Registered Nurse - Nurse Manager (LCHCC)
Location: Cape Coral Florida
Description: Department Of Veterans Affairs is at present looking to employ Registered Nurse - Nurse Manager (LCHCC) right now, this position will be placed in Florida. For complete informations about this position opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 935103 (Please include on all documents)
Our mission: To ful! fill President Lincoln's promise - "To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans.
YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE
VA offers generous paid time off and a variety of predictable and flexible scheduling opportunities. For more information on the Department of Veterans Affairs, go to http://www.vacareers.va.gov/ .
Tour of Duty: Hours may range between 7am - 7pm weekdays and may include Saturdays, as a 40 hour work week.
- A recruitment/relocation incentive may be authorized up to $10,000 with a Service Agreement of 2 years to a highly qualified candidate.
If reassignment, will be at the same Grade and Step based on Fort Myers Locality Pay System. KEY REQUIREMENTS
You must be a US citizen to apply for this job
Currently licensed as a! Registered Nurse
Graduate of an approved school of nursin! g
Current, full and unrestricted driver’s license DUTIES:
The Nurse Manager is a competent, experienced professional nurse manager who holds twenty-four hour accountability for the management of a defined area of organized nursing services within the Lee County VA Healthcare Center and more specifically the Ambulatory Surgery Center. The incumbent is a first level-nursing manager who functions under the direction and guidance of the Chief Nurse for the Southern Clinics in providing clinical and administrative leadership. Incumbent uses the nursing process to achieve the identified goals of the Bay Pines VA Healthcare System. The Nurse Manager directly supervises all nursing personnel in the operating room, post anesthesia care, Ambulatory Surgery and Pre-op teaching. The Nurse Manager is accountable to the Nurse Executive/ Associate Director Patient Care Services. Accountable for writing and adhering to established policies, standards of care, and stan! dards of practice.
Duties:
·
Is
adept and responsible to assume Activation of a new Ambulatory Surgery
Center. This includes, hiring of highly
skilled staff, initiating policies, and procedures, completing equipment
requests securing surgical items, case carts and provider preference cards
ensuring staff are trained and competent.
·
Delegates/assigns
responsibility as appropriate to others.
·
Initiates
problem solving with patients, families, and co-workers also utilizing the
appropriate chain of command, if needed.
·
Focuses
on completion of the nursing process including patient/family education and
discharge planning.
·
Acts
appropriately to ensure optimum use of all resources.
·
Responsible
for implementation of the Vision, Mission and Values of the Bay Pines VA
Healthcare System within defined areas of responsibility.
·
Provides
leadersh! ip in day-to-day operations of the ambulatory surgery unit.
·
! Keeps
staff informed of Bay Pines VAHCS goals through facilitating both vertical and
horizontal communication in a timely manner.
·
Provides
timely information regarding emergencies, unusual occurrences or issues that
impact on nursing practice or operations to the Nurse Executive/Associate
Director Patient Care Services
·
Supervises
Registered Nurses/Licensed Practical Nurses and a member of an
interdisciplinary team consisting of physicians and a variety of other clinical
and administrative staff.
·
Demonstrates
leadership in improving patient care by the effective use of resources,
predicting unit and staff needs and providing education and guidance to staff.
·
Assures
that patient care is delivered within established standards, hospital policies
and procedures.
·
Possesses
qualities of authority, dependability, enthusiasm, self-direction and
motivation as well as conflic! t resolution skills
·
Demonstrates the ability to work well with
others in solving problems
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
The Nurse Manager will be knowledgeable concerning the disciplinary process and will keep Supervisors abreast of such actions. The Nurse Manager is responsible for all issues that affect nursing including:
- standards of practice
- credentialing
- training
- functional statement
- position descriptions
- proficiency reports
- performance appraisals
- policies & procedures
- protocols and competencies
Qualificatio! ns:
a. Basic
Requirements
(1)
Citizenship. Citizen of the United States . (Noncitizens may be appointed when it is not
possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with chapter 3, section A,
paragraph 3g, this part.)
(2)
Graduation from School
of Nursing
(a) Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate State
agency, and accredited by one of the following accrediting bodies at the time
the program was completed by the applicant.
