Registered Nurse - Nurse Manager Wound Ostomy Care Outpatient and Remote Sites - Care Manager
Company: VA North Texas health care
Location: Dallas
Posted on: September 20, 2023
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Job Description:
Registered Nurse - Nurse Manager Wound Ostomy Care Outpatient
and Remote SitesSummary
The Registered Nurse - Nurse Manager Wound Ostomy Care Outpatient
and Remote Sites position is located with the VA North Texas Health
Care System in Dallas, TX. This position is stationed in Dallas,
TX, and requires the use of a vehicle to travel to remote
sites.
* This is an Open Continuous Announcement - see 'Additional
Information' section for important information about this Open
Continuous Announcements.
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Overview
* Accepting applications
* Open & closing dates
08/09/2023 to 01/08/2024
* Salary
$70,377 - $169,820 per year
Salary reflected above represents the two additional steps awarded
for Head Nurse. This applies ONLY while in the Head Nurse/Nurse
Manager position.
* Pay scale & grade
VN 00
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Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
* Dallas, TX
* Remote job
No
* Telework eligible
No
* Travel Required
76% or greater - You may be expected to travel for this
position.
* Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
* Appointment type
Permanent -
* Work schedule
Full-time -
* Service
Excepted
* Promotion potential
None
* Job family (Series)
0610 Nurse
* Supervisory status
No
* Security clearance
Other
* Drug test
Yes
* Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
* Trust determination process
Credentialing
Suitability/Fitness
* Announcement number
CAZM-12083348-23-JMS
* Control number
742359700
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This job is open to
* Internal to an agency
Current federal employees of this agency.
* The public
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the
U.S.
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Duties
The Nurse Manager demonstrates leadership in delivering and
improving holistic care through collaborative strategies with
others, reports to the Chief Nurse of the assigned area, and
demonstrates leadership in the application of the nursing process
to patient care and organizational processes. The focus of the
Nurse Managers performance encompasses a combination of clinical,
educational, and administrative responsibilities. The Nurse
Manager, is responsible and accountable for 24/7 operations of the
unit, provides coverage for other managers, and ensures that
nursing personnel provide timely nursing care which complies with
accepted standards of clinical practice.
Specific duties of the Nurse Manager Wound Ostomy Care Services
include:
* Assumes a leadership role in the implementation of nursing
practices that promote continuous quality improvement and desirable
patient outcomes. Develops standards of care and assists in the
formulation and evaluation of procedures, protocols and policies
related to wound/ostomy patient care for North Texas Health Care
Systems.
* Provides guidance to staff to identify, control or eliminate
etiologic factors for skin breakdown, including selection of
appropriate support surface. Provides follow-up for patients with
ostomies and wound care. Instructs and demonstrates to patient
and/or significant other, correct procedures in Wound/ostomy
management and care.
* Initiates assessments, plans, and provides care to patient with
ostomies, draining wounds, fistulas, pressure ulcers, acute and/or
chronic wounds with orders/referrals from Medical Provider,
Negative Pressure Wound Therapy. Provides comprehensive care and
teaching to patients and their families regarding the evaluation,
selection, and recommendation of supplies and equipment in order to
provide optimal wound and ostomy care.
* Analyzes stock items and recommends appropriate additions and
deletions to assure quality and cost-effectiveness of products used
for ostomy and wound care.
* Manages Wound Clinic operations and program development with
maintenance of records, statistics and submits reports. Assists
staff to maintain current knowledge and competence in the areas of
skin, wound, and ostomy management.
* Provides specialized consultation and collaboration with
physicians, licensed independent practitioners, peers, and others
in the health care organization to develop, implement, and assure
continuity of individualized treatment plans.
* Prescribes appropriate treatment consults such as wound
dressings, ointments, advanced therapies, and specialty
mattresses.
* Monitors and evaluates the prevalence and incidence of pressure
ulcers in the Medical Center and coordinates prevalence and
incidence studies.
* Assesses and identifies the educational needs of all levels of
nursing staff regarding wounds, ostomy and continence.
* Participates in the administration of current, evidence-based
education of staff, monitoring outcomes of education.
* Demonstrates strong customer service skills. Actively works with
staff to maintain compliance with all regulatory standards.
NOTE: Upon assignment to this position, the incumbent's salary will
include two additional steps for assignment to a Head Nurse/Nurse
Manager position ONLY while in the position.
Work Schedule: Full Time, Monday-Friday, 0730-1600, Rotating shifts
may be required to cover remote sites.
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Travel: Nurse Manager for Outpatient and Remotes Sites will require
100% or less travel to other Remote site Clinics. Must be able to
drive.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
Bargaining Unit Status: This position is NOT part of the bargaining
unit.
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
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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.
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.
* Education: Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved
by the appropriate State-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
* 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.
* License: 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:
* A minimum of three years of Wound Care as an RN
* Master's degree in nursing
* Wound Care Certification
* 2 years Previous management experience
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: Moderate lifting, 15-44 pounds; Light
lifting, under 15 pounds; Moderate carrying, 15-44 pounds; Light
carrying, under 15 pounds; Pulling hand over hand (8-12 hours);
Pushing (8-12 hours); Reaching above shoulder; Use of fingers; Both
hands required; Walking (8-12 hours); Standing (8-12 hours);
Kneeling (8-12 hours); Repeated bending (8-12 hours); Climbing,
legs only (8-12 hours); Climbing, use of legs and arms; Both legs
required; Near vision correctable at 13" to 16" to Jaeger 1 to 4;
Far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the
other; Ability to distinguish basic colors; Hearing (aid
permitted).
Education
EDUCATION ACCREDITATION:The Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN),
Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN), or Master of Science
Degree in Nursing (MSN) must be recognized by the appropriate
State-accrediting agency and accredited by either of the following
accrediting agencies 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)
* ACEN/NLNAC or CCNE program or degree accreditation may also be
found under the U.S. Department of Education
NOTES:
* Department of Education: Only education or degrees recognized by
the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges,
universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for
Federal employment. You can verify your education here:
http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.
* Foreign Education: If you are using foreign education to meet
qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign
Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for
that education. For further information, visit:
http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.
* School Name: If your school has changed names, or is no longer in
existence, you must provide this information in your
application.
* No longer on accreditation site: If your school was accredited by
ACEN or CCNE at the time of graduation, but is no longer listed on
the websites, you must provide documentation of accreditation with
your application packet
IMPORTANT - Transcript: A transcript must be submitted with your
application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on
education.
Additional information
* This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT & will remain open until
January 09, 2023, or until all positions are filled. The first
cut-off date is August 24,2023. Eligible applications received
after that date will be referred at regular intervals or as
additional vacancies occur on an as-needed basis until positions
are filled.
Applicants will remain active for 3 months after their initial
application is received and/or updated. After that time, you must
update your application through your USAJobs account if you would
like to be made active again for possible consideration during the
open period.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional
vacancies.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer
competitive status.
VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The
health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not
covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.
Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP)
are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to
such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or
pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only
infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required
to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of
proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will
provide additional information regarding what information or
documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally
required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable
accommodation process.
If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to
submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in
this Job Opportunity Announcement.
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How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the
qualifications above.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY
NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your application,
resume, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be verified.
Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may
affect consideration for employment.
NOTE: Candidate's education, scope, and length of nursing practice
(experience) will be considered by a Nurse Professional Standards
Board in determining the grade and salary of the applicant
selected. The recommended salary may be at any point in the range
listed for this vacancy.
Experience as an RN will be evaluated to determine if the
experience is of an acceptable level of quality with regard to the
following four dimensions of nursing: Practice, Professional
Development, Collaboration and Scientific Inquiry. Each dimension
of practice has criteria that demonstrate essential core
competencies for VHA Nursing Personnel.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including
volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace
Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional;
philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social).
Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and
skills and can provide valuable training and experience that
translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for
all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment
reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process
to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or
during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge
regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with
making a final selection for a position.
It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that
have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.
Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for
Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment
at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and
coaching and reintegration support for military service
members.
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