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Summary The VA-New York Harbor Health Care System (VA-NYHHCS) is hiring a Registered Nurse Coordinator for the Post Baccalaureate Nurse Residency Program (PBNR). If you're passionate about nursing education and caring for our Nation's Veterans this would be an ideal position for you! Responsibilities Primary job duties include, but not limited to: The PBNR Coordinator is accountable for multiple facets of education, training, and professional & organizational development within the larger strategy of promoting a learning culture across the VA-New York Harbor Health Care System (VA-NYHHCS). The PBNR Coordinator will have a solid working knowledge of the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education Standards for accreditation and become expert within 6 months of employment. The PBNR Coordinator has responsibility for leadership, oversite, and coordination of the PBNR Program. This includes: assessment, planning, design, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of the programs and program curricula; development, implementation and coordination of learning resources; monitoring of participant progress; support for faculty/preceptor and staff development; participation in selection and evaluation faculty/preceptors; maintenance if academic program records and the completion of an annual report of the program's accomplishments; collaboration with key stake holders, disciplines and departments, internal and external to the VA-NYHHCS; and preparation of the logistics, documents, resources and staff preparation for CCNE accreditation. The PBNR Coordinator is expected to exhibit leadership in professional nursing by serving on committees, providing mentorship to professional Nurses, student Nurses and Nurse residents and contribute to his/her own self development. This position is composed of an education component, unit specific competencies, and a performance component. Administers the PBNR Program and possesses a solid working knowledge of the requirements of the Program to include attending annual national training, Webinars, Online Trainings and assuring that updates/changes to the program are incorporated into the VANYHHS program and widely communicating program requirements/operations, especially among the Nurse Managers and Preceptors. Maintains constant readiness for accreditation and re-accreditation of the PBNR program to include logistical management of a site visit, preparation and upkeep of a self-study and resources that provide evidence of compliance with CCNE standards and ensuring that VA-NYHHCS Patient Service Community, especially Patient Care Team Coordinators (PCTCs), Nurse Managers and Preceptors are knowledgeable of the requirements and their expected continuous involvement in the program. Maintains professional relationships with colleagues in the Medical Center Education Department, Nurse Educators, Nursing Faculty, Nurse Managers, Affiliate Faculty, and other personnel throughout the organization. Works closely with Nurse Educator colleagues to develop, standardize and administer the PBNR program and is responsible to have a working knowledge of all active programs and the flexibility to travel to all VA-NYHHCS site to deliver education and training to PCTCs, Nurse Managers, Preceptors, Residents and staff, provide advice and assistance anywhere nurses in their first year of professional Nursing have been assigned. Takes responsibility for leadership and staff assistance in the administration and operationalization of programs that include, but are not limited to: New Nurse Orientation, the Preceptor Course and ongoing preceptor development, Competency Program, and administration of Simulation training. Submits list of resident training requirements and costs for next Fiscal Year that will require use of Nursing or Education funds prior to budget request deadline. Manages recruitment process for new PBNR cohort starting in early spring to include fliers to Academic Affiliates, updating the internet site, collection of application packets, setting up interviews and managing the selection, hiring and onboarding process. 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: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required 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. (Refere
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