Nurse Residency Program Manager
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Milwaukee, WI, United States
Overview
The Milwaukee VA Medical Center
is looking for a Nurse Residency Program Manager in their Nursing Education & Research Division.
Qualifications
Basic Requirements:
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 than an associate degree/entry level requires a formal degree equivalency validation from a recognized 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
Preferred Experience: Masters degree in nursing required; 5 years clinical experience; Development of program curriculum and evaluation; Demonstrated ability and passion for clinical teaching; Excellent oral and written communication skills; Excellent interpersonal, conflict, and change management skills; Experience with computer applications; Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize tasks to completion; Ability to work well with others and across divisions; Formal leadership experience
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/12936908
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 needs; ADN or Diploma in Nursing AND 1 year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I - Level 1 OR a 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; 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 MSN in Nursing with 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; BSN with 2 years of professional nursing equivalent to Nurse I - Level 3 OR 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 Doctoral degree in Nursing with no professional nursing experience OR Doctoral degree in a related field with a BSN and no additional 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 a 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 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
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
Physical Requirements: Walking, bending, stooping, and some lifting in the direct care of patients; there may also be extended periods of sitting
Duties
The Nurse Residency (NR) Program Manager is a registered professional nurse who provides leadership, oversight, and coordination for the Milwaukee VA Medical Center RN Residency Programs
This role includes assessment, planning, design, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of the program, coordination of learning resources
Continual monitoring of participant progress
Monitoring of coach/mentor performance
Maintenance of RN Residency Programs records in support of CCNE accreditation of nurse residency programs
Collaboration with other stakeholders, disciplines, and departments internal and external to the medical center, as appropriate
Possesses the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively apply all aspects of the Residency program within a collaborative, interdisciplinary practice setting
Directs and supervises Post Baccalaureate Nurse Resident (PBNR) Clinical trainees in their delivery of quality nursing care to a veteran population of varying complexity in a variety of settings – primary care, acute care, sub-acute, rehabilitation, palliative and long-term care, inpatient, outpatient, and home care
Supervises Registered Nurse Transition to Practice (RN TTP) Coordinator and is responsible for managerial oversight of the Zablocki RN TTP and the Veterans Affairs Student Experience/Trainee (VA STEP) programs
Designs, modifies, and implements RN Residency Program to be compatible with the mission, vision, and goals of the organization to assist new nurse graduates in the transition from entry level to competent professional nurse
Benefits
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package including competitive salary and regular salary increases
Paid Time Off: 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays)
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% contributions
Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care
L icensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm
Telework: Ad-hoc Virtual; not a virtual position
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
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The Milwaukee VA Medical Center
is looking for a Nurse Residency Program Manager in their Nursing Education & Research Division.
Qualifications
Basic Requirements:
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 than an associate degree/entry level requires a formal degree equivalency validation from a recognized 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
Preferred Experience: Masters degree in nursing required; 5 years clinical experience; Development of program curriculum and evaluation; Demonstrated ability and passion for clinical teaching; Excellent oral and written communication skills; Excellent interpersonal, conflict, and change management skills; Experience with computer applications; Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize tasks to completion; Ability to work well with others and across divisions; Formal leadership experience
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/12936908
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 needs; ADN or Diploma in Nursing AND 1 year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I - Level 1 OR a 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; 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 MSN in Nursing with 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; BSN with 2 years of professional nursing equivalent to Nurse I - Level 3 OR 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 Doctoral degree in Nursing with no professional nursing experience OR Doctoral degree in a related field with a BSN and no additional 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 a 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 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
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
Physical Requirements: Walking, bending, stooping, and some lifting in the direct care of patients; there may also be extended periods of sitting
Duties
The Nurse Residency (NR) Program Manager is a registered professional nurse who provides leadership, oversight, and coordination for the Milwaukee VA Medical Center RN Residency Programs
This role includes assessment, planning, design, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of the program, coordination of learning resources
Continual monitoring of participant progress
Monitoring of coach/mentor performance
Maintenance of RN Residency Programs records in support of CCNE accreditation of nurse residency programs
Collaboration with other stakeholders, disciplines, and departments internal and external to the medical center, as appropriate
Possesses the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively apply all aspects of the Residency program within a collaborative, interdisciplinary practice setting
Directs and supervises Post Baccalaureate Nurse Resident (PBNR) Clinical trainees in their delivery of quality nursing care to a veteran population of varying complexity in a variety of settings – primary care, acute care, sub-acute, rehabilitation, palliative and long-term care, inpatient, outpatient, and home care
Supervises Registered Nurse Transition to Practice (RN TTP) Coordinator and is responsible for managerial oversight of the Zablocki RN TTP and the Veterans Affairs Student Experience/Trainee (VA STEP) programs
Designs, modifies, and implements RN Residency Program to be compatible with the mission, vision, and goals of the organization to assist new nurse graduates in the transition from entry level to competent professional nurse
Benefits
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package including competitive salary and regular salary increases
Paid Time Off: 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays)
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% contributions
Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care
L icensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm
Telework: Ad-hoc Virtual; not a virtual position
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
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