Summary

The ICU Clinical Nurse Manager (CNM) is professional nurse leader and member of the Critical Care Nursing Service management team. The ICU consists of 19 inpatient rooms for medical - cardiac and surgical patients requiring the highest level of critical care. The nursing staff include specially trained RNs - an Assistant Nurse Manager - and a Clinical Care Coordinator.

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.) 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/12701057
• 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: 3-5 yrs ICU experience
• 2-3 yrs supervisory experience with demonstrated progressive leadership and responsibility
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical Requirements: Heavy lifting (45 lbs and over)
• Heavy carrying (45 lbs and over)
• Straight pulling and pushing
• reaching above shoulder
• use of fingers
• both hands required
• walking and standing up to 8 hours
• repeated bending
• Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously
• hearing aid permitted.

Duties

• The ICU Clinical Nurse Manager (CNM) is professional nurse leader and member of the Critical Care Nursing Service management team
• The ICU consists of 19 inpatient rooms for medical - cardiac and surgical patients requiring the highest level of critical care
• The nursing staff include specially trained RNs - an Assistant Nurse Manager - and a Clinical Care Coordinator
• The Clinical Nurse Manager participates in decision making - policy oversight - tactical planning - and operational implementation within the ICU and Critical Care Nursing Service
• Works collaboratively with the Service Chief and Associate Director of Patient Care Services to ensure alignment with policies and practices that promote optimal patient care - Service and agency outcomes
• The ICU CNM is an active participant and leader of the Critical Care Committee and Shared Governance
• The ICU CNM supports the overall SAVAHCS nursing practice management
• The breath and scope of the CNM duties encompass the entire spectrum of clinical - administrative - research and education focus areas within the assigned area of responsibility
• The CNM supervises the nursing assets and functions assigned to the OR
• This includes registered nurses - surgical technicians - nursing assistants - and health technicians
• The CNM is responsible for hiring - orienting - managing - and supporting the assigned staff
• Coordination with other health disciplines - outpatient and inpatient units and services is imperative to manage care
• The CNM provides input to and advises the Service Chief on clinical practice - personnel - budget - equipment and contingency planning and providing appropriate documentation and/or rationale
• Service communication is continuous via electronic - video - face to face and attendance at Service and assigned meetings
• The CNM fosters a climate for evidence-based professional practice collaborating with Medicine - Surgery - Anesthesia - Special Procedures - and the inpatient units - ancillary staff - and Service leadership
• The CNM works collaboratively with nursing staff to provide an empowered - productive - harmonious and expert work environment that optimizes patient care/satisfaction while supporting continuous improvement
• The CNM represents nursing and the Service interests when service on assigned committees - workgroups or at meetings
• Duties Include But Not Limited To: - Managing training and competency assessment for clinic nursing staff in collaboration with Nursing Education - Actively participating in process improvement projects to assist staff to be more efficient and effective
• - Leading LEAN projects - team building exercises - and participating in senior level management and skills development activities
• - Fostering career growth for nursing staff - facilitating organizational stewardship - developing and mentoring future nursing leadership talent
• 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: 07:30Am - 16:00PM - (Weekends - Holidays As Needed) Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized