Summary

The VA Portland Healthcare System is hiring a Home Based Primary Care Nurse Manager (NM). The NM is responsible for providing and assigning competent - evidence-based care to patients with oversight of supervisor as appropriate to the setting: The individual will direct the provision of nursing education - orientation - competencies and quality improvement and outcomes utilization.

Qualifications

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.) Preferred Experience: Must have valid driver's license - proof of insurance - and able/willing to drive
• One year of successful clinical experience preferred (e.g
• Home health/HBPC - Med/Surg - ER/ICU/Urgent Care - adult primary care) Experience working in an intensive interdisciplinary team preferred BLS certified Managerial/supervisory experience preferred
• 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/12953176
• Grade/Level Scope Education 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
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical Requirements: Moderate lifting (15-44 lbs)
• Light carrying (under 15 lbs)
• Use of fingers
• Both hands required
• Walking (1 hr)
• Standing (1 hr)
• Repeated bending (1 hr)
• Climbing (legs only 1 hr)
• Both legs required
• Operation of crane - truck - tractor - or motor vehicle
• Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously
• Specific visual requirement: at least 20/40 & 70' peripheral in horizontal meridian each eye
• Both eyes required
• Ability to distinguish basic colors
• Ability to distinguish shades of colors
• Hearing (aid may be permitted)
• Mental and emotional stability required
• Environmental Factors: Outside and inside
• Excessive heat
• Excessive cold
• Dust
• Fumes - smoke - or gases
• Slippery or uneven walking surfaces
• Working around moving objects or vehicles
• Working closely with others
• Working alone
• Animal dander
• Insects.

Duties

• Portland is a port city in the Pacific Northwest and the most populous city in the U.S. state of Oregon
• Situated in the northwestern area of the state at the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia rivers
• Portland is known for having the amenities of a major city (such as an international airport - an efficient public transit system - major league sports teams and many museums and art galleries) and the charms of a small city (such as plentiful arts and crafts fairs - independent bookstores and local traditions like the annual Rose Festival Parade)
• Rain or shine - you can take advantage of the city's proximity to nature by playing in the Willamette River - wandering through lush public parks and gardens - biking the city's 162 miles (261 km) of bike lanes and hiking trails both within city limits and in the nearby Columbia River Gorge
• The Nurse Manager (NM) is the designated first-line supervisory authority and is responsible and accountable for the operation of their assigned units and provides coverage for other NMs as needed
• Duties include - but not limited to: Directs a team of professionals providing home care across an assigned geographic area - providing leadership and creative approaches to the management of a spectrum of patient conditions in the home
• Functions as a clinical expert and is responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process when providing or supervising direct patient care
• Assesses - plans - implements - and evaluates delivery of care based on age specific components
• Assumes responsibility for the coordination of care focused on patient education - self-management - and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care
• Demonstrate sound decision-making and judgment and possess excellent interpersonal skills
• Self-directed and influences care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team and leading innovative process improvement initiatives
• Executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership - experience - and creative approaches to management of complex client care
• Practice includes directing other providers with: (1) Planned work to be accomplished by subordinates - setting priorities and preparing schedules and assignments for the completion of this work - (2) Assigning work to subordinates based on priorities - selective consideration of the difficulty of the requirements of the assignments - and the capabilities of subordinates - (3) Evaluating the performance of subordinates - (4) Making recommendations for appointments - advancements or reassignments of subordinates - (5) Giving advice - counsel - or instruction to subordinate personnel on work and administrative matters - (6) Hearing and resolving complaints of subordinates through discussion with higher level supervisors - (7) Seeking and coordinating disciplinary action when appropriate - (8) participating as an active member of the Nursing Professional Council and quality improvement initiatives - and (9) Identifying developmental and training needs of subordinates and makes provision for such development and training (VA Handbook 5007 - Part III - Chapter 8)
• 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 0730-1600 or 0800-1630 Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized