The Clinical House Supervisor is accountable for the overall administration of nursing and patient services in the absence of the Nurse Executive during assigned tours of duty. 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: BSN is preferred One (1) year or greater med/surg/tele experience preferred ACLS preferred One (1) year or greater Critical Care experience preferred 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: The population of male and female veterans served ranges from the adult, age 18, to the elderly adult, age 65 and over. The Lexington VA Health Care System (VALEXHCS) is a major interdisciplinary teaching facility, serving medical, surgical, neurological, and psychiatric inpatients and outpatients. There is a large outpatient psychiatric population, with visits to the Emergency Department and admissions for medical co morbidities. This position requires visual acuity, keen hearing, clear distinctive speech, and manual dexterity. This position requires potentially long periods of continued walking, standing, stooping, sitting, bending, pulling, and pushing. Transferring patients and objects may be required. The incumbent may be exposed to infected patients and contaminated materials 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 a mature, flexible, sensible individual capable of working effectively in stressful situations, able to shift priorities based on patient needs. ["VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards The Clinical House Supervisor, using appropriate consultation, is responsible for exercising prerogatives in administrative matters. The incumbent is responsible for facilitating the appropriate use of resources on assigned shifts, by guiding charge nurses in their decision-making and assignment of personnel, by coordinating staffing needs house wide and by obtaining and ensuring the appropriate use of equipment and supplies. The nurse reports to the ANE-Acute Care or designated supervisor. The nurse is (or achieves within six months) ACLS certification. Primary responsibility is during non-administrative hours. Assess, guides, and directs decisions that influence how care is provided, e.g. bed control, patient placement, patient assignments, etc. Directs and supervises the nursing care provided to patients with complex nursing care needs throughout the Medical Center during non-administrative hours or as assigned. Ensures that at least minimally safe staffing levels are provided by securing and assigning competent personnel to each area based on an assessment of patient care needs. Investigates, reports, and documents issues that may have an adverse outcome for patient, staff, family, or hospital. Follows up on adverse patient incidents in a timely and thorough manner. Ensures all appropriate reports have been completed and submitted and that the occurrences have been reported to the responsible physician and Associate Nurse Executive. Participates in quality monitors and audits and performance improvement activities. Observes, evaluates and documents the performance and competency and achievements of nursing personnel on off-tours. Interprets procedures, standards, and regulations related to patient safety and risk prevention for the department and/or units. Assists and involves staff in understanding and implementing patient safety and risk prevention. Assists with orienting new staff during non-administrative hours. Coaches and mentors charge nurses in their role development. Provides positive reinforcement and constructive criticism for staff as appropriate. Serves as mentor/preceptor to less experienced House Supervisors, students, and staff. Pay Scale: NU63 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: Various tours-of-duty to include days, evenings, nights, and weekends Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: May be authorized up to $20,000. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required"]

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