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The Nurse Manager for Nursing Education provides primary assistance to the Associate Director for Patient Care Services (ADPCS) and Deputy ADPCS for the planning, organizing, directing, and controlling a comprehensive Nursing Education Program for VA Loma Linda Health Care System (VALLHS). The Nurse Manager reports to the Chief, Organizational Development Service, who reports to the ADPCS.
This job is open to
Clarification from the agency
This position is open to the public however, first priority will be given to Current Permanent VA Loma Linda Employees.
A current SF-50 will be required for consideration.
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The Nurse Manager for Nursing Education possesses a broad-based clinical and education knowledge necessary to effectively apply all aspects of the educational process within a collaborative, interdisciplinary practice setting. The Nurse Manager is responsible for planning, developing, implementing, directing, and evaluating the overall Education/Workforce Development for Nursing Services, and provides oversight of nursing orientation, nursing competencies, continuing education, nursing student clinical rotations/affiliation agreements with academic institutions, nursing student stipend programs, and interdisciplinary BLS and ACLS training. The Nurse Manager develops and maintains effective working relationships with key leaders, VISN staff, VHA headquarters program officials, and academic liaisons. The Nurse Manager is responsible for continuing staff education and competency, clinical education, academic affiliations, patient and family education, distance education, and continuing academic education, RQI, Valor, and RNTTP. The incumbent is accountable for the achievement of performance goals as set by the Medical Center and VISN addressing competency, continuing staff education, patient and family education, and customer satisfaction. The incumbent is responsible for establishing and maintaining liaison activities with health care agencies and educational institutions to share resources and expertise related to technical practice, education, and student placement. The Nurse Manager promotes research-based practice and advocates for improving care delivery through program/outcome evaluation and scientific inquiry. The Nurse Manager promotes education/staff development programs demonstrating a commitment to professional enrichment, merit promotion and quality employment opportunity while actively supporting labor relations/partnership program.
Work Schedule: Monday -Friday (weekends as needed). 7:30am to 4:00pm with workday hours flexible as required for administrative and/or clinical demands.
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
Qualifications
Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.
Basic Requirements:
Preferred Experience:
MSN Preferred
PhD or EdD Preferred
Previous Nurse Manager/Asst Nurse Manager Experience Preferred
A minimum of five (5) years of full-time professional Nursing Education/leadership role, practicing in a variety of nursing settings, for population groups or integrated programs that cross service and/or discipline lines and influence organizational
mission and health care is strongly desired.
Demonstrated success in planning and activating new simulation environments, with demonstrated leadership in formulating new policies/practice protocols and in preparing programs for accrediting body reviews, such as Joint Commission.
Demonstrated success in leading the planning and delivering of nursing/clinical education, to include development of preceptor staff.
Documented experience in assessing and recommending the allocation of human and material resources, in determining staffing levels using NHPPD or other models in areas not yet under NHPPD, managing overtime, and the recruitment and
retention of nursing staff.
Demonstrates experience in the implementation and sustainment of High Reliability Organization practices and principles.
Grade Determinations: The following criteria must be met in determining the grade assignment of candidates, and if appropriate, the level within a grade:
Note regarding MSN degrees: If your MSN was obtained via a Bridge Program that qualifies for professional nursing registration, a BSN is not required.
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:
Heavy lifting (45 lbs. and over); Moderate Carrying (15-44 pounds); Straight Pulling; Pushing; Reaching above Shoulder; Walking; Standing; Repeated bending; Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously; Near vision correctable at 13" to 16" to Jaeger 1 to 4; Hearing aid (permitted); Ability to distinguish basic colors; Ability to distinguish shades of colors; Depth perception; Both eyes required; Both legs required; Use of fingers and both hands required. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications.
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: 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.
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.
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.
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 by a Nurse Professional Standards Board 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 four dimensions of nursing: Practice, Professional Development, Collaboration and Scientific Inquiry. 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 Depa...
The Nurse Manager for Nursing Education provides primary assistance to the Associate Director for Patient Care Services (ADPCS) and Deputy ADPCS for the planning, organizing, directing, and controlling a comprehensive Nursing Education Program for VA Loma Linda Health Care System (VALLHS). The Nurse Manager reports to the Chief, Organizational Development Service, who reports to the ADPCS.
This job is open to
- The public
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Clarification from the agency
This position is open to the public however, first priority will be given to Current Permanent VA Loma Linda Employees.
A current SF-50 will be required for consideration.
