Registered Nurse - Nurse Manager - Manager
Company: Department of Veterans Affairs
Location: Baltimore
Posted on: May 9, 2024
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Job Description:
Registered Nurse - Nurse Manager
Summary
The Nurse Manager (NM) is the designated first-line supervisory
authority and is responsible and accountable for the operation of
their assigned units and provides coverage for other NMs as needed.
The NM is responsible and accountable for the direction and
supervision of specific orientation, training, development of
staff, and evaluation of individual staff performance.
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Overview
* Accepting applications
* Open & closing dates
05/03/2024 to 05/13/2024
* Salary
$119,858 - $173,755 per year
* Pay scale & grade
VN 00
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Locations
1 vacancy in the following locations:
* Baltimore, MD
* Perry Point, MD
* Remote job
No
* Telework eligible
Yes-as determined by the agency policy.
* Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this
position.
* Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
* Appointment type
Permanent -
* Work schedule
Full-time -
* Service
Excepted
* Promotion potential
None
* Job family (Series)
0610 Nurse
* Supervisory status
Yes
* Security clearance
Other
* Drug test
Yes
* Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
* Trust determination process
Credentialing
Suitability/Fitness
* Announcement number
CBTF-RS
* Control number
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This job is open to
* Internal to an agency
Current federal employees of this agency.
Clarification from the agency
This position is only open to current employees of VA Maryland
Healthcare System
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Duties
The RN - Nurse Manager maintains knowledge and ensures compliance
with all regulatory and accreditation standards, Directives,
policies, and standard operating procedures (SOP). Provides peers
with informal constructive feedback for improvement. Fosters a safe
and supportive environment conducive to the professional
development of healthcare professionals. Contributes professional
nursing perspective in discussions with the interdisciplinary team.
Partners with others to effect change and produce optimal outcomes.
Supports colleagues through knowledge sharing to provide safe,
quality nursing care. Shares educational findings, experiences, and
ideas with peers. Questions clinical practices for the purpose of
providing evidence-based care. Participates in activities and
strategies to sustain an evidence-based-practice culture.
They function as a role model, educator, practitioner, and
supervisor providing leadership to the team. They enhance care
outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary
team to remove barriers and implement new evidence-based
cutting-edge programs/processes.
The RN - Nurse Manager will provide front line administrative
duties of the float pool and NOD's. This position will provide
supervision to all three locations 24X7 (Perry Point, Loch Raven
and Baltimore). Management skills preferred. Excellent
communication skills, follow through, and advanced computer skills
required. Intuitive decision making skills and thought processes
are beneficial. PI and EBP initiatives and outcome measure are
preferred. Assistance with implementation and/ or supervision of
the CAREVIEW project may be required.
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: Full Time - 7:00am - 3:30pm (Flexible)
Telework: Yes
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
* U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is
not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA
Policy.
* All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a
testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for
illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be
tested will be denied employment with VA.
* Selective Service Registration is required for males born after
12/31/1959.
* You may be required to serve a probationary period.
* Subject to background/security investigation.
* Selected applicants will be required to complete an online
onboarding process.
* Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
* Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a
requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care
Personnel (HCP).
* Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health
Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional
Information" below for details.
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: Grade/Level Scope Education 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: VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II,
Appendix G-6 Nurse Qualification Standard. This can be found in the
local Human Resources Office.
Physical Requirements: This position requires visual acuity, keen
hearing, clear distinctive speech, and manual dexterity. This
position requires potentially long periods of continued walking,
standing, stooping, sitting, bending, pulling, and pushing. This
position required that you are able to lift at least 50 lbs.
Transferring patients and objects may be required. The incumbent
may be exposed to infected patients and contaminated materials and
may be required to don protective clothing in isolation situations
or operative/invasive procedures. The incumbent may occasionally be
exposed to patients who are combative secondary to delirium,
dementia, or psychiatric disorders. The incumbent must be a mature,
flexible, sensible individual capable of working effectively in
stressful situations, able to shift priorities based on patient
needs. Must complete annual Employee Health requirements, such as
annual TB screening or testing, 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: 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:
Additional information
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional
vacancies.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer
competitive status.
This position will cover all 3 VAMHCS campuses:
* Baltimore
* Loch Raven
* Perry Point
VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The
health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not
covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.
Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP)
are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to
such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or
pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only
infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required
to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of
proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will
provide additional information regarding what information or
documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally
required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable
accommodation process.
If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to
submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in
this Job Opportunity Announcement.
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How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the
qualifications above.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY
NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your application,
resume, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be verified.
Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may
affect consideration for employment.
NOTE: Candidate's education, scope, and length of nursing practice
(experience) will be considered in determining the grade and salary
of the applicant selected. The recommended salary may be at any
point in the range listed for this vacancy.
Experience as an RN will be evaluated to determine if the
experience is of an acceptable level of quality with regard to the
following five dimensions of nursing: Practice, Veteran/Patient
Driven Care, Leadership, Professional Development, and
Evidence/Based Practice/Research. Each dimension of practice has
criteria that demonstrate essential core competencies for VHA
Nursing Personnel.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including
volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace
Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional;
philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social).
Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and
skills and can provide valuable training and experience that
translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for
all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment
reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process
to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or
during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge
regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with
making a final selection for a position.
It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that
have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.
Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for
Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment
at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and
coaching and reintegration support for military service
members.
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