Registered Nurse - Clinical Manager OR/PACU/Ambulatory Surgery
The Clinical Manger Registered Nurse is the designated first-line supervisory authority, responsibility, and accountability for the 24/7 operations of their units, to include acting as a direct patient care provider when needed and ensuring that subordinate personnel provide timely nursing care which complies with generally accepted standards of clinical practice. This includes the authority to accept, amend, or reject the work of subordinates. Duties include but are not limited to:
Provides oversight of patient care and staffing requirements for efficient patient care and flow throughout the health care system. Follows staffing guidelines to ensure safe, appropriate patient care staffing throughout the clinical and procedural area. Assures patient flow through efficient and timely utilization of capital and human resources. Monitors performance improvement compliance, functions as a resource for patient care staff, and is responsible for pertinent records and reports to meet the needs of patient care services and the organization. Applies the nursing process to systems or processes at the unit/team/work group level to improve care. In addition, they create a safe and healthy work environment by promoting safe patient handling strategic plans. Demonstrates the ability to utilize problem solving skills to identify, analyze, and resolve issues/concerns. Assures compliance with national patient safety goals and evaluates practice of self and others against standard of practice and relevant accrediting and regulatory bodies (i.e., professional nursing organization, nurse practice acts, Joint Commission, OSHA) and takes action to improve compliance. Responsible for preparing formal evaluations of performance of employees under his/her supervision. Plans and implements effective educational programs for in-services, orientation, continuing education, and other personnel training in conjunction with the education department. Recommends approval, modification, or rejection of formal requests from subordinates for promotion, reassignment, status changes, and awards. Deals with our Union Partners and others where applicable on personnel matters. Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday, 7:
00AM - 3:
30PM; this position requires flexibility as this is a 24/7 medical facility with OR available 24/7. Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required 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. 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. Note:
New graduates will be considered for the position if education and licensure are obtained prior to the hire date. Preferred
Experience:
Operating Room Experience Operating Room Robot Experience Recovery Room and/or ICU Experience Management/Leadership 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 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:
The population of male and female veterans served ranges from the adult, age 18, to the elderly adult, age 65 and over. The VA Medical Center is a major interdisciplinary teaching facility, serving medical, surgical, and mental health inpatients and outpatients. 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.Must be able to lift at least 45 pounds. 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 patient needs. This position requires heavy lifting (45 pounds and over), heavy carrying (45 pounds and over)), straight pulling (1 hours); pulling hand over hand (2 hours), pushing (2 hours); reaching above shoulder, use of fingers; both arms/hands required (or the equivalent limb prosthesis allowed if functionally equivalent); walking, standing (8-12 hours), crawling (0.5 hours), kneeling (1 hour), repeated bending ( 4 hours) ; both legs required (or the equivalent limb prosthesis allowed if functionally equivalent), Twisting (2 hours), ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously, stooping, stretching (2 hours), hearing adequate to hear medical alarms/whispered voices (aide permitted), Near vision correctable at 13 to 16 Jaeger 1 to 4, both eyes required, ability to distinguish basic colors, ability to perform PMDB and BLS, sitting (8-12 hours), emotional and mental stability. Transferring patients and objects may be required. Environmental factors include:
being outside and inside, dust, electrical energy, working around machinery with moving parts, working with hands in water, working closely with others, working alone, protracted or irregular hours of work, repetitive use of hand hygiene.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Provides oversight of patient care and staffing requirements for efficient patient care and flow throughout the health care system. Follows staffing guidelines to ensure safe, appropriate patient care staffing throughout the clinical and procedural area. Assures patient flow through efficient and timely utilization of capital and human resources. Monitors performance improvement compliance, functions as a resource for patient care staff, and is responsible for pertinent records and reports to meet the needs of patient care services and the organization. Applies the nursing process to systems or processes at the unit/team/work group level to improve care. In addition, they create a safe and healthy work environment by promoting safe patient handling strategic plans. Demonstrates the ability to utilize problem solving skills to identify, analyze, and resolve issues/concerns. Assures compliance with national patient safety goals and evaluates practice of self and others against standard of practice and relevant accrediting and regulatory bodies (i.e., professional nursing organization, nurse practice acts, Joint Commission, OSHA) and takes action to improve compliance. Responsible for preparing formal evaluations of performance of employees under his/her supervision. Plans and implements effective educational programs for in-services, orientation, continuing education, and other personnel training in conjunction with the education department. Recommends approval, modification, or rejection of formal requests from subordinates for promotion, reassignment, status changes, and awards. Deals with our Union Partners and others where applicable on personnel matters. Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday, 7:
00AM - 3:
30PM; this position requires flexibility as this is a 24/7 medical facility with OR available 24/7. Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required 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. 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. Note:
New graduates will be considered for the position if education and licensure are obtained prior to the hire date. Preferred
Experience:
Operating Room Experience Operating Room Robot Experience Recovery Room and/or ICU Experience Management/Leadership 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 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:
The population of male and female veterans served ranges from the adult, age 18, to the elderly adult, age 65 and over. The VA Medical Center is a major interdisciplinary teaching facility, serving medical, surgical, and mental health inpatients and outpatients. 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.Must be able to lift at least 45 pounds. 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 patient needs. This position requires heavy lifting (45 pounds and over), heavy carrying (45 pounds and over)), straight pulling (1 hours); pulling hand over hand (2 hours), pushing (2 hours); reaching above shoulder, use of fingers; both arms/hands required (or the equivalent limb prosthesis allowed if functionally equivalent); walking, standing (8-12 hours), crawling (0.5 hours), kneeling (1 hour), repeated bending ( 4 hours) ; both legs required (or the equivalent limb prosthesis allowed if functionally equivalent), Twisting (2 hours), ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously, stooping, stretching (2 hours), hearing adequate to hear medical alarms/whispered voices (aide permitted), Near vision correctable at 13 to 16 Jaeger 1 to 4, both eyes required, ability to distinguish basic colors, ability to perform PMDB and BLS, sitting (8-12 hours), emotional and mental stability. Transferring patients and objects may be required. Environmental factors include:
being outside and inside, dust, electrical energy, working around machinery with moving parts, working with hands in water, working closely with others, working alone, protracted or irregular hours of work, repetitive use of hand hygiene.
- Department:
0610 Nurse - Salary Range:
$70,279 to $101,881 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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