Nurse Manager Cardiac Cath

Summary Long Beach VA Health Care System is looking for a Nurse Manager to join the Outpatient Medicine Department. The Nurse Manager (NM) is the first-line supervisory authority & is responsible for the 24/7 management of an organized nursing service & provides coverage for other NM as needed. The NM is responsible for the direction & supervision of specific orientation - training - development of staff - & evaluation of individual staff performance. 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 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: Three years of Cath Lab and Electrophysiology (EP) experience Three years of managerial experience in Cardiology Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit Physical Requirements: Heavy lifting (45 lbs and over) Heavy carrying (45 lbs and over) Straight pulling and pushing reaching above shoulder use of fingers both hands required walking and standing up to 8 hours repeated bending Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously hearing aid permitted. Duties Duties include but not limited to:Designated first-line supervisory authority - responsibility - and accountability for the 24/7 operations of their units - ensuring that subordinate personnel provide timely nursing care which complies with generally accepted standards of clinical practice This includes the authority to accept - amend - or reject the work of subordinates Has continuing responsibility for all the following functions: (1) Planning work to be accomplished by subordinates - setting priorities and preparing schedules for completion of work (2) Assigning work to subordinates based on priorities - selective consideration of the difficulty and the requirements of the assignments - and the capabilities of subordinates (3) Evaluating the performance of subordinates (4) Making recommendations for appointments - advancements or reassignments of subordinates (5) Giving advice - counsel - or instruction to subordinatepersonnel on work and administrative matters (6) Hearing and resolving complaints of subordinates and referring more serious complaints not resolved to higher level supervisors (7) Recommending and/or taking disciplinary action where appropriate and (8) Identifying developmental and training needs of subordinates and providing or making provision for such development and training (VA Handbook 5007 - Part III - Chapter 8) Responsible for maintaining continuous accreditation readiness of his/her units Responsible for performance improvement data - customer service/patient satisfaction - patient and employee safety - interviewing applicants - employee relations - standards of care and practice - the work environment - and accreditation and regulatory standards Actively develops and manages collaborative partnerships with physicians and other clinicians Responsible for staffing their units on a continual basis (24/7) - ensures staffing meets established nursing hours per patient day requirements - and works with other Nurse Managers to identify and share resources Responsible for time scheduling of the unit - coaches staff - deals with employee conduct and performance issues - completes recurring reports and performance evaluations in a timely manner Participates on service and medical center committees and task forces to improve nursing practice and patient care Identifies educational needs of staff and ensures that these needs are addressed Has an integral role in supporting and facilitating student nurse clinical experiences - as well as orienting new Nurse Managers Works in partnership with the unionand adheres to EEO principles Will designate a cross-covering Nurse Manager in his/her absence to handle administrative and clinical issues - such as staffing coverage - granting leave - and patient and/or staff issues 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 thru Friday 07:30am to 4:00pm Telework: Not AvailableVirtual: This is not a virtual position Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized #J-18808-Ljbffr