Registered Nurse (PBRNR Program Director)

The Durham VA Medical Center has one (1) vacancy for a Registered Nurse Post-Baccalaureate Registered Nurse Residency (PBRNR) Program Director position.

Qualifications:

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. 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 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 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: Very strong organizational skills, attention to detail, dependability. Effective analytical skills. Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks simultaneously, determine priorities and adhere to timelines. Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with others. Ability to handle highly sensitive and confidential information. Strong writing skills. Excellent interpersonal skills. Working knowledge of computerized software programs to include Microsoft Word, Adobe, Publisher, Excel, and PowerPoint.

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: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019. 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.

Responsibilities:

The Post-Baccalaureate Registered Nurse Residency (PBRNR) Program Director responsible for the implementation, sustainment, and outcomes for the new PBRNR Program at the Durham VA. The goal is to provide a structured learning environment that facilitates new graduate transition from novice to competent Registered Nurses (RN). They will provide safe quality care, develop effective decision-making skills related to clinical judgment and performance, develop strategies to incorporate research-based and other evidence into practice, develop clinical leadership skills at the point of patient care, and to formulate an individual career plan for new nurses that promotes a life-long commitment to professional nursing.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic oversight and coordination for all nursing trainees, clinical rotation, and the PB-RNR residents including:
• Coordination of meetings with the leadership team, work groups and advisory panels.
• Collaborates with the DEO, Residency Program directors, academic faculty, clinical faculty nursing education office and academic partner on matters related to the PB- RNR program and clinical rotations.
• Communicate with external stakeholders: Office of Academic Affiliations (OAA), the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), and the academic nursing affiliates.
• Travel to local schools of nursing for recruitment initiatives, provide clinical orientation for faculty and students for HPT/WOC, and assist with onboarding trainees.
• Attend and document all residency related meeting minutes (Steering and Advisory Committees, etc.)
• Assist with scheduling and coordination of activities with recruitment, interview process, onboarding, orientation, and graduation of the PB-RNR residents.
• Coordinate activities with CCNE accreditation, local schools of nursing, and resident didactics, including simulation, virtual reality, or similar.
• Assist with data collection for all nursing residencies and training programs, development of policies as it relates to nursing training, and design information on VA related training programs.

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: 0700 - 1600 Monday through Friday
Telework: Not available.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized.
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized.
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required