Videos
Duties
The Nurse Manager for Nursing Education possesses a broad-based clinical and education knowledge necessary to effectively apply all aspects of the educational process within a collaborative, interdisciplinary practice setting. The Nurse Manager is responsible for planning, developing, implementing, directing, and evaluating the overall Education/Workforce Development for Nursing Services, and provides oversight of nursing orientation, nursing competencies, continuing education, nursing student clinical rotations/affiliation agreements with academic institutions, nursing student stipend programs, and interdisciplinary BLS and ACLS training. The Nurse Manager develops and maintains effective working relationships with key leaders, VISN staff, VHA headquarters program officials, and academic liaisons. The Nurse Manager is responsible for continuing staff education and competency, clinical education, academic affiliations, patient and family education, distance education, and continuing academic education, RQI, Valor, and RNTTP. The incumbent is accountable for the achievement of performance goals as set by the Medical Center and VISN addressing competency, continuing staff education, patient and family education, and customer satisfaction. The incumbent is responsible for establishing and maintaining liaison activities with health care agencies and educational institutions to share resources and expertise related to technical practice, education, and student placement. The Nurse Manager promotes research-based practice and advocates for improving care delivery through program/outcome evaluation and scientific inquiry. The Nurse Manager promotes education/staff development programs demonstrating a commitment to professional enrichment, merit promotion and quality employment opportunity while actively supporting labor relations/partnership program.
Work Schedule: Monday -Friday (weekends as needed). 7:30am to 4:00pm with workday hours flexible as required for administrative and/or clinical demands.
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
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.
- Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
- 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
Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.
Basic Requirements:
- United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
- English Language Proficiency. In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), 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 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). The approving official may authorize a waiver of the requirement for ACEN or CCNE accreditation of any degree in nursing provided the college or university has regional accreditation from an accrediting body recognized by the Department of Education at the time of the candidate's graduation and the composite qualifications of the applicant warrant such consideration. In cases of graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing, possession of current, full, active and unrestricted registration will meet the requirement of graduation from an approved school of professional nursing. OR 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. Students should submit the certificate of professional nursing to sit for the NCLEX to the VA along with a copy of the MSN transcript. (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.
- 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.
Preferred Experience:
MSN Preferred
PhD or EdD Preferred
Previous Nurse Manager/Asst Nurse Manager Experience Preferred
A minimum of five (5) years of full-time professional Nursing Education/leadership role, practicing in a variety of nursing settings, for population groups or integrated programs that cross service and/or discipline lines and influence organizational
mission and health care is strongly desired.
Demonstrated success in planning and activating new simulation environments, with demonstrated leadership in formulating new policies/practice protocols and in preparing programs for accrediting body reviews, such as Joint Commission.
Demonstrated success in leading the planning and delivering of nursing/clinical education, to include development of preceptor staff.
Documented experience in assessing and recommending the allocation of human and material resources, in determining staffing levels using NHPPD or other models in areas not yet under NHPPD, managing overtime, and the recruitment and
retention of nursing staff.
Demonstrates experience in the implementation and sustainment of High Reliability Organization practices and principles.
Grade Determinations: The following criteria must be met in determining the grade assignment of candidates, and if appropriate, the level within a grade:
- Nurse I Level I - An Associate Degree (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing, with no additional nursing practice/experience required.
- Nurse I Level II - An ADN or Diploma in Nursing and approximately 1 year of nursing practice/experience; OR an ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a bachelor's degree in a related field with no additional nursing practice/experience; OR a Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) with no additional nursing practice/experience.
- Nurse I Level III - An ADN or Diploma in Nursing and approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience; OR an ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a Bachelor's degree in a related field and approximately 1-2 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a BSN with approximately 1-2 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a Master's degree in nursing (MSN) or related field with a BSN and no additional nursing practice/experience.
- Nurse II - A BSN with approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience; OR ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a Bachelor's degree in a related field and approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a Master's degree in nursing or related field with a BSN and approximately 1-2 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a Doctoral degree in nursing or meets basic requirements for appointment and has doctoral degree in a related field with no additional nursing practice/experience required.
- Nurse III - Master's degree in nursing or related field with BSN and approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a Doctoral degree and approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience.
Note regarding MSN degrees: If your MSN was obtained via a Bridge Program that qualifies for professional nursing registration, a BSN is not required.
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:
Heavy lifting (45 lbs. and over); Moderate Carrying (15-44 pounds); Straight Pulling; Pushing; Reaching above Shoulder; Walking; Standing; Repeated bending; Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously; Near vision correctable at 13" to 16" to Jaeger 1 to 4; Hearing aid (permitted); Ability to distinguish basic colors; Ability to distinguish shades of colors; Depth perception; Both eyes required; Both legs required; Use of fingers and both hands required. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications.
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: 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.
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.
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 by a Nurse Professional Standards Board 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 four dimensions of nursing: Practice, Professional Development, Collaboration and Scientific Inquiry. 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 Depa...
