The Nurse Manager is a registered professional nurse who exemplifies leadership and assumes this role for the Patient Flow Center within Patient Business Service. Position responsibilities include coordinating admission and discharge activities and are executed in a manner that demonstrates leadership, experience and creative approach to manage complex client care.
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/12752670. Grade/Level Scope Education 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: Experience in leading people and preferred knowledge in patient flow operations, which includes an understanding of admission and discharge activities, utilizing the NUMI program for data input, continued stay reviews, discharge planning, collaborating with diagnostic and ancillary services and leading inter-disciplinary teams. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. Physical Requirements:
General Description of Assigned Duties: The Nurse Manager is a registered professional nurse who demonstrates exemplary leadership and oversees operations within the Patient Flow Center of the Patient Business Service. This role involves coordinating admission and discharge activities with a focus on efficient client care management. The Nurse Manager is entrusted with the responsibility of ensuring smooth patient flow from admission to discharge, anticipating patient needs, and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration to optimize patient care delivery. It directly supervises the RN Discharge Planners, Utilization Management, Wright Patterson Air Force Base Care Coordinator and the Patient Flow Center. In the role of Nurse Manager at the Patient Flow Center within Patient Business Service, the incumbent assumes responsibility for overseeing operations with a focus on efficient client care management. With a background as a registered professional nurse, the Nurse Manager demonstrates exemplary leadership and coordinates admission and discharge activities within the multiple workgroups. This involves ensuring smooth patient flow from admission to discharge while anticipating patient needs and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration. Key responsibilities include facilitating patient care, utilizing the NUMI program for data input, continued stay reviews, and discharge planning, collaborating with diagnostic and ancillary services, and leading interdisciplinary team meetings. Additionally, the Nurse Manager assumes accountability for the patient care delivery system, including assigning and delegating work within the center, and acts as a resource coordinator by communicating discharge plans effectively with the healthcare team. Through these responsibilities, the Nurse Manager plays a crucial role in optimizing patient care delivery and enhancing overall efficiency within the RN Discharge Planners, Utilization Management, Wright Patterson Air Force Base Care Coordinator and the Patient Flow Center. Functions or Scope of Assigned Duties: The Nurse Manager (NM) is the designated first-line supervisory authority and is responsible and accountable for the operation of the the RN Discharge Planners, Utilization Management, Wright Patterson Air Force Base Care Coordinator and the Patient Flow Center. Provides coverage for the RN Nurse Manager of Community Care as needed. The NM is responsible and accountable for the direction and supervision of specific orientation, training, development of staff, and evaluation of individual staff performance. They function as a role model, educator, practitioner, and supervisor providing leadership to the team. They enhance care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team to remove barriers and implement new evidence-based cutting-edge programs/processes. The NM seeks knowledge from professional organizations to enhance leadership and career growth. They adhere to ethical principles in decision-making, fostering accountability at personal, organizational, and staff levels. They equip staff with tools for culturally competent care and promotes a culture of accountability for high-quality, cost-effective outcomes. They cultivate alliances across the care continuum, building trust through active listening, engagement, and emotional intelligence. The NM participates in the development of care delivery models and environmental design, ensuring evidence-based, accessible, affordable, and equitable patient care. Ensures compliance with accreditation and regulatory standards. Aligns nursing/clinical objectives with organizational strategic outcomes, participating in strategy planning and execution. They promote an inclusive workplace valuing diversity to achieve the organizations vision and mission. The NM maintains knowledge and ensures compliance with all regulatory and accreditation standards, Directives, policies, and standard operating procedures (SOP). 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: 08:00 am - 04:30 pm Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized