RN (Clinical Nurse Manager ENT Clinic & Chief Sterile Processing Service)
Position reports to the Associate Director of Patient Care Services (PCS) utilizing their clinical knowledge for staff responsibility for the organization and management of the SPS, exercising supervisory authority over the Assistant Chief, Supervisor, Team Leads and Medical Supply Tech as well as managing the nursing staff of the ENT clinic and the clinical oversight of non critical RME through the RME coordinator which is a nurse. The CNM serves as a technical and program advisor and consultant to management including RME oversight. the reprocessing of critical, semi-critical, and non-critical RME. Duties include:
Developing and implementing internal policies as the Medical Center expert in sterile processing procedures. Assigns work to subordinates based on priorities, selective consideration of the difficulty and requirements of assignments, and the capabilities of employees. Gives advice, counsel, or instruction to supervisors and employees on both work and administrative matters. Serves as the Hiring official for positions in the service; recommends appointment, promotion, or reassignment to such positions. Hears and resolves complaints from employees supervised directly. Group grievances and more serious unresolved complaints of those supervised directly arc referred to higher level supervisor. Responsible for ensuring all staff are trained and competent to perform duties and arranges through subordinates Level One training lo all SPS employees. Works in collaboration with SPS Educator to maintain detailed in-service training program to ensure staff receivesthe minimum continuing education units to maintain certification or competency. Finds ways to improve production or increase the quality of the work directed. Use supervisors to direct, coordinate and oversee work. Exercise significant responsibility in dealing with service chiefs of other departments and in advising management officials of high rank. Finds and implements ways lo eliminate or reduce significant bottlenecks and barriers to production, promotes team building, and improves business practices. Responsible for the efficient and effective organizational structure of the section. Manages and oversees complex program areas, each of which requires full understanding of an extensive body of rules, regulations, and program guidelines. Incumbent is subject to program reviews, investigations and audits by VHA. TJC. OIG, political appointees, patient reps, and service organizations. Incumbent works cooperatively with Surgical Service and Patient Care Clinics to establish shared goals that make for a success for the delivery system used within the Medical Center. Incumbent must develop and coordinate surgical tray layouts and ensure training and certification of personnel in reprocessing RME which may include high level disinfection (HLD), decontamination, and sterilization for surgical use. . Responsible for managing the collection and receipt of all soiled instrumentation, critical and semi-critical equipment from throughout the John D. Dingell VAMC. This section is also responsible for processing RME through the decontamination system and maintaining all applicable manufacturers cleaning instructions. Responsible for directing and managing cleaning, high level disinfection activities for endoscopes, probes, and other equipment per month utilii.ed for the ENT, GI, Bronchoscopy, GU, Radiology, Ophthalmology, Dental and Anesthesia Department across the facilities. . As Chief, SPS, he/she is responsible for directing and managing the identification, assembly and sterilization of over 65000 instruments and trays for surgical and clinic procedures across the facilities. The incumbent ensures all staff are trained and evaluated for competency in assembling these complex instrument trays and operation of highly technical equipment. Work Schedule:
8:
00 am to 4:
30 pm Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required 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. 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:
Preferred candidate will have knowledge of medical instrumentation; previous experience in disinfecting, preparing and sterilization techniques of Reusable Medical Equipment in a hospital setting utilizing AAMI standards; 2 years of management experience preferably in sterile processing; and proven ability to work and communicate with leaders in other services to achieve mutual service and facility safety, quality, customer and other goals 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 year's of nursing practice/experience; OR a Master's degree in nursing or related field with a BSN and approximately 1-2 year's 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 year's of nursing practice/experience; OR a Doctoral degree and approximately 2-3 year's 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:
