RN - Nurse Manager Primary Care Community Clinic career at Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration in Pocatello

Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration is looking of RN - Nurse Manager Primary Care Community Clinic on Fri, 18 May 2018 11:27:04 GMT. VA Form 10-2850a - Application for Nurses and Nurse Anesthetists can be found at:. Able to provide patient care as outlined by the staff nurse job description...

RN - Nurse Manager Primary Care Community Clinic

Location: Pocatello, Idaho

Description: Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration is looking of RN - Nurse Manager Primary Care Community Clinic right now, this career will be situated in Idaho. For complete informations about this career opportunity please read the description below.

• Clinical documentation as outlined in the staff nurse job description
• Staff Evaluations/Interviewing/Hiring documents
• Staff schedule
• Quality Im provement activities
• Reports as indicated for specific clinics
• Timecards/leave requests
• Documents as required by regulatory bodies
• Staff education records
• Policies/Procedures/Standards of care as required for specific clinics
• Twenty-four hour accountability for quality of care provided in assigned area.
• Able to provide patient care as outlined by the staff nurse job description in the clinic assigned as nurse manager.
• Is proactive in identifying potential crisis situations and responds effectively in emergency/code situations.
• Functions as a consult person to physicians, nursing and other personnel for complex patient care issues.
• Monitors staffing needs and maintains adequate levels to provide safe patient care in coordination with the ACNS and Human Resources.
• Maintains a safe work environment by routinely inspecting the area and requesting engineering/housekeeping assistance as needed.
• Provides timely follow-up on all patient complaints/concerns.
• Communicates and/or mediates effectively with staff and support personnel to solve patient care and staff issues.
• As applicable, monitors use of controlled substances and completes reports as needed.
• Requests supplies and equipment as needed.
• Evaluates provision of care in assigned clinic areas.
• Functions in a leadership role along with the Chief of Primary Care, to provide a consistent, engaged leadership Team for PACT and Primary Care staff.

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: T he 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: Master's degree specializing in Management or Business AND Three (3) years of demonstrated experience in Healthcare management/Supervisory experience AND Five (5) years of prior RN clinical experience

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 year's of nursing practice/experience; OR a Master's degree in nursing or related field with a BSN and approximately 1-2 year's 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 addition al nursing practice/experience required.
• Nurse III - Master's degree in nursing or related field with BSN and approximately 2-3 year's of nursing practice/experience; OR a Doctoral degree.

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: The incumbent must be able to perform all activities of the position without restriction. This position involves considerable standing, walking, stooping, bending, reaching, lifting and turning. It requires repositioning patients and assisting with transferring patients to wheelchairs/stretchers. Mechanical devices when available are required to be used for heavy or difficult to lift patients. The work may involve pushing or lifting weight in excess of 50 pounds and going up and down flights of stairs. The position requires visual and auditory acuity at a level to provide safe and effective nursing care. The positions requires the nurse to work for periods of time with arms above shoulder level or with the neck in a fully flexed or extended position and the ability to physically control or protect him/herself from physically abusive patients.

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To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:

• Resume

VA Form 10-2850a - Application for Nurses and Nurse Anesthetists can be found at: http://www.va.gov/vaforms/search_action.asp?FormNo=2850&tkey=&Action=Search.

The following documents are accepted, and may be required if applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this position. Please use this checklist to ensure you have included all documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), SF-50's, etc.

• Cover Letter
• DD-214
• Other
• Othe r Veterans Document
• Resume
• SF-15
• SF-50
• Transcript

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This career will be opened on: Fri, 18 May 2018 11:27:04 GMT