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Robley Rex VA Healthcare System, Louisville, Kentucky is currently recruiting for a Nurse Manager in the Critical Care Clinic. 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. 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. Preferred Experience: Masters of Science in Nursing and Critical Care Certification Registered Nurse (CCRN) 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. Physical Requirements: It is VA policy to ensure that all selected applicants and employed personnel are physically, mentally and emotionally fit to perform the duties of the position to which assigned. A pre-placement physical examination is required for all fulltime, part-time and intermittent employees identified by VA Directive and Handbook 5019. The pre-placement physical examination shall be completed prior to appointment to determine the physical and mental fitness for candidates for appointment in VA. The examination will be concerned with the mental and physical ability of the applicant to satisfactorily perform the duties of the proposed assignment and will include requisite laboratory and other screening as required by Federal regulatory agencies. This position requires visual acuity, keen hearing, clear distinctive speech, and manual dexterity. This position requires potentially long periods of continued walking, standing, stooping, sitting, bending, pulling, and pushing. This position requires that you are able to lift at least 50 lbs. Transferring patients and objects may be required. The incumbent may be exposed to infected patients and contaminated materials and may be required to don protective clothing in isolation situations or operative/invasive procedures. The incumbent may occasionally be exposed to patients who are combative secondary to delirium, dementia, or psychiatric disorders. The incumbent must be a mature, flexible, sensible individual capable of working effectively in stressful situations, able to shift priorities based on organizational needs. Must complete annual Employee Health requirements, such as annual Influenza vaccination, TB screening or testing, as a condition of employment. ["VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards As a Nurse Manager, Critical Care Unit, you will provide prescribed medical treatment and personal care service to ill and injured Veterans. Duties include documenting observations, assessment, and changes in patient's condition, collaborating with health team members to facilitate positive patient care outcomes, providing a full range of nursing care to patients with a variety of physical and/or behavior problems. In addition, your duties include, but are not limited to: Provides leadership in the application of the nursing process to client care, organizational processes and/or systems, improving outcomes at the program or service level Provides leadership in identifying & addressing ethical issues that impact clients and staff, including initiating and participating in ethics consultations Manages program resources (financial, human, material, or informational) to facilitate safe, effective and efficient care Plans for personal growth of staff as related to professional goals based on self assessment, evaluation, and feedback. Actively participates in professional organizations. Actively participates in professional enrichment and education when opportunities are presented. Completes performance evaluation of staff annually, based on the four Dimensions of Practice. Provides input for own annual performance evaluation Collaborates with the health care team and multidisciplinary members to ensure continuity of the patient's care through all health care settings. Promotes effective communication among health care team members and patients. Participates in team meetings. Uses interpersonal communication strategies with individuals, patients and coworkers, and staff to promote respectful and courteous behavior. Reflects a team player approach in the execution of all duties so to be perceived by other health care employees as approachable when assisting in the achievement of established goals and objectives for providing patient care and improving clinical outcomes. Develops collaborative relationships with other services to facilitate and support quality care Ensures that staff follow all regulatory guidelines that are applicable in the delivery of patient care and ensures conformance to federal, and Department of Veteran Affairs instructions, guidelines, standards and regulations Ensures staff participation in established quality improvement studies and/or activities evaluating patient care systems that may include standards, protocols, and documentation for efficiency, safety, and quality Serves as a resource for staff members in providing expert knowledge and skills to promoting evidenced-based best practice health care for optimal patient care Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm and at the needs of the facility. 24/7 responsibility. Off tours and weekends as needed. Telework: Not available\nVirtual: This is not a virtual position.\nRelocation/Recruitment Incentives: A $12,000 recruitment incentive is authorized with a 2 year commitment for external applicants.\nFinancial Disclosure Report: Not required\nPay Schedule: NF47"]