Summary

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval - award amount (up to $200 -000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.

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
• The following Scope - Education and Dimension criteria must be met to qualify for Nurse IV: Scope: Executes leadership that is characterized by substantial and continuous responsibility and accountability for population groups or integrated programs that cross service and/or discipline lines and influence organizational mission and health care
• Education: Master's degree in Nursing (MSN) and 4 years of professional nursing experience - one of which is specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse III and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse IV
• OR Master's degree in a *related field with a BSN and 4 years of professional nursing experience - one of which is specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse III and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse IV
• OR a Doctoral degree in nursing and 3 years of professional nursing experience - one of which is specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse III and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse IV
• OR a Doctoral degree in a *related field with a BSN and 3 years of professional nursing experience - one of which is specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse III and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse IV
• *Note: Foreign education programs/degrees are not creditable as related degrees
• Dimensions: Leadership
• Leads health care delivery by leveraging evidence-based practices - industry-leading research - and innovative care models
• Drives a shared vision and successfully leads change to improve performance and attain measurable outcomes at the program or service level
• Business Acumen
• Transforms health care by implementing new processes - technology - informatics - and data analytics using business models and fundamental concepts of resource management at the program or service level
• Inspiring an Industry-Leading Lifestyle
• Employs an industry leading - shared decision-making lifestyle
• Cultivates a workforce that serves Veterans - families and caregivers of all backgrounds and builds trust - lifestyle competencies and catalyzes dynamic teams at the program or service level
• Communication and Relationship Management
• Directs the effective use of relationship management principles to achieve positive customer service experiences that are consistent with professional organizational values - beliefs and practices at the program or services level
• Professional and Social Responsibility
• Operationalizes a lifestyle of holistic care - health advocacy and health equity
• Applies ethical principles in decision-making at the program or service level
• Advances nursing knowledge through health science research and the translation and dissemination of evidence into practice to maximize the value to Veterans and the community
• Preferred Experience: DNP preferred or PhD preferred At least 1 year of expanded leadership to Chief Nurse or Associate Chief nurse leadership exp
• preferred Designing and conducting research studies preferred Guiding evidence-based practice and implementation science preferred Record of scholarly activity - e.g. - peer-reviewed publications - national conference presentation preferred - mentoring experience preferred - research methodology and grant writing - familiarity with the IRB process preferred - Past experience as Clinical Research Coordinator or certified clinical research Associate
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical Requirements: This position requires moderate lifting - heavy carrying - straight pulling - pushing - reaching above shoulder - use of fingers - both hands required - walking - standing - kneeling - repeated bending - climbing - legs only - Near vision correctable - far vision - ability to distinguished basic colors - ability to distinguish shades of colors - hearing and emotional stability.

Duties

• The Chief Nurse for Research coordinates - manages - and provides subject matter expertise in the development - design - and implementation of nursing research projects across Orlando VA Healthcare System (OVAHCS)
• The Chief Nurse for Research manages multiple research projects and teams - and actively engages and mentors staff nurses for research inclusion
• The Chief Nurse for Research provides leadership in provision of training and consultation to support individual or teams in research projects that promote and advance the use of research-based practice and performance improvement
• In addition - the Chief Nurse for Research provides leadership in the translation of research findings into nursing practice and the profession to promote evidence-based practice across OVAHCS
• The Chief Nurse for Research will advance Nursing and interprofessional research across the system to promote optimal staff and clinic outcomes
• The Chief Nurse for Research collaborates with all Chief Nurses - nurse leaders - and other researchers - including staff nurses - to identify nursing research studies and performance improvement that align with the strategic direction of the organization
• The Chief Nurse for Research develops education programs supporting translation of the research process into practical steps for nursing staff - supporting professional growth and skill development
• The Chief Nurse for Research leads the development and design of research studies and serves as an expert in research design - methodologies - and process in collaboration with nurse scientists across the system
• The Chief Nurse for Research is responsible for maintaining system registry and annual reporting of all nursing research & publications
• The Chief Nurse for Research provides knowledge and expertise in the areas of statistical and qualitative data analysis
• The Chief Nurse for Research develops or assists in the development of curriculum relative to research and process improvement and conducts training and/or oversees delivery of training
• The Chief Nurse for Research builds partnerships with local nursing schools to promote collaboration on research projects among faculty and OVAHCS nurses
• The Chief Nurse for Research provides leadership in collaboration with nurse leaders and the Pathway to Excellence (PTE) Coordinator in meeting research requirements for PTE designation and to ensure the organization meets PTE standards for nursing research
• 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 with flexibility Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: May be Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@va.gov - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
• Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized