Nurse (Clinical Analyst)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; New York (NY); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Nurse Total Rewards

Paid time off

Federal benefits

Résumé du poste

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Clinical Analyst Registered Nurse (RN) to perform local data analysis to support nursing evaluation and quality initiatives within the service.

The role emphasizes accountability for analysis, data management, and collaboration with stakeholders to advance the Medical Center's mission and improve patient care.

Qualifications

• English language proficiency is required.
• Proficiency in basic written and spoken English for direct patient care positions.
• Graduate from an accredited nursing program with RN licensure (ACEN/CCNE).
• BSN/ADN with bridge options may qualify for licensure pathways.
• Temporary appointment possible pending licensure; grandfathering provisions apply for current VA employees.

Responsabilités

• Demonstrates professionalism by aligning data management practices with analytic initiatives.
• Collects data and builds charts to enable data-driven decisions.
• Participates in qualitative and quantitative data analysis (interviews, surveys, statistics, site visits).
• Investigates data discrepancies and presents findings to management.
• Develops databases and data management systems for data storage, protection, and analysis.
• Trains staff on software programs and ensures customer service standards.

Connaissances

Data analysis

Quality improvement

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Documentation

Formation

RN license (US)

BSN/ADN nursing degree

Bridge program (MSN/related)

Outils

Relational databases

Data management systems

Databases

Description du poste

Summary

The Clinical Analyst Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing local level analysis of data to support nursing evaluation and quality endeavors and delivers fundamental knowledge characterized by assuming responsibility and accountability for analysis within the service and contributes to the organizational mission.

Summary

The Clinical Analyst Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing local level analysis of data to support nursing evaluation and quality endeavors and delivers fundamental knowledge characterized by assuming responsibility and accountability for analysis within the service and contributes to the organizational mission.

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/13085425
• 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
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Preferred Experience: Experience with quality - clinical data collection and interpretation
• Physical Requirements: See VA Handbook 5019
  

Duties

• The Clinical Analyst will demonstrate professionalism by building - supporting - and creating alignments for data management best practices - analytic initiatives - and innovation through collaboration and stakeholder engagement
• Collects data and develops charts that enable the service to make data driven decisions
• Participates in data analysis projects using qualitative and quantitative research methods such as interviews - statistical analysis - surveys - site visits and observations
• Investigates any data discrepancies in a timely manner and presents findings to management
• Follows established performance metrics and works with other staff members to identify problem areas and potential solutions
• Participates in the development of logical business models and relational databases to programmatically prepare data for analysis
• Participates in the design of algorithms - workflow processes - and layouts for data sets used for modeling - data mining - and research purposes
• Develops databases and/or data management systems that allow for the storage - query - protection - and utilization of data
• Trains staff on the use of software programs.Meets the needs of all customers while supporting the Medical Center and Service missions
• Consistently communicates and treats customers (patients - visitors - volunteers - and all Medical Center staff) in a courteous - tactful - and respectful manner
• Provides the customers with consistent information according to established policies and procedures
• Handles conflict and problems in dealing with the customer constructively and appropriately
• 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: 7:30 a.m.- 4:00 p.m
• Virtual: This is not a virtual position.