Summary
The Community Living Center (CLC) Nurse Manager functions as a clinical expert and is responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process when providing or supervising direct patient care. The NM assesses - plans - implements - and evaluates delivery of care based on age specific components - and assumes responsibility for the coordination of care focused on patient education - self-management - and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care.
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: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12745577
- 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: Two or more years of Community Living Center (CLC) experience
- Two or more years of managerial experience including Progressive Leadership and Assistant Nurse Manager experience
- Salary for this position ranges dependent upon applicant qualifications Grade 1 - Levels 1-3: $150 -806-$209 -618 annually Grade 2: $177 -942-$225 -700 annually Grade 3: $193 -957-$225 -700 annually Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
- Physical Requirements: This position requires visual acuity - keen hearing - clear distinctive speech - and manual dexterity
- The position requires potentially - long periods of combined walking - standing - stooping - sitting - bending - pulling - and pushing
- The incumbent must be a mature - flexible - sensible individual capable or working effectively in stressful situation - able to shift priorities based on needs of the organization
- The incumbent may be required to travel occasionally
- This position potentially requires flexibility in schedule and assignments
- Telework is position dependent and appropriate approvals are required
- telework is not guaranteed and incumbent must comply with all regulations relevant to telework agreements - policies - and processes
- If a position requires driving - incumbent is required to maintain compliance with all relevant policies and processes.
Duties
- The NM directly supervises assigned nursing personnel in the Community Living Center - a 120-bed service line providing long term care - skilled care - rehabilitation - and hospice services
- The NM is accountable for adhering to established policies - standards of care and standards of practice
- Duties and responsibilities include: Oversees daily administrative and clinical operations of the assigned unit
- Formulates and implements policies and procedures
- Keeps updated on CMS Long-Term Care trends - developments - and regulations
- Ensures continuous accreditation readiness
- Monitors quality metrics and drives performance improvement activities - including SAIL and CLC
- Participates in committees and task forces to enhance nursing practice and patient care
- Ensures customer service - patient satisfaction - employee safety - and a healthy work environment
- Maintains 24/7 staffing levels and meets nursing hours per patient day requirements
- Promotes education - professional growth - mentorship - and clear role expectations
- Supports student nurse clinical experiences and orients new Nurse Managers
- Assigns a Nurse Manager for administrative coverage in their absence
- Encourages participation in shared governance and facility councils
- Evaluates nursing care standards and clinical practices in line with ICARE values
- Implements and evaluates initiatives for improved patient care delivery
- Ensures compliance in documentation
- Engages in team conferences - daily discharge huddles - interdisciplinary meetings - in-services - staff meetings - and shared governance councils
- Monitors compliance with Medical Center and Nursing policies - and accreditation standards
- Analyzes data to inform programmatic - staffing - and patient care decisions
- Collaborates proactively with labor partners and adheres to EEO principles
- 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: 7:30am-4:00pm - 3:30pm-12:00am - 11:30pm-8:00am varies on department needs Virtual: This is not a virtual position
- Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized