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Registered Nurse - Assistant Nurse Manager - Community Care Network
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Summary
The Community Care Network (CCN) Rehabilitation Program Registered Nurse - Assistant Nurse Manager is responsible for ensuring safe - timely - and coordinated rehabilitation services for Veterans placed in contracted community rehabilitation facilities. Responsible for the outreach and continued facility contracts.
Qualifications
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/12855063
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 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: Master's Degree in Nursing (MSN)
Recent (5 years) experience with stroke - spinal cord injury - traumatic brain injury - cardiovascular events - or major orthopedic surgeries
Clinical experience in community or nursing home setting
Clinical experience in consult management and authorizations
Clinical experience in case management/care coordination
Proficiency in EHR and computer software programs (such as MS Word - Excel - Outlook - Explorer)
strong writing and verbal communication skills
Nursing Certification Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
Physical Requirements: This position may require potentially long periods of continued Moderate lifting of 15-44 pounds - Moderate carrying of 15-44 pounds - Straight pulling for 1 hour - Pushing for 1-3 hours - Reaching above shoulder - Use of fingers - Both hands required - Walking for 4 hours - Standing for 2-7 hours - Kneeling for 2 hours - Repeated bending for 2 hours - Climbing - use of legs and arms - Both legs required - Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously - Near vision correctable at 13" to 16" to Jaeger 1 to 4 - Specific visual requirement of 20/40 DVA
corrected - Both eyes required - Ability to distinguish basic colors - Hearing (aid may be permitted) - Sitting for 8 hours - Simple grasping for 2-4 hours - Fine manipulation (including keyboarding for 4-6 hours) - Twisting for 2 hours - Mental and emotional stability.
Duties
The Registered Nurse - Assistant Nurse Manager is responsible for the Community Care Network (CCN) Rehabilitation Program that provides oversight and case management for veterans undergoing rehabilitation services - with authorizations typically limited to 30 - 60 - or 100 days or less - resulting in a fast-paced environment with continuous admissions and discharges
The Assistant Nurse Manager position is essential to maintaining operational efficiency and clinical oversight
Core responsibilities include processing consults - preparing authorizations - coordinating placements for Veterans - reviewing weekly therapy notes to determine continuation or extensions of care - and conducting investigations for any reported incidents within community facilities
The position also develops and implements local guidelines and workflows to ensure compliance - standardization - and quality of care delivery
The Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) supports the Nurse Manager (NM) with supervisory duties and responsibility and accountability for the 24/7 operation of their designated units
They assist in the management of supplies - resources - and equipment for the area of responsibilities
They provide coverage for other ANMs as needed
The ANM has responsibility and accountability for the direction and supervision of specific orientation - training - development of staff - and provides input into the evaluation of individual staff performance
They function as a role model - educator - practitioner - and supervisor providing leadership to the team
They enhance care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team to remove barriers and implement new evidence-based cutting‑edge programs/processes
The ANM engages in professional organizations to enhance leadership and career growth
They adhere to ethical principles in decision-making - fostering accountability at personal - organizational - and staff levels
They equip staff with tools for culturally competent care and promotes a culture of accountability for high‑quality - cost‑effective outcomes
They cultivate alliances across the care continuum - building trust through active listening - engagement - and emotional intelligence
The ANM contributes to the development of care delivery models and environmental design - ensuring evidence‑based - accessible - affordable - and equitable patient care
Ensures compliance with accreditation and regulatory standards
Aligns nursing/clinical objectives with organizational strategic outcomes - participating in strategy planning and execution
They promote an inclusive workplace valuing diversity to achieve the organizations vision and mission
This position requires nurses to conduct on‑site visits and case management for Veterans residing in our contacted community nursing homes
Travel is also necessary to ensure quality of care and compliance with program standards
This position is 80% clinical and 20% administrative
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 - 7:30am - 4:00pm Telework: Ad‑Hoc (Occasional or Irregular basis) Virtual: This is not a virtual position
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
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Qualifications
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/12855063
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 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: Master's Degree in Nursing (MSN)
Recent (5 years) experience with stroke - spinal cord injury - traumatic brain injury - cardiovascular events - or major orthopedic surgeries
Clinical experience in community or nursing home setting
Clinical experience in consult management and authorizations
Clinical experience in case management/care coordination
Proficiency in EHR and computer software programs (such as MS Word - Excel - Outlook - Explorer)
strong writing and verbal communication skills
Nursing Certification Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
Physical Requirements: This position may require potentially long periods of continued Moderate lifting of 15-44 pounds - Moderate carrying of 15-44 pounds - Straight pulling for 1 hour - Pushing for 1-3 hours - Reaching above shoulder - Use of fingers - Both hands required - Walking for 4 hours - Standing for 2-7 hours - Kneeling for 2 hours - Repeated bending for 2 hours - Climbing - use of legs and arms - Both legs required - Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously - Near vision correctable at 13" to 16" to Jaeger 1 to 4 - Specific visual requirement of 20/40 DVA
corrected - Both eyes required - Ability to distinguish basic colors - Hearing (aid may be permitted) - Sitting for 8 hours - Simple grasping for 2-4 hours - Fine manipulation (including keyboarding for 4-6 hours) - Twisting for 2 hours - Mental and emotional stability.
Duties
The Registered Nurse - Assistant Nurse Manager is responsible for the Community Care Network (CCN) Rehabilitation Program that provides oversight and case management for veterans undergoing rehabilitation services - with authorizations typically limited to 30 - 60 - or 100 days or less - resulting in a fast-paced environment with continuous admissions and discharges
The Assistant Nurse Manager position is essential to maintaining operational efficiency and clinical oversight
Core responsibilities include processing consults - preparing authorizations - coordinating placements for Veterans - reviewing weekly therapy notes to determine continuation or extensions of care - and conducting investigations for any reported incidents within community facilities
The position also develops and implements local guidelines and workflows to ensure compliance - standardization - and quality of care delivery
The Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) supports the Nurse Manager (NM) with supervisory duties and responsibility and accountability for the 24/7 operation of their designated units
They assist in the management of supplies - resources - and equipment for the area of responsibilities
They provide coverage for other ANMs as needed
The ANM has responsibility and accountability for the direction and supervision of specific orientation - training - development of staff - and provides input into the evaluation of individual staff performance
They function as a role model - educator - practitioner - and supervisor providing leadership to the team
They enhance care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team to remove barriers and implement new evidence-based cutting‑edge programs/processes
The ANM engages in professional organizations to enhance leadership and career growth
They adhere to ethical principles in decision-making - fostering accountability at personal - organizational - and staff levels
They equip staff with tools for culturally competent care and promotes a culture of accountability for high‑quality - cost‑effective outcomes
They cultivate alliances across the care continuum - building trust through active listening - engagement - and emotional intelligence
The ANM contributes to the development of care delivery models and environmental design - ensuring evidence‑based - accessible - affordable - and equitable patient care
Ensures compliance with accreditation and regulatory standards
Aligns nursing/clinical objectives with organizational strategic outcomes - participating in strategy planning and execution
They promote an inclusive workplace valuing diversity to achieve the organizations vision and mission
This position requires nurses to conduct on‑site visits and case management for Veterans residing in our contacted community nursing homes
Travel is also necessary to ensure quality of care and compliance with program standards
This position is 80% clinical and 20% administrative
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 - 7:30am - 4:00pm Telework: Ad‑Hoc (Occasional or Irregular basis) Virtual: This is not a virtual position
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
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