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This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application. Learn more 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. English Language Proficiency. In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), 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 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. Preferred Experience: Starting education with BSN Must have at least three (3) years of supervision experience Independent thinker and utilize critical solving problem skills Must have three (3) years of working with Mental ill patients 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 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 G-6 Nurse Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office. Physical Requirements: Eligible applicants must be physically and mentally able to perform the following: Heavy lifting, (45 pounds and over); moderate lifting, (15-44 pounds); light lifting, (under 15 pounds); heavy carrying, (45 pounds and over); moderate carrying, (15-44 pounds); light carrying, (under 15 pounds); straight pulling, (4 hours); pulling hand over hand, (8 hours); pushing, (8 hours); reaching above shoulder; use of fingers; both hands required; walking, (8 hours); standing, (8) hours; kneeling, (8) hours); repeated bending, (8 hours); climbing, legs only(8 hours); both legs required; ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously; specific visual requirement, (see other); both eyes required; depth perception; ability to distinguish basic colors; hearing, (aid permitted); hearing without aid; 20/40 vision in each eye with or without correction; emotional stability; timeframe-up to the duration of their tour of duty; most activities will be intermittent in nature. Environmental Factors required: Outside and inside. The incumbent may be exposed to infected patients and contaminated material 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 capable of working effectively in stressful situations and able to shift priorities based on patient need ["VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards The Nurse Manager is assigned to the Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program, Behavioral Health Service Line (BHSL). The Nurse Manager functions as the clinical manager LPN's and RN's She/he assumes accountability for administrative and clinical management, supervision, evaluation of care delivery, and education of nursing staff at the Alexandria VA Medical Center - Pineville, Louisiana. The Nurse Manager serves as the designated first-line supervisory authority, responsibility, and accountability for the 24/7 operations of their units, 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. Has continuing responsibility for all the following functions: Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets priorities and prepares schedules for completion of work Assigns work to subordinates based on priorities, selective consideration of the difficulty and the requirements of the assignments, and the capabilities of subordinates Evaluates the performance of subordinates Makes recommendations for appointments, advancements or reassignments of subordinates Gives advice, counsels, or instructs to subordinate personnel on work and administrative matters Resolves complaints of subordinates and refers more serious complaints not resolved to higher level supervisors Recommends and/or takes disciplinary action where appropriate; and Identifies developmental and training needs of subordinates Maintains continuous accreditation readiness of his/her units 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 units 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 unit, coaches' 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 a cross-covering Nurse Manager in his/her absence to handle administrative and clinical issues, such as staffing coverage, granting leave, and patient and/or staff issues Some on call requirements Other duties as needed Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases\nPaid 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)\nRetirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA\nInsurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)\nLicensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory Work Schedule: Monday- Friday (7:30am- 4:00pm); subject to change based on the needs of the agency\nTelework: Not Available\nVirtual: This is not a virtual position.\nRelocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized\nEDRP Authorized: Contact jonathan.brasfield@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance\nPermanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized\nPCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized\nFinancial Disclosure Report: Not required"]