[ NOTE: See exception in subparagraph (b) below for candidates
who are enrolled in a MSN
Bridge Program. ]
1 . The National League for Nursing Accrediting
Commission (NLNAC), an accrediting arm of the National League for Nursing
located at 61 Broadway, 33 rd Floor, New York, New York 10006 or call
(800) 669-1656 extension 153 . The
NLNAC accredits all levels of nursing programs.
Additional information may be obtained from! the NLNAC web site ; or
2 . The Commission on Collegiate Nursing
Education (CCNE), an accrediting arm of the American Association of Colleges of
Nursing (AACN). The CCNE accredits
bachelors and masters degree programs, and is located at One Dupont Circle N.W., Suite 530 , Washington ,
DC 20036
or call (202) 463-6930. Additional
information may be obtained from the CCNE web site .
(b) [The
completion of coursework equivalent to a nursing degree in a MSN Bridge Program
that qualifies for professional nursing registration constitutes the completion
of an approved course of study of professional nursing. In these programs, students are given a
certificate of professional nursing to sit for the NCLEX and should submit this
certification to VA prior to appointment.
Students do not earn a BSN, but receive a MSN degree upon completion of
course work. A copy of the MSN
transcript must be provided to VA. Bridge programs! that confer a masterÂ's degree
also fully meet the education requi! rement, even though a BachelorÂ's Degree is
not awarded.
(c)] In cases of graduates of foreign schools of
professional nursing, possession of current, full, active, and unrestricted
registration (see paragraph 2a(3)) will meet the requirement of graduation from
an approved school of professional nursing.
NOTE: Most
individuals admitted as permanent residents or adjusting to permanent resident
status as registered nurses on or after December 14, 1998 , for the purpose of working
as a registered nurse, must meet the certification requirements in Section 343
of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act (Pub. L.
104-208, September 30, 1996 ). This certification involves a review of the
alienÂ's education, training, license(s), and experience, verification that the
alien possess an acceptable level of competence in written and oral English,
and a requirement that the individual has passed either! the Commission on
Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS) Qualifying Examination or the
National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc. examination, the
NCLEX-RN. For additional information see
Pub. L. 104-208, 63 Federal Register 55007-55012, dated October 14, 1998 , and the CGFNS web site .
(3) Registration
(a) Condition of Employment. A registered nurse (RN) will have a
current, full, active and unrestricted registration as a graduate professional nurse in a State, Territory, or
Commonwealth (i.e., Puerto Rico) of the U.S.
or in the District of Columbia . The appointing official may waive this
registration if the RN is to serve in a country other than the U.S. and the RN has registration in that country
(e.g., Philippines ).
The RN must maintain a current, full,
active and unrestricted registration to continue employment with VA.
(b)
Impaired Registration. An
impaired registration is a ny registratio! n(s) revoked, suspended, denied,
restricted, limited, or issued/pla! ced in a probationary status. A registered nurse who has or ever had any
such impairment to their registration as listed above may be appointed only in
accordance with the provisions of chapter 3, section B, paragraph 15 of this
part.
(4) Physical
Standards. See VA Directive and
Handbook 5019.
(5) English Language
Proficiency. RNs appointed to direct
patient care positions must be proficient in spoken and written English as
required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) and 7407(d).
NURSE I LEVEL 1
EDUCATION
EXPERIENCE
DIMENSION REQUIREMENTS
Associate Degree or Diploma in Nursing
None
[PRACTICE
1. Practice: Uses the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation). Accurately documents care of clients.
2. Ethics: Safeguards client privacy and confidentiality. Provides care in a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner, respec! ting the values and belief of members of all cultures.
3. Resource Utilization: Provides care in a safe and cost-effective manner.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
1. Performance: Participates in appraisal of own performance.
2. Education/Career Development: Seeks opportunities to acquire and develop basic skills.
COLLABORATION
1. Collegiality: Establishes professional relationships with peers. Seeks out colleagues for mutual information exchange.
2. Collaboration: Communicates with clients and other healthcare providers regarding client care.
SCIENTIFIC INQUIRY
1. Quality of Care: Describes the quality improvement process, roles and responsibilities, and identifies quality improvement activities on the unit.
2. Research: Assists in identifying problem areas in nursing practice.]
NOTE: As used in this and subsequent tables, Â"Exp! erienceÂ" refers to total years of successful nursing practice rather t! han experience at current grade level.
