth perception; Ability to distinguish basic colors; Hearing (aid may be permitted) Environmental Factors: Working closely with others; Working alone

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

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 via their email contact information on the ACEN website to verify.)

Note: In order to grant credit towards an appointment based on foreign nursing education higher than the associate degree level, formal degree equivalency validation from a recognized degree equivalency evaluation agency accepted by VA such as the International Consultants of Delaware (ICD) must be obtained.

Contacts

• Address Mann-Grandstaff Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center 4815 North Assembly Street Spokane, WA 99205 US
• Name: Melody Laughlin
• Phone: 253-583-1173
• Email: [email protected]