Nurse Manager (Med/Surg)

Duties

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Major Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Responsible and accountable for all nursing process when providing and/or supervising direct patient care
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care based on age-specific components
• Determine the number of available beds within the organization, ensure patients movement occur according to provider orders to include admit, transfer, and discharge
• Responsible for the coordination of care focused on patient transition through the continuum of care, patient and family education, patient self-management after discharge
• Administer medications and procedures per established policies and guidelines
• Influence care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team
• Active participation in unit/program level quality improvement processes and initiatives as well as customer service programs
• Designated first-line supervisory authority, responsibility, and accountability for the 24/7 operations, ensure that subordinate personnel provide timely nursing care which complies with standards of clinical practice
• Plan work for subordinates, set priorities and prepare schedules
• Evaluate the performance, make recommendations for appointments, advancements or reassignments
• Give advice, counsel, or instruction to subordinate personnel on work and administrative matters
• Hear and resolve complaints and refer more serious complaints to higher level supervisors
• Recommend and/or taking disciplinary action where appropriate
• Identify developmental and training needs of subordinates
• Maintain continuous accreditation readiness
• Ensure safe quality of care is being delivered according to hospital policy
• Monitor from compliance regarding hospital policy and document non-compliance to the appropriate nurse manager
• Assess patient safety concerns and take appropriate action
• Address supply/ equipment issues and facility concerns (i.e. telemetry issues or plumbing problems)
• Enhance the patient/family experience through supportive interactions and explanations of hospital policies
• Provide real time service recovery and advocacy
• Ensure that staff make appropriate action during emergency situations ranging from a rapid response to an evacuation
• Primary liaison for Inter-facility transfers for VA to VA in addition to VA to Non VA Acute care medical centers
• Coordinate bed placement, transportation and assess for patient eligibility
• Work in conjunction with the transplant coordinator to ensure timely response to Facilitate transportation, chart review, and nurse to nurse report to receiving facilities during weekends, holidays, and after regular business hours
• Attend committees directly responsible for direct patient care input i.e.: critical care committee, nurse practice committee, Bed Management System (BMS), and Quality and Safety
• Responsible for performance improvement data, customer service/patient satisfaction, patient and employee safety, interview applicants, employee relations, standards of care and practice, the work environment, and accreditation and regulatory standards
• Develop and manage collaborative partnerships with physicians and other clinicians
• Responsible for staffing their units on a continual basis (24/7)
• Ensure staffing meets established nursing hours per patient day requirements, and work with other Nurse Managers to identify and share resources
• Responsible for time scheduling, coach staff, deal with employee conduct and performance issues, complete recurring reports and performance evaluations
• Participate on service and medical center committees and task forces to improve nursing practice and patient care
• Identify educational needs of staff and ensures that these needs are addressed
• Support and facilitate student nurse clinical experiences, as well as orienting new Nurse Managers
• Work in partnership with the union and adheres to EEO principles
• Designate a cross-covering Nurse Manager in their absence to handle administrative and clinical issues, such as staffing coverage, granting leave, and patient and/or staff issues
• Provide nursing education after normal business hours

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.

How You Will Be Evaluated

• Benefits

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• Required Documents

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  To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
  

  • Resume

  
  
  The following documents are accepted, and may be required if applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this position. Please use this checklist to ensure you have included all documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), SF-50's (current/former Federal employees), etc.
  

  • Cover Letter
  • DD-214/ Statement of Service
  • Disability Letter (VA)
  • License
  • Strongly Encourage Submitting VA Form 10-2850a
  • Other (2)
  • Other (3)
  • Performance Appraisal
  • Professional Certification
  • Proof of Marriage Status
  • Resume
  • SF-15
  • SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
  • Transcript

  
  VA Form 10-2850a - Application for Nurses and Nurse Anesthetists can be found at: About VA Form 10-2850A | Veterans Affairs.
  
  Veterans' Preference Note: Preference eligible candidates and other Veterans will be given preference when qualification of candidates are approximately equal for Title 38 positions in VHA. When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire. You must provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and character of service (honorable, general, etc.). If you are currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of impending separation. Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference" with required proof as stated on the form. Documentation is required to award preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit Feds Hire Vets - Veterans - Job Seekers - Veterans' Preference.

  If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

  Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

  Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

• How to Apply

  All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 10/03/2022 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11649158.

  • To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.

  • Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.

  NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
  
  To verify your application is complete, log into your USA JOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USA JOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USA JOBS account or your application will be incomplete.

  Agency contact information

  Maria Cunningham

  Phone

  907-257-6734

  Email

  MARIA.CUNNINGHAM@VA.GOV

  Address

  Cheyenne VA Medical Center
  2360 East Pershing Boulevard
  Cheyenne, WY 82001
  US

  Next steps

  Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.
  
  You may check the status of your application at any time by logging into your USA Jobs account and clicking on Applications. Information regarding your application status can be found in the USAJobs Help Center.
  
  NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.

• Fair and Transparent

  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Financial suitability
  • Selective Service
  • New employee probationary period
  • Signature and false statements
  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

Clarification from the agency

Open to VA employees and all U.S. citizens. First consideration will be given to permanent employees of the Cheyenne VA Medical Center