Nurse Manager

Summary The Malcom Randall Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Gainesville - FL - is seeking a highly qualified Nurse Manager (NM) for the Medical Intensive Care Unit (ICU). The Nurse Manager is the designated first-line supervisory authority and is responsible and accountable for the 24/7 operation of their assigned units and provides coverage for other NMs as needed. Summary The Malcom Randall Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Gainesville - FL - is seeking a highly qualified Nurse Manager (NM) for the Medical Intensive Care Unit (ICU). The Nurse Manager is the designated first-line supervisory authority and is responsible and accountable for the 24/7 operation of their assigned units and provides coverage for other NMs as needed. 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: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and/or Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Minimum of 4 years critical care experience within the last 8 years (May include all intensive care units - trauma - ER - progressive care unit - IMCU) Certification by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) in Nursing Administration Minimum of two years progressive leadership experience - such as Charge Nurse or Assistant Nurse Manager Experience with program planning - development - and implementation Experience in coordinating the daily flow of patient care and a visionary in interdisciplinary program planning Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit 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 Transferring patients and objects may be required Mechanical inpatient lifts are provided The incumbent may be exposed to infected patients and contaminated materials and may be required to don protective clothing in isolation situations - operative/invasive procedures - or home settings 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 and 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 The incumbent who provides care in home settings or other off-site locations may be required to drive and/or ride in GSA-vehicles. Duties The Nurse Manager is responsible and accountable for the direction and supervision in the Medical (ICU) - including the orientation - training - development of staff - and evaluation of individual staff performance Functions or scope of assigned duties include - but are not limited to: Uses expert clinical judgment in the delivery of care - resulting in a positive impact/improvement at the program and/or service level Guides staff in the implementation of the nursing process and evaluation of patient care outcomes Organizes care delivery in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team in a manner that promotes continuity and accountability for patient care Is innovative and self-directed in developing and implementing complex and sophisticated programs for optimizing patient care and enhanced management of resources Participates in the development of Service Line/Service philosophy - objectives - policies - and procedures Responsible for assuring that philosophy - objectives - and necessary policies and procedures are implemented Implements procedures and monitors compliance by staff members Initiates and implements corrective actions as indicated Manages assigned resources and identifies creative strategies to increase efficiency within area(s) and program Evaluates unit-based staffing needs in terms of quantity and practice level of personnel required Prepares reports and analyzes data to assure resources are efficiently used - while providing quality care in assigned area(s) Takes a leadership role in providing input and participating in the budgetary process at the area(s) and service level Collaborates with other professionals to participate in the recruitment and retention of quality staff Guides and counsels staff with supervisory consultation Addresses performance issues and conduct problems in a timely manner Completes performance appraisals and promotions in a timely manner - allowing for staff participation with the evaluation process Recognizes and rewards positive performance and outcomes Demonstrates positive communication skills and behaviors that promote cooperation and teamwork with internal and external customers Mentors less experienced Nurse Managers - other RNs in expanded roles - and/or students Intervenes with appropriate actions for urgent/emergent care to include (but not limited to): IV insertion - central line care - medication administration - EKG interpretation - pulmonary and cardiac support via medications or devices - assist with bedside procedures - and sedation 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: 0730-1600 with rotation to evenings and nights to meet the needs of the unit and staff Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized #J-18808-Ljbffr