The SAIL Coordinator will serve as a facility content expert and provide oversight of the performance measurement and improvement process throughout the facility and affiliated community-based outpatient clinics and demonstrates a high level of clinical expertise with excellent interpersonal, facilitation and communication skills. 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 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). The approving official may authorize a waiver of the requirement for ACEN or CCNE accreditation of any degree in nursing provided the college or university has regional accreditation from an accrediting body recognized by the Department of Education at the time of the candidate's graduation and the composite qualifications of the applicant warrant such consideration. 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: N/A 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 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. Note regarding MSN degrees: If your MSN was obtained via a Bridge Program that qualifies for professional nursing registration, a BSN is not required. 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: Heavy lifting (45 lbs and over); Heavy carrying (45 lbs and over); Straight pulling and pushing; reaching above shoulder; use of fingers; both hands required; walking and standing up to 8 hours; repeated bending; Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously; hearing aid permitted. ["The Strategic Analysis for Improvement and Learning Coordinator will serve as a facility content expert and provide oversight of the performance measurement and improvement process throughout the facility and affiliated community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs) and demonstrates a high level of clinical expertise with excellent interpersonal, facilitation and communication skills. Primary responsibilities include the provision of oversight, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of various continuous improvement and SAIL activities at ECHCS. The Strategic Analysis of Innovation and Learning Coordinator must be knowledgeable about SAIL and other relevant performance measures and processes and be able to utilize nursing practice, critical thinking, data analytics and communication skills in the execution of SAIL. The Strategic Analysis of Innovation and Learning Coordinator is required to provide comprehensive reporting and analysis of all programmatic outcomes and make recommendations to top management. The incumbent must be an effective communicator and collaborate with other Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) facilities as well as local VA health care professionals and administrators. The incumbent must be knowledgeable of current VA Guidelines, policies, Federal regulations, and laws. The incumbent must possess effective public speaking skills and the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with a wide variety of individuals and organizations. The Strategic Analysis for Innovation and Learning Coordinator must be capable of providing strong leadership, demonstrate expertise in the role of the administrator and program manager, and be comfortable in the role of educator, and direct service provider. These responsibilities will be dictated by the needs of the program and may change at the program progresses Demonstrates proficiency using the nursing process in providing care for patients with complex nursing care needs. Guides and directs others who provide care. Independently plans and delivers technically competent care to patients with complex needs based on the ANA Standards of Nursing Practice, VHA Directives, and local policies. Independently plans and delivers technically competent care to patients with complex needs based on the ANA Standards of Nursing Practice, VHA Directives, and local policies. Safely and effectively uses equipment required for patient care. Reports equipment in need of repair. Correctly performs procedures or seeks help when needed. Recognizes subtle abnormal signs and symptoms and/or changes in patients' condition and responds appropriately. Responsible for timely implementation of orders and nursing interventions. Requests and provides assistance when needed; approachable and knows when to ask for help. Anticipates and recognizes medical/surgical/psychiatric emergencies and initiates in the initiation of appropriate and timely actions. Formulates and implements a plan of care based on the ANA Standards of Nursing Practice. Completes initial assessment of patient condition and response to treatment and initiates follow-up as needed. Includes the patient and family/significant other in developing the initial plan of care, establishing goals, and discharge planning. Updates plan of care as needed based on patient responses. Assesses patient's learning needs, learning preference, and readiness to learn. Develops and implements a plan to meet learning needs, instructing patients and families in educational needs and discharge planning. Documents the nursing process. Documentation is technically informative, consistent, accurate, concise, and timely. Evaluates and documents patient response to interventions and progress towards attainment of expected outcomes. Revises plan of care according to evaluations of patient responses. Uses the Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS) and the Bar Coded Medication Administration (BCMA) software per policy. and many other duties not listed. 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: 08:00 - 16:30, or depending on service needs Financial Disclosure Report: Not required"]
The Veterans Health Administration is America’s largest integrated health care system, providing care at 1,298 health care facilities, including 171 medical centers and 1,113 outpatient sites of care of varying complexity (VHA outpatient clinics), serving 9 million enrolled Veterans each year.
