Nurse Manager (HBPC)
Company: Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
Location: Grand Junction
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
Summary This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain
open until September 30, 2023, or until position is filled. The
first group of eligible applicants will be reviewed January 9,
2023. Subsequent reviews will be conducted biweekly until position
is filled. Responsibilities VA offers a comprehensive total rewards
package: VA Nurse Total Rewards The Nurse Manager is accountable
for the management, supervision and evaluation of care for patients
enrolled in the Home Based Primary Care (HBPC) programs that are
organizationally aligned, which includes all facility and Community
Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) locations. Supervises different
disciplines within HBPC. Facilitates an atmosphere of interactive
management and development of collegial relationships among
interdisciplinary team members, serving as a link between Geriatric
and Extended Care Service and all healthcare disciplines included
on the HBPC teams. Duties include, but are not limited to the
following: Make patient home visits within 70-mile radius of Grand
Junction VA; must have valid and unrestricted driver's license
Direct the clinical and administrative services offered by the
program to ensure it is in compliance with local and VHA standards
and policies as well as accreditation standards for home care
organizations Responsible for the development and continued
effective functioning of the interdisciplinary health care team
Recognize and utilize the skills, knowledge and contributions of
each team member Collaborate with the Home Based PrimaryCare (HBPC)
Medical Director for daily program management and collaborates with
other HBPC program Managers, Veteran Integrated Service Network
(VISN) leadership and VA Central Office staff on a regular and
ongoing basis Responsible for the interpretation and communication
of VA policies to the HBPC team and the VHA facility Communicate
and interpret non-VA national, state, and local home care policies
and facilitates coordination and communication with non-VA care
providers Responsible for the HBPC team development and
implementation of local HBPC policies and procedures to include
performance improvement, patient safety, utilization review,
emergency preparedness, and staff safety Responsible for the
evaluation of the effectiveness of the program and assuring
effective/efficient resources are maintained Assure the program is
able to optimize cost effectiveness (budget) and patient outcomes
Collaborate with the HBPC Medical Director to manage human
resources for the HBPC Program including selecting qualified staff,
orients and mentors the staff, promotes staff development and
professional growth, and assure a process for ongoing staff
clinical competency Assess the continuing education needs of
program staff and assures appropriate resources to meet those needs
Coordinate student education programs in HBPC Manage and track
program resources to include but not limited to equipment
inventory, GSA and VA owned Vehicles Process, assign and track
referrals for HBPC and ensure timely access to HBPC Collaborate
with the business office and fiscal service to ensure accurate
reporting of HBPC clinical, administrative and workload data
Implementation of the vision, mission, philosophy, and core values
for the organization Responsible to provide assistance,
collaboration and subject matter expertise for a complex group of
services HBPC often works with, such as Home Oxygen Programs, Home
Medical Equipment and contracting services to comply with
regulatory standards Responsible for evaluating program activities
and provide follow up actions required by internal and external
review organizations and or accrediting bodies Participate in the
formulation of overall service/program policies and procedures,
goals, objectives, strategic planning, cost effectiveness, and
quality monitoring 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: 07:00 am - 4:30 pm -
Compressed Schedule Compressed: Available Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position Relocation/Recruitment
Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: This position is
eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student
loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific
individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy
and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment.
Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one
to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment
Services program office after complete review of the EDRP
application. Contact Maria.Romero4@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for
questions/assistance. Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS):
Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required
Requirements Conditions of Employment U.S. Citizenship;
non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to
recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. All
applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing
designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal
drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested
will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration
is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in
written and spoken English. You may be required to serve a
probationary period. Subject to background/security investigation.
Selected applicants will be required to complete an online
onboarding process. Must pass pre-employment physical examination
Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a
requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care
Personnel (HCP). Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019
(COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans
Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional
Information" below for details. Qualifications 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. English Language Proficiency. In accordance with 38
U.S.C. 7402(d), 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 State-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). 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:
Experience in Geriatrics, Primary Care, Home Care and Palliative
Care. Experience and autonomy caring for complex Veteran
populations in their homes. Experience working with an
interdisciplinary team. Experience teaching residents, colleagues,
and nurses preferred. 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 years of
nursing practice/experience; OR a Master's degree in nursing or
related field with a BSN and approximately 1-2 years 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 additional nursing practice/experience required.
Nurse III - Master's degree in nursing or related field with BSN
and approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a
Doctoral degree and approximately 2-3 years of nursing
practice/experience. Note regarding MSN degrees: If your MSN was
obtained via a Bridge Program that qualifies for professional
nursing registration, a BSN is not required. 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: 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. Transferring patients and objects may be required.
Mechanical inpatient lifts are provided. The incumbent may be
exposed to infected patients and contaminated materials and may be
required to don protective clothing in isolation situations,
operative/invasive procedures, or home settings. 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 patient needs. Must complete annual Employee Health
requirements, such as annual TB screening or testing, as a
condition of employment. The incumbent who provides care in home
settings or other off-site locations may be required to drive
and/or ride in GSA-vehicles. Education IMPORTANT: A transcript must
be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of
your qualifications on education. Note: Only education or degrees
recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited
colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to
qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here:
http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign
education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a
Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to
receive credit for that education. For further information, visit:
http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.
Additional Information This job opportunity announcement may be
used to fill additional vacancies. This position is in the Excepted
Service and does not confer competitive status. VA encourages
persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in
VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A
excepted appointment authority. Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01,
VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated
against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law
(i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include
remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If
selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against
COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before
your start date. The agency will provide additional information
regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how
you can request a legally required accommodation from this
requirement using the reasonable accommodation process. If you are
unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in
electronic form, view the following link for information regarding
an Alternate Application.
Keywords: Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Grand Junction , Nurse Manager (HBPC), Executive , Grand Junction, Colorado
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