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Posted : 17-Jun-23
Location : North Little Rock, Arkansas, Arkansas
Salary : Open
Categories : General Nursing
General Nursing
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The Nurse Manager (NM) is responsible and accountable for nursing operations of Mental Health Service's (MHS's) Mental Health Clinic (MHC) and Mental Health (MH) Community Based Outreach Clinics (CBOCs), ensuring that nursing personnel provide timely nursing care which complies with accepted standards of clinical practice.
The NM also directly supervises the Nursing Personnel in the MHC and CBOCs. Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification / licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.
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. (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 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).
The approving official may authorize a waiver of the requirement for ACEN or CCNE accreditation of any degree in nursing provided the college or university has regional accreditation from an accrediting body recognized by the Department of Education at the time of the candidate's graduation and the composite qualifications of the applicant warrant such consideration.
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 , 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 : Education / Experience : A minimum of a Master of Science in Nursing.
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 , 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 (including depth perception), keen hearing (aide permitted), clear distinctive speech, and manual dexterity in both hands.
This position requires potentially long periods of continued walking (2-4 hours), standing (2-6 hours), stooping, sitting, bending, pulling (1-2 hours), and pushing (1-2 hours). lifting (>
50 pounds), carrying (>
50 pounds). 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 wear protective clothing in isolation situations, operative / invasive procedures, or home settings.
The focus of the Nurse Manager (NM) performance encompasses a combination of clinical, educational, and administrative responsibilities.
The NM demonstrates a high level of clinical expertise, leadership, and creative approaches to the management of complex care.
In addition, applies skills necessary to identify, coordinate, and / or identify discipline-specific education, as well as training in leadership, professional staff development and emerging needs, to all levels of staff.
The NM is responsible for fostering the concepts of Servant Leadership and provides leadership in the day-to-day operations and provides input into strategic planning process in the attainment of organizational goals.
The NM is a nurse supervisor, providing oversight for implementation of nursing processes, Measurement Based Care (MBC) Standards, Evidence-Based practices to perform nursing functions related to coordination of patient care utilizing patient centered practices, and a focus on excellence in nursing care, customer service, staffing, counseling, and disciplinary actions.
Duties included, but are not limited to : The incumbent maintains flexibility with a high degree of interpersonal skills, effective communication, leadership, motivation, and self-direction.
Comprehensive management of patients / families as whole, dynamic, with age specific psychological, social, cultural, spiritual, and existential needs is evidenced through the utilization of the nursing process in assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
The incumbent is responsible for program oversight, monitoring, and administration, of safety and security practices. Actively participates in providing training and education to nursing personnel regarding safety and security practices.
Participates in program planning and development, identifies trends and keeps MHC and MH CBOCs Program Managers informed, and makes recommendations on program policy and procedures based upon work experience.
Maintains familiarity with all applicable performance measures or monitors related to Outpatient Mental Health. The incumbent is responsible for monitoring the delivery of nursing care, programming, and services throughout MHS's MHC and MH CBOCs.
Being involved in the identification of qualified candidates for vacant positions; development of position descriptions and performance standards for all positions within his / her supervisory line;
and rating of performance appraisals and Registered Nurse (RN) proficiencies. Determines goals and objectives that need additional emphasis and plans for long range staffing needs.
The incumbent reviews and approves or disapproves leave requests. They are responsible for furthering the goals of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) by taking positive steps to assure the accomplishment of affirmative action objectives and by adhering to nondiscriminatory employment practices regarding race, color, religion, sex, and affirmative action for the area.
- The incumbent is responsible for planning policies and procedures for nursing personnel; providing data to Decision Support System (DSS) and Staffing Methodology related to staffing and resource allocation;
- monitoring productivity data; providing standards and opportunities for nurses to receive continuing education; supporting nursing personnel in meeting licensure requirements;
reflecting professionalism in interactions with counterparts and participating in workgroups. The incumbent monitors compliance of meeting performance measures and nurse sensitive indicators to effectively shape nursing personnel practices.
Utilize outcome evaluations to improve treatment services and programming and can demonstrate the ability to design system / program changes based on empirical findings.
Expertise in developing and implementing ongoing performance improvement plans is required. Oversees ongoing data gathering regarding services delivered and provide updates and presentations appropriate to stake holders.
The incumbent provides a great deal of consultation and demonstrates possession of advanced practice skills and judgment, with experience in Outpatient Mental Health nursing practices.
The position requires specialized knowledge of the mental health of Veterans who are served in the Outpatient Mental Health Settings.
The incumbent leads the team building process and promotes interaction and problem solving with nursing personnel. The incumbent attends and participates in regular MHS and Nursing leadership meetings, committees, etc.
Completes all mandatory training stipulated by due dates. Work Schedule : M-F 8 : 00am to 4 : 30pm Telework : Ad-hoc only Virtual : This is not a virtual position.
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