(2) Nurse I Level 2
Scope : Demonstrates integration of biopsychosocial concepts, cognitive skills, and technically competent practice in providing care to clients with basic or complex needs.
NURSE I LEVEL 2
EDUCATION
EXPERIENCE
DIMENSION REQUIREMENTS
Associate Degree or Diploma in Nursing
(OR)
Associate Degree or Diploma in Nursing and bachelors degree in a related field
(OR)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Approx. 1 year
None
None
[PRACTICE
1. Practice: Demonstrates competency using the nursing process in providing care for clients. Directs others who provide care.
2. Ethics: Assumes responsibility and accountability for individual nursing judgments and actions. Acts as a client advocate.
3. Resource Utilization: Plans and organizes care based on client needs and provide! r competencies to assure safe, efficient and cost-effective care.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
1. Education/Career Development: Seeks knowledge and skills appropriate to the practice setting to improve performance
2. Performance: Incorporates feedback regarding performance and interpersonal skills to enhance professional development. Participates in the performance evaluations of others.
COLLABORATION
1. Collaboration: Participates effectively on teams to plan and manage client care.
2. Collegiality: Shares knowledge/skills with colleagues/others.
SCIENTIFIC INQUIRY
1. Quality of Care: Uses quality improvement findings to guide and direct own practice.
2. Research: Demonstrates awareness of research application to practice.]
(3) Nurse I Level 3
Scope: Demonstrates proficiency in practice based on conscious and deliberate planning. Self-d! irected in goal setting for managing complex client situations.
NUR! SE I LEVEL 3
EDUCATION
EXPERIENCE
DIMENSION REQUIREMENTS
Associate Degree or Diploma in Nursing
(OR)
Associate Degree or Diploma in Nursing and bachelors degree in a related field.
(OR)
BSN
(OR)
MasterÂ's degree in nursing or related field with a BSN or bachelorÂ's degree in a related field.
[If MSN obtained in a Bridge Program, no BSN required.]
Approximately 2-3 years
Approximately 1-2 years
Approximately 1-2 years
None
[PRACTICE
1. Practice: Demonstrates proficiency using the nursing process in providing care for clients with complex nursing care needs. Guides and directs others who provide care.
2. Ethics: Identifies ethical issues in practice and takes appropriate action.
3. Resource Utilization: Delegates care in a safe, efficient, and cost-effective manner. Assists clients in identifying and securi! ng appropriate services.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
1. Education/Career Development: Implements an ongoing educational plan to support own professional development.
2. Performance: Conducts self-assessment of performance and identifies own learning needs. Assesses performance of others.
COLLABORATION
1. Collaboration: Refers to, consults with, and makes provision for continuity of care with other health care providers.
2. Collegiality: Provides feedback regarding the practice of others to improve client care.
SCIENTIFIC INQUIRY
1. Quality of Care: Participates in established quality improvement studies and/or activities.
2. Research: Uses a body of research to validate and/or change own professional practice.]
NOTE: Employees at Nurse I must successfully advance through each level of the grade before being promoted to Nurse II
(4) Nurs! e II
Scope: Demonstrates leadership in delivering and improv! ing holistic care through collaborative strategies with others.
NURSE II
EDUCATION
EXPERIENCE
DIMENSION REQUIREMENTS
BSN
(OR)
Associate Degree or Diploma in Nursing and bachelors degree in a related field
(OR)
MasterÂ's degree in nursing or related field with BSN or bachelorÂ's degree in a related field.
[If MSN obtained in a Bridge Program, no BSN required.]
(OR)
Doctoral degree in nursing or
meets basic requirements for appointment and has doctoral degree in related field.
Approximately 2-3 years
Approximately 2-3 years
Approximately 1-2 years
None
[PRACTICE
1. Practice: Applies the nursing process to systems or processes at the unit/team/work group level to improve care. Demonstrates leadership by involving others in improving care.
2. Ethics: Supports and enhances client self-determination. Serves as a r! esource for clients and staff in addressing ethical issues.
3. Resource Utilization: Identifies and assesses resource utilization and safety issues, taking appropriate action.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
1. Education/Career Development: Acquires knowledge and skills to maintain expertise in area of practice. Participates in educational activities to improve clinical knowledge and enhance role performance.
