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The Behavioral Health Nurse Manager is accountable for the operation of the Behavioral Health Inpatient Unit (16 beds) and the care needed to support the patient from admission through discharge. This includes direct patent care and the coordination of inpatient and outpatient care. 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. Required Experience: 1. For applicants with a Masters or Doctoral Degree, at least 2 years prior experience working in mental health as a registered nurse. 2. For applicants without a Masters or Doctoral degree, at least 9 years prior experience working in mental health as a registered nurse. 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. 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: This position requires visual acuity, keen hearing, clear distinctive speech, and manual dexterity. This position requires potentially long periods of walking, standing, computer use and or sitting. Must be able to pivot on balls of feet in squatting position as part of Prevention and Management of Disruptive Behaviors/Therapeutic containment skills. The incumbent must be a mature, flexible, sensible individual capable of working effectively in stressful situations, able to shift priorities with short notice based on needs. ["VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards The Nurse Manger is designated first-line supervisory authority. Is responsible, and accountable for the 24/7 operations of their unit. Has continuing responsibility for time scheduling of the unit, coaches staff, addresses 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. Works in partnership with the union and adheres to EEO principles. Duties include but are not limited to:\n* Executes position responsibilities that demonstrates leadership, experience, and creative approaches to management of complex patient care.\n* Demonstrates performance and leadership that is broad enough to improve the care for a group of patients.\n* Responsible for the documented outcomes at the program or service level. Program or service level outcomes must be broad and complex and can be demonstrated at any organizational level within a facility, VISN, or VACO. Program is defined as a substantial coordinated group of activities impacting patients and/or employees.\n* Executes position responsibilities that demonstrates leadership, experience, and creative approaches to management of complex patient care. The Nurse Manger demonstrates:\n(a) Leading and organizing delivery of care to assure continuity of care and peer accountability for practice, including access to care and discharge planning.\n(b) Using advanced clinical knowledge/judgment to promote staff involvement in planning, decision-making, and evaluating outcomes.\n(c) Functioning as an expert in clinical practice and/or areas related to the assigned roles and responsibilities.\n(d) Systematically evaluating current practice, and formulating outcomes for groups of patients and/or organizational processes within an area of expertise.\n(e) Guiding, developing, and supporting staff from a leadership perspective; and\n(f) Using professional standards of care, scientific evidence, and practice to evaluate programs and/or service activities. 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: 0730-1600 (May flex by 30 minutes)\nTelework: Part-time telework possible depending on supervisor approval.\nVirtual: This is not a virtual position. Must Live on Oahu\nRelocation/Recruitment Incentives: Authorized for highly competitive applicants\nPermanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized\nFinancial Disclosure Report: Not required"]