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Robert J Dole VA Medical Center committed to Diversity and Inclusion. Together, we strive to create and maintain a working and learning environment that promotes professional growth and teamwork. We offer an inclusive, equitable, and welcoming environment where we celebrate our individual differences and unite as a team toward a common goal of providing outstanding service to our Nation's Veterans.

The incumbent serves as a Health System Specialist - Health Professions Education (HPE) Manager. The position has primary responsibilities for the planning, developing, implementing, directing, evaluating, and coordinating the overall HPE programs for the assigned VA medical facility to accomplish Veterans Health Administration's (VHA) academic mission. This position serves as a senior position in support of HPE training programs and compliance with Office of Academic Affiliations (OAA), regulatory, accreditation and other applicable requirements.

Major duties include but are not limited to:

• Perform a wide range of programmatic and operational functions for the HPE Office.
• Oversee all functions related to the administration of HPE funding, accreditation, appointment process, and affiliate relationships in accordance with VHA directives, handbooks, policies, memos, and notices.
• Play an active and influential role in day-to-day medical facility policymaking, planning and decision making.
• Serve as the technical and subject matter expert (SME) for HPE programs to include undergraduate and graduate medical and dental education, nursing, associated health, and advanced fellows.
• Work collaboratively with leadership to identify and/or implement best practices and advising on program and policy requirements pertaining to HPE programs.
• Assure that administrative, clinical programs and policies are integrated to meet the unique need of interprofessional HPTs and patients they serve.
• Assist in identifying budget needs and negotiates with management to arrive at appropriate funding levels that make the most effective use of resources in accomplishing VA's academic and HPE missions.
• Provide oversight, direction, guidance, and technical expertise to ensure compliance programs are in place for OAA HPE programs.
• Create and maintaining a functional communication system and promotes an understanding between HPTs, faculty, employees, and Veterans regarding HPE mission and programs.
• Represent the Designated Education Officer (DEO) and HPE Office in formal speaking engagements at facility meetings with the affiliate or at public relations events.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as necessary.

Performs position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership, experience, and creative approaches to management of complex client care. Supports the Nurse Manager (NM) with supervisory duties, responsibility and accountability for the 24/7 operation of their designated units. Assumes responsibility and is designated as Acting Nurse Manager during temporary absence of of Nurse Manager (NM) to ensure continuity of operations. Accountable for the direction and supervision of specific orientation, staff development, evaluation and individual staff performance. Functions as an educator, role model and supervisor providing leadership to the team. They influence care outcome by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team to remove barriers and implement new evidence-based cutting-edge programs/processes.

As an Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) for SCI & Rehab Unit, engaging in professional organizations to enhance leadership and career growth is essential. They must adhere to ethical principles in decision-making, fostering accountability at personal, organization, and staff levels. Responsible of equipping staff with tools for culturally competent care, while promoting a culture of accountability for high-quality, cost-effective outcomes. They cultivate alliances across the care continuum, building trust through active listening, engagement, and emotional intelligence.

The Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) for SCI & Rehab Unit contributes to the development of care delivery models and environmental design, ensuring evidence-based, accessible, affordable, and equitable patient care. Ensures compliance with accreditation and regulatory standards, aligns nursing/clinical objectives with organizational strategic outcomes, and participates in strategy planning and execution. Promotes an inclusive workplace by valuing diversity to achieve the organization vision and mission.

Maintains knowledge and ensures compliance with all regulatory and accreditation standards, Directives (such as 1176), policies, and standard operating procedures (SOP). Demonstrates expertise in professional practice using the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation) with improved evidence-based and/or data-driven outcomes beyond the immediate practice setting.

Communicates and collaborates as an effective leader of the inter-professional team, and provide initiatives to improve Veteran/patient experience, satisfaction and/or safety beyond the immediate practice setting.

The Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) SCI & Rehab Unit is accountable to the Nurse Manager (NM)/designee of the SCI & Rehab Unit, the Chief Nurse of Surgery & Rehabilitation, the Deputy Associate Director for Patient Care Services and ultimately, to the Associate Director of Patient Care Services (ADPCS).


Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:00pm. May require rotating shifts, weekends and holidays.
Telework: Not eligible for Telework.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized.
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized.
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required.

Executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership, experience, and creative approaches to management of complex client care. Supports the Nurse Manager (NM) with supervisory duties, responsibility and accountability for the 24/7 operation of their designated units. Assumes responsibility and is designated as Acting Nurse Manager during temporary absence of of Nurse Manager (NM) to ensure continuity of operations. Accountable for the direction and supervision of specific orientation, staff development, evaluation and individual staff performance. Functions as an educator, role model and supervisor providing leadership to the team. They influence care outcome by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team to remove barriers and implement new evidence-based cutting-edge programs/processes.

The Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) for Inpatient Surgery Unit contributes to the development of care delivery models and environmental design, ensuring evidence-based, accessible, affordable, and equitable patient care. Ensures compliance with accreditation and regulatory standards, aligns nursing/clinical objectives with organizational strategic outcomes, and participates in strategy planning and execution. Promotes an inclusive workplace by valuing diversity to achieve the organization vision and mission.

Maintains knowledge and ensures compliance with all regulatory and accreditation standards, Directives, policies, and standard operating procedures (SOP). Demonstrates expertise in professional practice using the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation) with improved evidence-based and/or data-driven outcomes beyond the immediate practice setting.

Communicates and collaborates as an effective leader of the inter-professional team, and provide initiatives to improve Veteran/patient experience, satisfaction and/or safety beyond the immediate practice setting.

The Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) Inpatient Surgery Unit is accountable to the Nurse Manager (NM)/designee of the Inpatient Surgery Unit, the Chief Nurse of Surgery & Rehabilitation, the Deputy Associate Director for Patient Care Services and ultimately, to the Associate Director of Patient Care Services (ADPCS).


Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:00pm. May require rotating shifts, weekends and holidays.
Telework: Not eligible for Telework.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized.
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized.
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required.

• You will Plan, organize, and oversee the safety and occupational health program for NCIS.
• You will oversee the following programs: NCIS occupational injury/illness, property and equipment damage, motor vehicle safety, and Emergency Vehicle Operator.
• You will work with staff personnel, supervisors, and managers to determine occupation safety and health training needs to reduce or eliminate potential accidents.
• You will provide general publications, other educational material, and bulletin board services as appropriate to develop and maintain the interest in safety.
• You will maintain required records, monitors reports to determine adverse trends and identifies areas requiring greater safety emphases. Recommends and directs appropriate corrective action.
• You will serve as NCIS Fire Safety Officer and is responsible for conducting a vigorous program of fire prevention though continuing education of staff members and requiring physical inspection of the buildings.

Possesses the knowledge and skills to:

• Communicate and interact appropriately and courteously with all internal and external customers
• Maintain confidentiality of electronic, written, and/or verbal patient/employee information
• Demonstrate working practices that include adherence to Infection Control standards, Patient Safety standards in the safe use and operation of equipment
• Demonstrate ability to lead and direct diverse and dynamic groups of staff in the delivery of safe and effective patient care
• Demonstrate strong organization and prioritization skills
• Demonstrate understanding of and application of change management principles
• Demonstrate ability to collect data, analyze results, and implement program recommendations/changes based upon the findings.

• This is not a Bargaining Unit position.
• Current employees must submit copies of their most recent Sf-50, (Notice of Personnel Action). The SF-50 must identify the position title, series, grade, step, tenure and type of service (Competitive or Excepted). In some cases, more than one SF-50 may be required to show a higher grade previously held.
• This position is in the Excepted Service.
• Veterans preference does not apply for other current permanent Federal agency employees.
• May be subject to satisfactory completion of our credentialing process.

The individual selected will be accountable for adhering to established standards of care and practice, policies, and procedures, and in demonstrating leadership to improve patient care at the unit level. He/She is responsible for the administration, management, supervision, and evaluation of patient care personnel. The individual selected will be active in orienting, educating, coaching, and mentoring staff, will possess strong clinical skills, and will motivate staff utilizing staff input to develop a strong team atmosphere on the unit. He/She will deal effectively with staff conflict, effectively communicate with all levels of staff, and maintain excellent relationships with support staff.

Work Schedule: Day shift
Compressed/Flexible: NotAuthorized
Telework: Not Authorized
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required

Notifications:

• This is not a Bargaining Unit position.
• Current employees must submit copies of their most recent Sf-50, (Notice of Personnel Action). The SF-50 must identify the position title, series, grade, step, tenure and type of service (Competitive or Excepted). In some cases, more than one SF-50 may be required to show a higher grade previously held.
• This position is in the Excepted Service.
• Veterans preference does not apply for other current permanent Federal agency employees.
• May be subject to satisfactory completion of our credentialing process.

• Nurse Manager (NM) is the designated first-line supervisory authority and is responsible and accountable for the 24/7 operation of their assigned units and provides coverage for other NMs as needed. The NM is responsible and accountable for the direction and supervision of specific orientation, training, development of staff, and evaluation of individual staff performance. They function as a role model, educator, practitioner, and supervisor providing leadership to the team. They enhance care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team to remove barriers and implement new evidence-based cutting-edge programs/processes.
• The NM seeks knowledge from professional organizations to enhance leadership and career growth. They adhere to ethical principles in decision-making, fostering accountability at personal, organizational, and staff levels. They equip staff with tools for culturally competent care and promotes a culture of accountability for high-quality, cost-effective outcomes. They cultivate alliances across the care continuum, building trust through active listening, engagement, and emotional intelligence.
• The NM participates in the development of care delivery models and environmental design, ensuring evidence-based, accessible, affordable, and equitable patient care. Ensures compliance with accreditation and regulatory standards. Aligns nursing/clinical objectives with organizational strategic outcomes, participating in strategy planning and execution. They promote an inclusive workplace valuing diversity to achieve the organizations vision and mission.
• The NM maintains knowledge and ensures compliance with all regulatory and accreditation standards, Directives, policies, and standard operating procedures (SOP).