Position at times requires heavy lifting (45 pounds and over), heavy carrying (45 pounds and over . straight pulling (4 hours), pushing (4 hours), use of fingers and both hands, walking and standing 8-12 hours. repeated bending 8 hours, both legs required, ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination. ability lo distinguish shades of colors. Transferring patients and objects required. The incumbent may be exposed to infected patients and contaminated materials and will be required to don protective clothing in isolation situations or operative/invasive procedures. The incumbent may be exposed to patients who are combative secondary to delirium, dementia or psychiatric disorders.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Developing and implementing internal policies as the Medical Center expert in sterile processing procedures. Assigns work to subordinates based on priorities, selective consideration of the difficulty and requirements of assignments, and the capabilities of employees. Gives advice, counsel, or instruction to supervisors and employees on both work and administrative matters. Serves as the Hiring official for positions in the service; recommends appointment, promotion, or reassignment to such positions. Hears and resolves complaints from employees supervised directly. Group grievances and more serious unresolved complaints of those supervised directly arc referred to higher level supervisor. Responsible for ensuring all staff are trained and competent to perform duties and arranges through subordinates Level One training lo all SPS employees. Works in collaboration with SPS Educator to maintain detailed in-service training program to ensure staff receivesthe minimum continuing education units to maintain certification or competency. Finds ways to improve production or increase the quality of the work directed. Use supervisors to direct, coordinate and oversee work. Exercise significant responsibility in dealing with service chiefs of other departments and in advising management officials of high rank. Finds and implements ways lo eliminate or reduce significant bottlenecks and barriers to production, promotes team building, and improves business practices. Responsible for the efficient and effective organizational structure of the section. Manages and oversees complex program areas, each of which requires full understanding of an extensive body of rules, regulations, and program guidelines. Incumbent is subject to program reviews, investigations and audits by VHA. TJC. OIG, political appointees, patient reps, and service organizations. Incumbent works cooperatively with Surgical Service and Patient Care Clinics to establish shared goals that make for a success for the delivery system used within the Medical Center. Incumbent must develop and coordinate surgical tray layouts and ensure training and certification of personnel in reprocessing RME which may include high level disinfection (HLD), decontamination, and sterilization for surgical use. . Responsible for managing the collection and receipt of all soiled instrumentation, critical and semi-critical equipment from throughout the John D. Dingell VAMC. This section is also responsible for processing RME through the decontamination system and maintaining all applicable manufacturers cleaning instructions. Responsible for directing and managing cleaning, high level disinfection activities for endoscopes, probes, and other equipment per month utilii.ed for the ENT, GI, Bronchoscopy, GU, Radiology, Ophthalmology, Dental and Anesthesia Department across the facilities. . As Chief, SPS, he/she is responsible for directing and managing the identification, assembly and sterilization of over 65000 instruments and trays for surgical and clinic procedures across the facilities. The incumbent ensures all staff are trained and evaluated for competency in assembling these complex instrument trays and operation of highly technical equipment. Work Schedule:
8:
00 am to 4:
30 pm Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required 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. 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:
Preferred candidate will have knowledge of medical instrumentation; previous experience in disinfecting, preparing and sterilization techniques of Reusable Medical Equipment in a hospital setting utilizing AAMI standards; 2 years of management experience preferably in sterile processing; and proven ability to work and communicate with leaders in other services to achieve mutual service and facility safety, quality, customer and other goals 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 year's of nursing practice/experience; OR a Master's degree in nursing or related field with a BSN and approximately 1-2 year's 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 year's of nursing practice/experience; OR a Doctoral degree and approximately 2-3 year's 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:
Position at times requires heavy lifting (45 pounds and over), heavy carrying (45 pounds and over . straight pulling (4 hours), pushing (4 hours), use of fingers and both hands, walking and standing 8-12 hours. repeated bending 8 hours, both legs required, ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination. ability lo distinguish shades of colors. Transferring patients and objects required. The incumbent may be exposed to infected patients and contaminated materials and will be required to don protective clothing in isolation situations or operative/invasive procedures. The incumbent may be exposed to patients who are combative secondary to delirium, dementia or psychiatric disorders.
- Department:
0610 Nurse - Salary Range:
$75,120 to $108,897 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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