Registered Nurse (VISN 7 Geriatrics and Extended Care Lead)
It is expected that the VISN 7 GEC Leader will serve as a resource for the VA medical center's in VISN 7 to provide high quality services to the growing numbers of aging Veterans within the Southeastern United States. The incumbent serves as a full member of the Network governing body participating in discussions, decisions, and policy making. Managerial responsibilities include development of strategic plans and forecasting the requirements necessary for long range planning and model development specific to Geriatrics and Extended Care Programs/Services. The incumbent is also responsible for team building, budget and fiscal management, human resource management, public relations, continuous quality improvement, customer service, research and education, and organizational stewardship. The incumbent exercises initiative, considerable judgment, and independence of actions in accomplishing responsibilities. Within VISN 7, the incumbent is responsible for a continuum of Geriatric and Extended Care Services to include:
Facility Based Programs:
Community Living Centers Hospice and Palliative Care Programs State Veterans Home Program Home & Community Based Programs:
Adult Day Health Care (ADHC) Home-Based Primary Care (HBPC) Homemaker/Home Health Aid (H/HHA) Community Residential Care (CRC) Medical Foster Home (MFH) Purchased Skilled Home Care Home Hospice and Palliative Care Programs Veteran Directed Care Programs VA's Choose Home Initiative Work Schedule:
Monday-Friday; 8:
00 A.M.- 4:
30 P.M. Subject to change based upon the needs of the service. Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required Telework:
Authorized Relocation Incentive MAY be authorized for highly qualified Registered Nursing candidates. PCS is Authorized for highly qualified applicants This position may be filled with a Physician, Registered Nurse or Social Worker. Please apply to appropriate vacancy announcement number as listed below. CAZD-10611598-JH-20- Social Worker CAZD-10611604-20-JH- Registered Nurse CAZD-10598741-20-JH- Physician To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 10/31/2019. 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. Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate State-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). 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:
Facility-level GEC service management or related experience of 2 more years; Extensive record of leadership as a clinician and administrator; Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills; Exceptional operational and financial management skills; Proven ability to promote innovation and inspire organizational excellence. Grade Determinations:
The following criteria must be met in determining the grade assignment of candidates, and if appropriate, the level within a grade:
Nurse IV - Master's degree in nursing or related field with BSN and approximately 4-5 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a Doctoral degree in nursing or related field and appropriate basic or advanced certification desired, and approximately 3-4 years of nursing practice/experience. Nurse V - Master's degree in nursing or related field with BSN (or a Bachelor's degree in a related field) and approximately 5-6 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a Doctoral degree (preferred) in nursing or related field and appropriate basic or advanced certification desired, and approximately 4-5 years of nursing practice/experience. 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, manual dexterity and clear, distinctive speech. This position requires potentially long periods of continued walking, standing, stooping, sitting, and bending. 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 organizational needs.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Facility Based Programs:
Community Living Centers Hospice and Palliative Care Programs State Veterans Home Program Home & Community Based Programs:
Adult Day Health Care (ADHC) Home-Based Primary Care (HBPC) Homemaker/Home Health Aid (H/HHA) Community Residential Care (CRC) Medical Foster Home (MFH) Purchased Skilled Home Care Home Hospice and Palliative Care Programs Veteran Directed Care Programs VA's Choose Home Initiative Work Schedule:
Monday-Friday; 8:
00 A.M.- 4:
30 P.M. Subject to change based upon the needs of the service. Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required Telework:
Authorized Relocation Incentive MAY be authorized for highly qualified Registered Nursing candidates. PCS is Authorized for highly qualified applicants This position may be filled with a Physician, Registered Nurse or Social Worker. Please apply to appropriate vacancy announcement number as listed below. CAZD-10611598-JH-20- Social Worker CAZD-10611604-20-JH- Registered Nurse CAZD-10598741-20-JH- Physician To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 10/31/2019. 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. Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate State-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). 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:
Facility-level GEC service management or related experience of 2 more years; Extensive record of leadership as a clinician and administrator; Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills; Exceptional operational and financial management skills; Proven ability to promote innovation and inspire organizational excellence. Grade Determinations:
The following criteria must be met in determining the grade assignment of candidates, and if appropriate, the level within a grade:
Nurse IV - Master's degree in nursing or related field with BSN and approximately 4-5 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a Doctoral degree in nursing or related field and appropriate basic or advanced certification desired, and approximately 3-4 years of nursing practice/experience. Nurse V - Master's degree in nursing or related field with BSN (or a Bachelor's degree in a related field) and approximately 5-6 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a Doctoral degree (preferred) in nursing or related field and appropriate basic or advanced certification desired, and approximately 4-5 years of nursing practice/experience. 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, manual dexterity and clear, distinctive speech. This position requires potentially long periods of continued walking, standing, stooping, sitting, and bending. 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 organizational needs.
- Department:
0610 Nurse - Salary Range:
$107,045 to $142,366 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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