Registered Nurse (Assistant Nurse Manager Community Living Center)

Summary This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval - award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply. Qualifications 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 an appropriate accrediting agency and accredited by 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 the 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 a 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 than 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 (e.g. 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 needs. Requires an ADN or Diploma in Nursing AND 1 year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I – Level I; 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. Requires an ADN or Diploma in Nursing AND 2 years of professional nursing experience in which one year is equivalent to Nurse I – Level II; OR a BSN and 1 year of professional nursing experience equivalent to the Nurse I – Level II; 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. Requires a BSN with 2 years of professional nursing equivalent to Nurse I – Level III; OR an MSN with one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I – Level III; OR a Master’s degree in a related field with a BSN and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I – Level III; OR a Doctoral degree in Nursing with no professional nursing experience; OR a Doctoral degree in a related field with a BSN and 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. Requires an 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 a related field with a BSN and two years of specialized nursing experience – one of which is equivalent to Nurse II; OR a Doctoral degree in Nursing with one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse II; OR a Doctoral degree in a related field with a BSN and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse II. Foreign education programs/degrees are not creditable as related degrees. Preferred Experience: 3‑5 years of experience in Long Term and Short Term Rehab, 1‑2 years of supervisory experience, BSN Degree or higher. (Reference: Physical Requirements: All applicants must be physically able to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position. A pre‑placement physical examination shall be completed prior to appointment. Duties NOTE: The 2‑page Resume requirement does not apply to this position. This Registered Nurse (Assistant Nurse Manager) position is located in the Community Living Center (CLC) at the Leeds – MA location. This position is full‑time at 40 hours per week (80% clinical, 20% administrative). Duties include but are not limited to: Planning work to be accomplished by subordinates – setting priorities and preparing schedules for completion of work; Assigning work to personnel based on priorities – selective consideration of the difficulty and the requirements of the assignments and the capabilities of subordinates; Giving advice, counsel, or instruction to personnel on work and administrative matters; Hearing and resolving complaints of personnel and referring more serious complaints not resolved to the Nurse Manager. Identifying developmental and training needs of personnel and providing or making provision for such development and training; Facilitating an environment of interdisciplinary collaboration and collegial relationships; Responsible for ensuring compliance with The Joint Commission standards of care – established policies and standards of practice – and ensuring that nursing practice and operations are compliant with all applicable local, VISN, or national standards, policies, statutes and regulations. Additional responsibilities may be shared with or assigned by the Nurse Manager in the areas of performance improvement, 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. Participates on service and medical center committees and task forces to improve nursing practice and patient care. Demonstrates a high level of clinical expertise, leadership, and creative approaches to management of complex care. Applies skills necessary to identify, coordinate, and/or identify discipline‑specific education and training in leadership, professional staff development and emerging needs to all levels of staff. Work Schedule: 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. with rotating weekends/holidays/days off and subject to other tours as needed. Telework: Not Available. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized. EDRP Authorized – Former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply for incentive. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized. 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 401(k) 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 U.S. state or territory. Notifications: This position is in the Excepted Service. Current and former Federal employees must submit copies of their most recent non‑award SF‑50 (Notice of Personnel Action). This position is covered by a special rate; the salary is based on the grade and step approved for the selected candidate. Veterans’ preference does not apply for internal or other current permanent federal agency employees. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards. #J-18808-Ljbffr Direct Jobs