The major duties of the Safety and Occupational Health Manager position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provide technical support to the safety programs of supported parks in areas such as noise, asbestos, carbon monoxide, welding fumes, silica dust, solvent vapors, oxygen-deficient atmosphere, toxic and explosive gases, flammable materials, blood borne pathogens, laboratory hazards, chemical hazards mechanized equipment hazards, confined space, and work processes.
• Conduct annual safety inspections and evaluate workplace environments, equipment, or practices to ensure compliance with safety standards and government regulations.
• Investigate accidents to identify causes or to determine how such accidents might be prevented in the future.
• Develop local safety and environmental directives and recommend measures to help protect workers from potentially hazardous work methods, processes, or materials.
• Develop and provide Safety education and training.

The Primary Care Nurse Manager influences care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team. Core elements of performance include management of unit/program level quality improvement processes and initiatives as well as customer service programs. They support factors that impact customer satisfaction considering the client population, including age and life stages, state of health, race and culture, values, and previous experiences.

The Nurse Manager has first-line supervisory authority, responsibility, and accountability for the 24/7 operations of their areas of practice. They will ensure 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. The Nurse Manager has continuing responsibility for all the following functions: (1) Planning work to be accomplished by subordinates, setting priorities and preparing schedules for completion of work; (2) Assigning work to subordinates based on priorities, selective consideration of the difficulty and the requirements of the assignments, and the capabilities of subordinates; (3) Evaluating the performance of subordinates; (4) Making recommendations for appointments, advancements or reassignments of subordinates; (5) Giving advice, counsel, or instruction to subordinate personnel on work and administrative matters; (6) Hearing and resolving complaints of subordinates and referring more serious complaints not resolved to higher level supervisors; (7) Recommending and/or taking disciplinary action where appropriate; and (8) Identifying developmental and training needs of subordinates and providing or making provision for such development and training. Responsible for maintaining continuous accreditation readiness of their area of practice. Responsible for performance improvement data, customer service/patient satisfaction, patient and employee safety, interviewing applicants, employee relations, standards of care and practice, the work environment, and accreditation and regulatory standards. Actively develops and manages collaborative partnerships with physicians and other clinicians. Responsible for staffing their areas of practice on a continual basis, ensures staffing meets established nursing hours per patient day requirements, and works with other Nurse Managers to identify and share resources. Responsible for time scheduling of the department/area, mentors staff, deals with employee conduct and performance issues, completes recurring reports and performance evaluations in a timely manner. Participates on service and medical center committees and task forces to improve nursing practice and patient care. Identifies educational needs of staff and ensures that these needs are addressed. Has an integral role in supporting and facilitating student nurse clinical experiences as well as orienting new Nurse Managers. Works in partnership with the union and adheres to EEO principles. Designates cross-coverage in their absence to handle administrative and clinical issues such as: staffing coverage, granting leave, and patient and/or staff issues.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards

Pay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards
Paid Time Off: 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory

Work Schedule: 7:30am - 4:00pm
Telework: Adhoc Only
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

The duties of the Equal Employment Manager includes but is not limited to:

• Serves as the principal advisor to the organizational leadership and staff.
• Provides expert advice on all matters related to the EEO program and the impact of EEO plans, policies, and decisions.
• Provides leadership, advice and counsel to staff and managers/supervisors in the development and implementation of the organization's affirmative action plan.
• Defines equal employment opportunity problem areas.
• Identifies reasons for problems and drafts specific action items to treat the causes of problems.
• Serves on and assumes a leadership role on committees.
• Prepares reference materials to ensure EEO program is communicated to the workforce.
• Advises management on specific actions in support of affirmative action and strategies for processing discrimination complaints.
• Conduct EEO Training for all managers and supervisors.
• Assures formal complaints are processed within established time limits and in accordance with published regulations and policies.
• Determines acceptability of formal complaints and dismisses those that are untimely or not within purview of applicable regulations.
• Advises complainant of their post-investigative options and assures files are correct and complete prior to forwarding to higher authority.
• Manages a total equal employment opportunity program that meets basic requirements for complying with laws, regulations and agency policies.
• Compiles and analyzes statistical data in order to evaluate progress of the EEO Program.

The Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) position is located at the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (http://www.milwaukee.va.gov/). Milwaukee is located in southeastern Wisconsin, about 90 minutes from Chicago, IL and Madison, WI. Milwaukee is on the shores of Lake Michigan, the fifth largest lake in the world where Summerfest, the world's largest music festival and many ethnic festivals take place throughout the summer. There is something for everyone in Milwaukee; you can experience old world charm, diverse cultures, historic neighborhoods and it's a great place to raise a family.

The Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) functions as a clinical expert and is responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process when providing or supervising direct patient care. Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates delivery of care based on age specific components. Assumes responsibility for the coordination of care focused on patient education, self-management, and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care.

The Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) supports the Nurse Manager (NM) with supervisory duties and responsibility and accountability for the 24/7 operation of their designated units. They provide coverage for other ANMs as needed. The ANM has responsibility and accountability for the direction and supervision of specific orientation, training, development of staff, and evaluation of individual staff performance. They function as a role model, educator, practitioner, and supervisor providing leadership to the team. They influence care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team to remove barriers and implement new evidence-based cutting-edge programs/processes.

The ANM demonstrates sound decision-making and judgment and possess excellent interpersonal skills. They are self-directed and influence care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team and leading innovative process improvement initiatives.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards

Pay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards
Paid Time Off: Up to 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory

Work Schedule: 1.0 FTE/PMs/Off-Tours - (80 hours per two week pay period) primarily with variable tours and requires flexibility to meet staffing needs. Some weekends may be required.
Telework: Ad-hoc; Telework may available for highly qualified applicants.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Major duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to program management/administration, supervision, clinical and education.

Program Management/Administration

• Oversees the implementation of the pharmacy procurement and inventory programs.
• Responsible for monitoring, communication and coordination of drug and supply recalls, conversions, special handling medications, drug alerts and shortages.
• Serves as the pharmacy recall coordinator by developing and implementing action plans to manage drug recalls.
• Collaborates with Pharmacy Leadership to develop and implement a VAWW Pharmacy cost containment strategic plan by fully utilizing the VISN and National PBM pharmacoeconomic resources and community by translating national data, innovations, and recommendations into local process improvement that maximize fiscal responsibility and providing clinical review and recommendations to develop drug conversion plans to address drug shortages, pharmacoeconomic initiatives and emerging safety concerns.
• Responsible for pharmacoeconomic outcomes and analysis, performance measures, and impact assessments designed to maximize both resource utilization and quality patient care.
• Interfaces with internal and external customers to identify, develop, and implement appropriate formulary programs, outcome assessments, and cost containment activities.
• Manages the non-formulary and prior authorization drug approval process including the establishment and implementation of programs for the appropriate and cost efficient use of selected drugs that are high cost and subject to inappropriate use.

• Analyzes current and future workforce requirements to determine competencies and skills needed.
• Successfully transitions new hires into the position by promptly communicating performance elements and standards within applicable timeframes, providing ongoing feedback and coaching, and making appropriate use of the probationary period to assess the employee's ability to perform.
• Establishes results-oriented plans with subordinate employees with cascaded goals within 60 days of the beginning of the performance appraisal cycles.
• Appropriately identifies and addresses specific, performance-related deficiencies with the employee in a timely manner to ensure employee is given every opportunity to improve to a successful level of performance.
• Develops the ability of the subordinate staff and others, as appropriate, to perform and contribute to the organization through coaching, mentoring and providing ongoing feedback and by granting opportunities to learn through formal and informal methods.
• Appropriately recognizes and rewards employee's contributions and performance in accordance with policy and within established timeframes.
• Works with the servicing Human Resources Management Office, as appropriate, to ensure that an employee's conduct deficiencies are addressed expeditiously.
• Ensures that subordinates complete all mandatory training on a timely basis.

• Drug Therapy Monitoring.
• Serves as a drug information resource for other health care providers, answering inquiries regarding therapeutics, drug interactions, dosing, side effects, etc.
• Report any adverse events to VADERS and create order sets for high cost and specialty pharmaceuticals to provide guidance to prescribing, monitoring, and formulary compliance.
• Track patients using high-cost medications to verify therapeutic goals are being met, with an eye on optimizing medication management if they are not achieving desired therapeutic outcomes.
• Performs prescription processing activities in outpatient and/or inpatient pharmacy areas.

• Provides proactive, ongoing communication related to the pharmacy programs under their supervision to professional staff via Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee meetings, Medical Staff meetings, Pharmacy Staff meetings, and individualized meetings, as appropriate.
• Serves as a resource and provides information and education to staff, Pharmacy Residents, and Pharmacy Students in areas of Inventory Management and approved clinical guidelines to reduce unnecessary and inappropriate use of drugs.
• Works with the Pharmacy Leadership to identify targeted drug therapy interventions.
• Participates in the precepting or training of pharmacy residents, pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, students and other medical center personnel as required.