The Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Program (HPDP) Coordinator serves as the facility content expert in matters relating to health promotion and disease prevention. The HPDP has full responsibility for strategic planning as well as coordination (development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation) of facility HPDP programs and services, including all sites and CBOCs.
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/12699666. 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: MSN preferred; A minimum of 3 years of Nursing Experience preferred. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. Physical Requirements: It is VA policy to ensure that all selected applicants and employed personnel are physically, mentally and emotionally fit to perform the duties of the position to which assigned. A pre-placement physical examination is required for all fulltime, part-time and intermittent employees identified by VA Directive and Handbook 5019. The pre-placement physical examination shall be completed prior to appointment to determine the physical and mental fitness for candidates for appointment in VA. The examination will be concerned with the mental and physical ability of the applicant to satisfactorily perform the duties of the proposed assignment and will include requisite laboratory and other screening as required by Federal regulatory agencies. This position requires visual acuity, keen hearing, clear distinctive speech, and manual dexterity. This position requires potentially long periods of continued walking, standing, stooping, sitting, bending, pulling, and pushing. This position requires that you are able to lift at least 50 lbs. Transferring patients and objects may be required. 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. Must complete annual Employee Health requirements, such as annual Influenza vaccination, TB screening or testing, as a condition of employment.
Advises facility and primary care leadership on clinical and administrative issues related to health promotion and disease prevention, including clinical preventive services. Advocates for policy and program development and resource allocation to support health promotion and disease prevention programs and services for Veterans. Leads the effort to identify health promotion/disease prevention challenges, priorities for improvement, and opportunities for disseminating and sustaining best practices. Serves as primary facility point of contact for national health promotion campaigns and events, ensuring local implementation and participation (includes HealthierUS Veterans). Serves as primary facility point of contact for planned national Health Risk Assessment (HRA) for Veterans. VHA HPDP Directive describes the coordination and development of clinical preventive services guidance for VHA. This position is the primary facility point of contact for dissemination of the VHA Clinical Preventive Services (CPS) Guidance Statements that are described in this Directive and for implementation and evaluation of the services as defined in guidance statements. Responsible for strategic planning, program development and implementation, monitoring and evaluation of health promotion and disease prevention programs and services in the facility. Promotes and utilizes evidence-based guidelines at all stages of program development and implementation. Contributes to systems improvement projects regarding health promotion and disease prevention programs and services. Responsible for effective management of resources allocated by the facility to health promotion and disease prevention programs and services. Develops or coordinates the development of user-friendly tools to assist in successful implementation of health promotion and disease prevention programs and services. Provides leadership in the development or modification of service delivery processes to support the successful implementation of health promotion and disease prevention programs and services. Designs and organizes evidence-based HPDP outreach events including strategies to evaluate outcomes of events. Establishes and maintains lead points of contact at each CBOC to ensure implementation of HPDP programs and services at the CBOC. Occupation-specific duties and responsibilities regarding the delivery of selected HPDP services may be assigned locally as appropriate. Serves as a facility content expert in health promotion and disease prevention, including clinical preventive services. Assists all services and departments in developing, implementing, and evaluating health promotion and disease prevention programs and services. Collaborates with primary care and all clinical and administrative services as needed to ensure that health promotion and disease prevention programs and services are provided to Veterans at the facility. Maintains effective working relationships with other facility staff responsible for related programs and services, including MOVE!, Veterans Health Education, My HealtheVet, and employee wellness. Establishes, maintains, and chairs a facility interdisciplinary Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Committee. Serves as liaison to the Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN), National Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention (NCP), and Veterans Health Administration Central Office (VHACO) program offices in matters related to health promotion and disease prevention. Develops relationships with external stakeholders and agencies (Veterans Service Organizations, community agencies, etc.) to enhance and support health promotion and disease prevention programs and services. Provides leadership in the establishment of local partnerships with external stakeholders and agencies to enhance and support healthy lifestyle behaviors among Veterans. 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 Pay Scale: NF23 Work Schedule: Days/Nights 12 hours with rotation to other shifts as needed to include weekends and holidays. Shift determined at time of hire. Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized