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The Nurse Manager functions as the professional leader of an interdisciplinary health care team. The Nurse Manager functions as a supervisor and assumes accountability for the operational functions of the Medical Sub-Specialty Clinics. 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 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. Reference: VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G6 Nurse Qualification Standard. Physical Demands: 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. Transferring patients and objects may be required. Mechanical inpatient lifts are provided. The incumbent may be exposed to infected patients and contaminated materials and may be required to don protective clothing in isolation situations, operative/invasive procedures, or home settings. 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 patient needs. Must complete- annual Employee Health requirements, such as annual TB screening or testing, as a condition of employment. The incumbent who provides care in home settings or other off-site locations may be required to drive and/or ride in GSA-vehicles. ["The primary purpose of the Nurse Manager is to provide leadership and direction to nursing staff. The Nurse Manager is accountable for adhering to established policies, standards of care and standards or practice; demonstrating leadership in improving nursing care and outcomes; administration, management, supervision, evaluation of nursing care and nursing personnel. The Nurse Manager demonstrates, promotes, creates and ensures a culturally diverse workforce in which the employees perform to their full individual potential. The Nurse Manager is responsible for staff selection, fact findings, coaching/counseling, and discipline as needed. The Nurse Manager will demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to facilitate and maintain care appropriate to the age-related needs of patients served, including incorporating changes associated with aging and principles of growth and development relevant to adult and geriatric population. The Nurse Manager is responsible and accountable for demonstrating the educational, experiential, and knowledge/practice-based competency requirements outlined in the nursing qualification standards dimensions of practice, Scientific Inquiry, Professional Development, and Collaboration. Additionally, the Nurse Manager is accountable and responsible for possessing the knowledge and skill to communicate and interact in a professional manner with all internal and external customers; maintain confidentiality of electronic, written, and/or verbal patient/employee information; and demonstrate managerial practices that promote effective Labor/Management relationships. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:30 am - 4:00 pm\nFinancial Disclosure Report: Not required\nFair Labor Standards Act: Exempt\nBargaining Unit Status: Not Covered"]