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This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application. Learn more 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. 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). 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. 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 year's of nursing practice/experience; OR a Master's degree in nursing or related field with a BSN and approximately 1-2 year's 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 year's of nursing practice/experience; OR a Doctoral degree and approximately 2-3 year's of nursing practice/experience. 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. Preferred Experience: Nursing Leadership; Quality Improvement and/or Project Management experience preferred Physical Requirements: Position requires physical and mental capability to practice nursing in designated clinical setting providing direct patient care. Requires: Heavy lifting 45 lbs and over., carrying, 1 hour, pushing (4 hours), reaching over shoulder, both hands required, walking (4 hours), standing (4 hours), kneeling, repeated bending, both legs required, ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously, ability to distinguish shades of colors. Use of patient care equipment designated for Safe Patient Handling required. Must be able to sit and stand at intervals utilizing the computer to review and document into the electronic medical record. Direct patient contact may include exposure to infected patients and contaminated materials requiring ability to don protective clothing in isolation or other procedures. May be exposed to patients who are combative secondary to delirium, dementia or psychiatric disorders. Must be mature, flexible, sensible individual capable of working with others, must be effective in stressful situations, and be able to shift priorities based on patient and learner needs. This is an Open Continuous Announcement. Resumes/Questionnaires received in USA Staffing in response to this announcement will be maintained in the USA Staffing job file. Qualification determinations will be done based on the applicant's resume/questionnaire/documents submitted for the position and a list of qualified candidates will be referred to Service.**The initial cut off of eligible applicants will be May 10, 2022. Subsequent cut-off dates will be the 25th of each month or as needed. The vacancy announcement will remain open until closed, canceled or filled.* ["The Magnet Program Director (MPD) has primary responsibility for nursing clinical practice and program development related to Magnet designation coordination and documentation, across the Detroit VA Healthcare System. The Registered Nurse (RN) is a proficient RN who uses advanced clinical knowledge/judgment to promote staff involvement in planning, decision-making and evaluating outcomes. The incumbent leads and organizes the delivery of care to assure continuity of care and peer accountability for practice. The incumbent functions as an expert in clinical practice and/or in areas related to the assigned roles and responsibilities. The incumbent systematically evaluates current practice, and formulating outcomes for groups of patients and/or organizational processes within area of expertise. The incumbent guides develops and support staff from a leadership perspective. The incumbent uses professional standards of care, scientific evidence and practice to evaluate and practice to evaluate programs and/or service activities. Responsibility includes planning, organizing, developing, directing, coordinating, implementing and evaluating the human and material resources necessary to support compliance with the Standards of Care and Standards of Professional Performance as defined by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) and Magnet Model Components. The Magnet Program Director is accountable for the writing of the document as well as the collection, preparation and submission of required data to maintain Magnet designation and requires excellent written and verbal communication skills. S/he participates in the design and implementation of formal mentoring opportunities for external health care organization personnel. The Magnet Program Director leads and coordinates activities related to the organization's journey to Magnet re-designation. She/he acts as a resource and liaison between nursing leadership, nursing staff, physicians, the Magnet Program Director, the community and others to assess and facilitate organization readiness. Serves as chair of the Magnet Steering Committee. Coordinates the application and appraisal process for Magnet recognition, as well as overseeing requirements for maintaining Magnet recognition and coordinating efforts for re- designation. The incumbent demonstrates collaboration by using the group process to identify, analyze and solve problems. The focus is on leadership in strategically long-term goals for the microsystem (program or service level; facility; VISN or VACO) that impacts operations or resources. The incumbent demonstrates critical thinking with efficiency and accuracy in assessing and managing situations. Uses a team approach to identify, analyze, and resolve problems that result in improved outcomes. Participates in the selection, design, implementation, and maintenance in administrative and clinical systems/programs which supports the Clinical Practice in all facets (i.e. financial, scheduling, electronic medical record, decision support, diagnostic information systems). Collaborates with nursing leadership, ANCC, nursing staff, physicians, and community to ensure compliance with standards for Magnet recognition. Maintains and coordinates all internal aspects of Magnet status compliance and initiatives. Develops written reports related to assessments and recommends change in the clinical practice environment which may be required in order to achieve Magnet status. Coordinates preparation of Magnet documents for submission; may write and/or edit much of the content. Oversees preparation of written documentation in final format prior to review by ANCC appraisers. Promotes an environment of interdisciplinary excellence that is patient centric. Tracks progress of facility councils and entity representation in shared governance councils. Participates in development, tracking and reporting of adequate benchmarking and reporting of quality/safety nurse sensitive indicators (i.e., NDNQI). Organizes and prepares for Magnet site visit; coordinates all events and activities during Magnet site visit. Incumbent must maintain BLS Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm\nTelework: Not Available\nVirtual: This is not a virtual position.\nRelocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized\nEDRP Authorized: Contact Brian.Huhman@va.gov or Eve.Harper@va.gov , the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance\nPermanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized\nFinancial Disclosure Report: Not required"]