Registered Nurse (Nurse Manager), Urgent Care

The Incumbent is responsible for providing competent, evidence-based care to assigned patients and oversight of licensed vocational nurses/nursing assistants, as appropriate to the setting. The individual will assist in directing the provision of nursing education, orientation, competencies and providing quality improvement and outcomes utilization consultation.

Major

Duties

Assumes responsibility and accountability for all elements of the nursing process and evidence-based practice when providing and/or supervising direct patient care. Assess, plans, implements, and evaluates care based on age and life stages, state of health, race and culture, values, and previous experiences. Assumes responsibility for the coordination of care focused on patient transition through the continuum of care, patient and family education, patient self management after discharge, and supporting factors that impact customer satisfaction.

Performs customary nursing care for clinically complex patient populations. Triages patients, administers medications, monitors intravenous (IV) fluid therapy, interprets cardiac rhythms, documents all care provided in the Electronic Healthcare Record (EHR) and carries out other procedures per established policies and guidelines. Performs outpatient IV infusion therapy.

Performs point of care (POC) testing at bedside. Influences patient outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team and reporting significant clinical findings in a timely manner. Participates in discharge rounding and provide clinically relevant information to the interdisciplinary team.

Performs discharge instruction to include disease specific information, diet, physical activity, effects of medications, and future appointments/referrals. Assesses the Veterans' ability to learn and evaluates understanding of all education provided during Urgent Care visit and at discharge. Maintains certification in Prevention and Management of Disruptive Behavior(PMDB) Part 1 and Part 2, Moderate/High Risk Workplace.

Maintains knowledge of and active participation in unit/program level quality improvement processes and initiatives, as well as customer service programs. Functions as a systems coordinator; monitors progress and intervenes as necessary to ensure that patient outcomes are achieved within anticipated timeframes. Monitors progress along clinical pathways, analyzes variations and initiates appropriate actions.

Is a role model in the provision of excellent customer service. Completes and documents Nursing Notes in EHR, as applicable, in a timely manner and closes the Encounter Notes for patients not seen by a provider. Notes will be closed by the end of tour of duty daily.

Areas to be addressed include Encounters: reasons for visit-Service Connection; Primary Assignment-Service connected conditions under the diagnosis tab; Procedures, etc. Assists in gathering records from community providers and health care facilities and relays that information to appropriate staff. Completes the Blood Glucose meter quality check daily, or PRN and enters the correct patient information for testing. Answers telephone in a courteous and assistive manner, obtains necessary information, communicates messages and/or refers to the appropriate team member for disposition.

Demonstrates and educates staff on providing excellent customer service. Cultivates an environment of professionalism, excellence and conflict resolution at the clinic and team level. Completes clinic unit rounds daily and as needed to address specific issues.

Reports to ACNS/designee daily any incidents (i.e. med errors, falls, threats, and assaults) and completes incident reports. Maintain copy of nursing schedules and unplanned leave electronically for three years or paper copies for three years from last Joint Commission inspection. Reviews and approves schedules time, providing three weeks of approved leave as required to meet the Master Agreement (the present week and two weeks in advance) Prepares and post or submits in monthly reporting to ACNS by the 5th of each month, according to clinic assignments per ACNS.

Completes information for the Balanced Score Card for their clinic by the5th of the month, includes action plans as required. Communicates with ACNS if unexpected day. 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: Monday-Friday 1:00pm-9:30pm Telework: Not Telework Eligible Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

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/13064519. 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

Nursing Supervisory or Management Experience in the past 2 years Nursing

Education

BSN or MSN preferred Experience with lean projects or process improvement Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred 2-3 years of Registered Nurse experience in the following: ER, Urgent Care, or Critical Care Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.

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. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment…