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This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application. 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 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: Bachelor of Science in Nursing Master degree in Nursing highly preferred 2 Years Ambulatory Care Experience Previous experience as Nurse Manager or Nurse Leader role 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. 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 pounds and over; Straight pulling (6 hours); Pushing (2 hours); Reaching above shoulder; Use of fingers; Both hands required; Walking (6 hours); Standing (2 hours); Repeated bending (6 hours); Both legs required; Ability to distinguish basic colors; Hearing (aid may be permitted); Visual Acuity 20/30 corrected. ["The Primary Care Women's Health Nurse Manager assumes the following major duties and responsibilities: Summary: The Nurse Manager (NM) position is assigned to the American Lake Women's Health Primary Care Clinic. The Primary Care Clinic utilizes a Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) model. The NM is accountable for the management of the nursing clinical area. Functional Duties: The functional duties of the Nurse Manager are dynamic and critical for access to care. Clinical onsite supervision is an essential function during the work week that cannot be substituted. The Nurse Manager practice is characterized by leadership and expertise in managing various issues. Duties include but are not limited to: Ensures a respectful work environment free from discriminatory practices and workplace harassment, including sexual harassment, and behaviors that intimidate or create a hostile work environment. Demonstrates adherence to equal employment opportunity (EEO), diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), and high reliability organization (HRO) principles. Coordinates access to gender specific care such as but not limited to gender affirming care, reproductive services, fertility care, contraceptives, emergency contraceptive, and abortion services as indicated. Monitor clinic quality and performance measures, identify and share opportunities for data improvement, and develop/implement action plans Conducts hiring processes that reflect the VA mission that promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion. Promotes whistleblower protection rights. Managing the patient care environment including budgeting, supplies, equipment and patients Provide direct supervision of nursing personnel in their defined area of responsibility and evaluate performance and competency Personnel management including scheduling, counseling and evaluation of staff Staff orientation, continuing education, personnel development Monitoring and ensuring compliance to TJC and other standards and policies Establishes and communicates workplace priorities and makes assignments accordingly Establishes work unit goals and leads team to goal attainment Manages work place issues with consistency and documents appropriately Promote VAPSHCS Nursing Services Professional Practice Model, shared governance structure and journey to excellence Required annual respirator FIT test as appropriate Coordinate or assist with Covid operations or emergency situations as needed Performs other duties as assigned 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 - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Telework: Adhoc due to COVID 19 and inclement weather. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: May be authorized EDRP Authorized: Contact VISN 20 EDRP Coordinator Stacy Hermann @ V20CompensationTeam@va.gov, for questions/assistance. Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required"]

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