Registered Nurse

Summary The Registered Nurse Fall Prevention Program Manager oversees the implementation, management, and systematic evaluation of a comprehensive fall prevention program. This program is designed to reduce falls and fall-related injuries across the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System. In this role, the program manager demonstrates leadership by delivering high-quality, safe, and Veteran-centered care through collaboration with various disciplines. Learn more about this agency Help Overview Accepting applications Open & closing dates 01/21/2025 to 02/10/2025 Salary $77,326 - $164,843 per year Pay scale & grade VN 00 Help Location 1 vacancy in the following location: Little Rock, AR 1 vacancy Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required Not required Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-time Service Excepted Promotion potential None Job family (Series) 0610 Nurse Supervisory status No Security clearance Not Required Drug test Yes Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk Trust determination process Credentialing Suitability/Fitness Financial disclosure No Bargaining unit status Yes Announcement number CBST 25-VD Control number Help This job is open to Internal to an agency Current federal employees of this agency. Clarification from the agency This vacancy is open to current permanent Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System (CAVHS) Employees including satellite. Videos Help Duties May serve as educator for other performance initiatives. Function independently and under the direction of the Associate Nurse Executive (ANE) for Operations and the Performance Improvement Nurse Manager, collaborating with service chiefs, supervisors, nurse managers, and staff. Conduct data entry, tracking, analysis, and report preparation for falls and other nurse sensitive indicators as needed for the nursing staff and the Executive Leadership Team. -Employ lean process improvement and/or Evidence-Based Practice methodologies in process changes and project implementations. Lead process improvement initiatives as assigned. Utilize the nursing process for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation to ensure quality and safe care for Veterans, demonstrated by comprehensive management of patient safety standards and best practices. Conduct environment of care rounds and perform inpatient and outpatient tracers to ensure survey preparedness. Provides support as needed during various VA and external accreditation surveys. Utilize professional standards of care and practice to monitor and evaluate clinical and administrative processes to ensure safe delivery of care across the facility, which includes conducting inspections, audits, and tracers. Collaborate with Patient Safety and participate in Root Cause Analysis, Annual Falls Aggregate studies, and other necessary activities to improve patient outcomes. Maintain flexibility while exhibiting strong interpersonal skills, teamwork, professional and effective communication, leadership, motivation, and self-direction, along with continual evaluation of activities. Develop and implement an educational plan for oneself and others regarding program requirements and evolving needs. Provide cross-coverage for other Nursing Performance Improvement team members as needed. This position will require standing and walking 4 to 5 hours a day in inpatient and outpatient areas for Little Rock or North Little Rock campuses. The program manager will be assigned other Performance Improvement (PI) programs to oversee as needed. Serve as a consultant for resolving issues related to the fall prevention program across different services and disciplines. 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: Monday - Friday 7:30am - 4:00pm other tours based on needs of the service Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Help Requirements Conditions of Employment U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. You may be required to serve a probationary period. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details. 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 that associate degree/entry level requires a formal degree equivalency validation from a recognized equivalency 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. 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: 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. An ADN or Diploma in Nursing AND 1 year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I, Level 1 ;OR a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (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. An 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 Master's degree in nursing (MSN) and no additional professional nursing experience; OR a Master's degree in a related field with a BSN and no additional professional nursing experience . click apply for full job details