2. Performance: Evaluates practice of self and others using professional standards, relevant statutes, and regulations. Takes action to improve performance.
COLLABORATION
1. Collaboration: Uses group process to identify, analyze, and resolve care problems.
2. Collegiality: Educates colleagues and/or students and serves as a preceptor and/or mentor.
SCIENTIFIC INQUIRY
1. Quality of Care: Initiates/participates in quality improvement activities that result ! in approved outcomes.
2. Research: Uses a body of resea! rch to validate and/or change work group practice.]
(5) Nurse III
Scope : Executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership, experience, and creative approaches to management of complex client care.
NURSE III
EDUCATION EXPERIENCE
DIMENSION REQUIREMENTS
MasterÂ's degree in nursing or related field with BSN or bachelorÂ's degree in a related field.
[If MSN obtained in a Bridge Program, no BSN required.]
(OR)
Doctoral degree in nursing or related field
Approximately 2-3 years
Approximately 2-3 years
[PRACTICE
1. Practice: Provides leadership in the application of the nursing process to client care, organizational processes and/or systems, improving outcomes at the program or service level.
2. Ethics: Provides leadership in identifying and addressing ethical issues that impact clients and staff, including initiating and participating in eth! ics consultations.
3. Resource Utilization: Manages program resources (financial, human, material, or informational) to facilitate safe, effective, and efficient care.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
1. Education/Career Development: Implements an educational plan to meet changing program or service needs for self and others. Maintains knowledge of current techniques, trends, and professional issues.
2. Performance: Uses professional standards of care and practice to evaluate programs and/or service activities.
COLLABORATION
1. Collaboration: Uses the group process to identify, analyze, and resolve care problems.
2. Collegiality: Coaches colleagues in team building. Makes sustained contributions to health care by sharing expertise within and/or outside the medical facility
SCIENTIFIC INQUIRY
1. Quality of Care: Initiates interdisciplinary projects to improve or! ganizational performance.
2. Research: Collaborates wit! h others in research activities to improve care.]
APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications (particularly positions with a positive education requirement.) Therefore, applicants must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly. *** 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. ***
Physical
Requirements: Registered Nurses
Functional Requirements
Envir! onmental Factors
Heavy Lifting, 45 pounds and over
Straight pulling 8hrs
Solvents (degreasing agents)
Working with hands in water
Working closely with other
Protracted or irregular hours of work
Pushing 8 hrs
Reaching above shoulder
Use of fingers
Both Hands required
Walking 8 hrs
Standing 8hrs
Kneeling
Repeated bending 8 hrs
Both legs required
Near vision correctable at 13Â" to 16Â"
Far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20
Hearing (aid permitted)
Constant noise
Veterans' Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference on their application or résumé. Applicants claiming 10-point preference must complete an SF 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference. Veterans who are still in the service may be granted 5 points tentative preference on the bas! is of information contained in their applications, but they must produc! e a DD Form 214 or other proof prior to appointment to document entitlement to preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx . HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Your résumé and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.
Your application and resume will be evaluated by the following criteria:
Best
Qualified Criteria:
·
Must
have the ability to assume leadership role in nursing practice as evidenced by
previous practice.
·
Must
be able to organize work, delegate effectively, and to direct and oversee the
work of practical nurses, non-licensed assistive personnel and unit
secretaries.
·
Must
have the ability to recognize organize organizational problems and is able to
intervene appropriately as ev! idenced by previous practice.
·
Must
have the ability to recognize patient care problems and to react appropriately
in patient care emergencies.
·
Must
have the ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing with other
nursing personnel, patents, and physicians.
BENEFITS:
Working for the Department of Veterans Affairs offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. In addition to traditional "dollars and cents" benefits, we offer a range of benefits to help balance work and life. For more information please visit us at http://www.va.gov/jobs/job_benefits/benefits.asp . OTHER INFORMATION:
The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees w! ith selection priority over other candidates for competitive service va! cancies. To be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation and be found well-qualified (have a final rating of 90 or more before any Veterans preference points) for this vacancy. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at http://www.opm.gov/ctap/index.asp .
Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave : Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employees credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave.
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If you were eligible to this position, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Department Of Veterans Affairs.
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