Summary

The Health Promotion and Disease Prevention (HPDP) Program Manager will serve as a facility content expert for HPDP and oversee the integration of HPDP services into patient care throughout the facility and affiliated community-based outpatient clinics. The HPDP Program Manager is required to perform statistical reporting - evaluation - consultation - and collaboration with non-Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) facilities as well as other VA health care professionals and administrators.

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
• Grade Determinations: The following Scope - Education and Dimension criteria must be met in determining the grade assignment of candidates - and if appropriate - the level within a grade
• The Dimension requirements (Practice - Veteran/Patient Driven Care - Leadership - Professional Development and Evidence-Based Practice/Research) are detailed for each grade and level within the online assessment: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12948959
• Grade/Level Scope Education Nurse I - Level I Delivers fundamental - knowledge-based care to assigned clients while developing technical competencies
• An Associate Degree (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing - with no additional professional nursing required
• Nurse I - Level II Demonstrates integration of biopsychosocial concepts - cognitive skills and technically competent practice in providing care to clients with basic or complex
• An ADN or Diploma in Nursing AND 1 year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I - Level 1 ;OR a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) with no additional professional nursing experience required
• Nurse I - Level III Demonstrates proficiency in practice based on conscious and deliberate planning
• Self-directed in goal setting for managing complex client situations
• An ADN or Diploma in Nursing AND 2 years of professional nursing experience in which one year is equivalent to Nurse I - Level 2
• OR a BSN and 1 year of professional nursing experience equivalent to the Nurse I - Level 2
• OR a Master's degree in nursing (MSN) and no additional professional nursing experience
• OR a Master's degree in a *related field with a BSN and no additional professional nursing experience
• Nurse II Demonstrates leadership in delivering and improving holistic care through collaborative strategies with others
• A BSN with 2 years of professional nursing equivalent to Nurse I - Level 3
• OR an MSN with one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I - Level 3
• OR a Master's degree in a *related field with a BSN and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I - Level 3
• OR a Doctoral degree in Nursing with no professional nursing experience
• OR a Doctoral degree in a *related field with a BSN with no additional professional nursing experience
• Nurse III Executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership - experience and creative approaches to management of complex client care beyond the immediate practice setting
• MSN and 2 years of specialized nursing experience - one of which is equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III
• OR a Master's degree in *related field with BSN and two years of specialized nursing experience - one of which is equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III
• OR a Doctoral degree in Nursing with and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III
• OR a Doctoral degree in a *related field with a BSN and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III
• *Note: Foreign education programs/degrees are not creditable as related degrees
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical Requirements : This position may include a level of physicality normally associated with duties performed by nurses such as walking - bending - stooping - and some lifting
• There may also be extended periods of sitting or standing
• Transferring patients and objects may be required
• Utilization of safe patient handling and mobility protocols using mechanical lifts that are provided.

Duties

• The Health Promotion and Disease Prevention (HPDP) Program Manager will serve as a facility content expert for HPDP and oversee the integration of HPDP services into patient care throughout the facility and affiliated community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs)
• The HPDP Program Manager is required to perform statistical reporting - evaluation - consultation - and collaboration with non-Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) facilities as well as other VA health care professionals and administrators
• The incumbent must be able to comprehend and maintain knowledge of current VA guidelines - policies - Federal regulations - and laws governing medical benefits for Veterans
• The HPDP Program Manager must be capable of providing strong leadership
• Serves as an educational resource for issues related to evidence based HPDP
• Routinely assesses the prevention-related educational needs of both patients and employees
• develops educational strategies to meet those needs appropriately and effectively
• Collaborates in the development - delivery - and evaluation of educational programs and learning outcomes directed towards both Veterans and staff
• Recommend and implement changes at the program or service level to meet HPDP standards
• Responsible for strategic planning - program development and implementation - monitoring and evaluation of HPDP programs and services in the facility
• Ensures that HPDP strategic plan aligns with national goals and is integrated into Primary Care and facility strategic plan
• Partners with Primary Care - the HPDP Committee - Health Behavior Coordinator - Whole Health - Patient Education - and System Redesign/HRO to assist with HPDP- related facility initiatives and utilizes data to support initiatives - including:COVID-19 Preventive Health Inventory Office of Quality and Patient Safety performance measurement tools (e.g. - SHEP and MAT) Community Administration of Vaccine Encounters (CAVE 1.2) - SAIL performance measures Press Gainey survey - complies with the VA Medical Center's Research Policy
• Apply relevant research findings to specialty nursing practice
• Critically evaluates research and incorporates findings appropriately
• Disseminates relevant research findings through practice - education - and consultation
• Organize and share findings appropriately from surveillance activities
• Effectively participates in organization's interdisciplinary approach for performance improvement strategies
• Occupation-specific duties and responsibilities regarding the delivery of selected HPDP services may be assigned locally as appropriate
• Offers mandatory HPDP staff training - coordinates logistics of trainings and enrollment - and ensures compliance with training
• Incorporates training in evidence based HPDP into new employee orientation for Primary Care and other relevant nursing staff
• Attends interdisciplinary team meetings to provide consultations on promotion of preventative health behaviors
• Maintains professional knowledge and skills based on current published or communicated information including professional readings - referenced nursing journals - workshops - and seminars
• Ensures that educational opportunities are provided to clinical and administrative staff members to support and enhance their involvement in and delivery of local HPDP programs - services - and activities
• Develops or coordinates the development of user-friendly tools to assist in successful implementation of HPDP programs and services
• Preferred experiences : Nurse II and Nurse III 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: Monday- Friday 7:30 AM-4:00 PM Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized