RN - Health Promotion And Disease Prevention (HPDP) Program Manager

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application. Learn more

The Health Promotion and Disease Prevention (HPDP) Program Manager position is in ACC Nursing Service at the VA Palo Alto Health Care System (VAPAHCS), Palo Alto, California. The HPDP Program Manager is a professional nurse who will serve as a facility content expert for the HPDP program and oversee the integration of HPDP services into patient care throughout the facility and affiliated community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs).The incumbent will be supervised by the Whole Health Program Director, under ACC Nursing, who provides the administrative and clinical supervision, general instruction, plans and assigns work, assigns time schedules, approves leave, and completes performance evaluations. Incumbent is responsible for being self-directed in the delivery of patient care under minimal supervision and instruction by a registered nurse.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday: 8:00am to 4:30pm with flexibility to meet patient and program needs.
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

The major duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• The incumbent will serve as a facility content expert for the HPDP program and oversee the integration of HPDP services into patient care throughout the facility and affiliated community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs). The HPDP Program Manager must be knowledgeable about HPDP as well as outreach and local community resources.
• 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 leads efforts to identify HPDP challenges, priorities for improvement, and opportunities for disseminating and sustaining best practices. The incumbent serves as primary facility point of contact for local VISN and national health promotion campaigns and events, ensuring local implementation and participation. The incumbent uses professional standards of practice and care based on the best available scientific evidence to evaluate HPDP programs, services and activities.
• The incumbent advises facility and primary care leadership on clinical and administrative issues related to HPDP, including clinical preventive services. The incumbent advocates for policy and program development and resource allocation to support HPDP programs and services for Veterans. The incumbent provides leadership in the development or modification of service delivery processes to support the successful implementation of HPDP programs and services. The incumbent designs, develops, and facilitates HPDP outreach events including strategies to evaluate outcomes based on the best available evidence. The incumbent develops or coordinates the development of user-friendly tools to assist in successful implementation of HPDP programs and services. The incumbent 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 seminars and serves as an educational resource for issues related to evidence based HPDP.
• The incumbent routinely assesses the prevention-related educational needs of both patients and employees, develops educational programs and learning outcomes, coordinates the development, delivery and evaluation of those programs and recommends and implements changes at the program or service level to meet HPDP standards. The incumbent maintains and chairs a facility interdisciplinary HPDP committee and serves as a facility content expert in HPDP, including clinical preventive services. The incumbent collaborates with primary care and all clinical and administrative services as needed to ensure that HPDP programs and services are available and maintains effective working relationships with other facility staff responsible for related programs and services, including the Health Behavior Coordinator (HBC), Move!, Veterans Health Education, My HealtheVet, Women Veterans Program, Quality Management, Public Affairs, Social Work, Voluntary Service and others. The incumbent serves as the facility liaison to the VISN, VHA National Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention (NCP), and VHA Central Office program office in matters related to HPDP. The incumbent develops relationships with external stakeholders and agencies, including Veterans Service Organizations and community agencies, to enhance and support HPDP programs and services.

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• Job family (Series)

  0610 Nurse

• Requirements

  RequirementsConditions of Employment
  • You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job.
  • Designated and/or Random Drug Testing required.
  • Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
  • Must pass pre-employment examination.
  • You may be required to serve a probationary period.
  • Subject to a background/security investigation.
  • Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
  • Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
  
  Physical Requirements: This position requires heavy lifting, 45 pounds heavy carrying, 45 pounds straight pulling (2 hours); reaching above shoulder; use of fingers; both hands required; walking & standing 8 hours - intermittently; repeated bending; both legs required; ability for rapid mental& muscular coordination simultaneously; near vision correctable at 13" to 16" to Jaeger 1 to 4; far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other; depth perception; ability to distinguish shades of colors; hearing (aide permitted). 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.
  
  QualificationsTo qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, April 27, 2021.
  
  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.
  
  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.
  
  Preferred Criteria:
  • BLS Provider Card
  • Minimum of two (2) years RN experience
  • Recent Ambulatory RN experience
  • Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
  • Master's in Public Health or has public health related experience
  Education

  IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
  
  Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

  Additional information

  Annual leave shall accrue for full-time Nurses, and Nurse Anesthetists at the rate of 8 hours for each full biweekly pay period.
  
  This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
  
  It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.
  
  This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
  
  VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.
  
  Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.
  
  If you are unable to apply online view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.
  
  NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations where patients receive care or who come into contact with VA patients as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, paid and unpaid, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, students, researchers, volunteers, and trainees who work at these facilities. HCP that are unable to receive or otherwise decline a flu shot will be expected to wear a face mask throughout the influenza season.

  
  How You Will Be Evaluated

  You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

  IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your application, résumé, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.
  
  NOTE: Candidate's education and length of nursing practice (experience) will be considered by a Nurse Professional Standards Board in determining the grade and salary of the applicant selected. The recommended salary may be at any point in the range listed for this vacancy.
  
  Experience as an RN will be evaluated to determine if the experience is of an acceptable level of quality with regard to the following four dimensions of nursing: Practice, Professional Development, Collaboration and Scientific Inquiry. Each dimension of practice has criteria that demonstrate essential core competencies for VHA Nursing Personnel. The criteria are as follows:

  • Practice: practice, ethics and resource utilization;
  • Professional Development: performance, education/career development;
  • Collaboration: collegiality, collaboration;
  • Scientific Inquiry: quality of care, research
  Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
  
  Background checks and security clearanceSecurity clearance

  Other

  Drug test required

  Yes

  Position sensitivity and risk

  Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk

  Trust determination process

  Suitability/Fitness

• Required Documents

  Required Documents

  To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
  
  All applicants are required to submit the following supporting document(s):

  • License (Required for All applicants)
  • Resume (Required for ALL applicants)
  Applicants are not required, but highly encouraged to submit the following document:
  • VA Form 10-2850a - Application for Nurses and Nurse Anesthetists can be found at: http://www.va.gov/vaforms/search_action.asp?FormNo=2850&tkey=&Action=Search. (Required if selected)
  • Non-Award SF-50 (VA, other Federal Employees, and Reinstatement eligible)
  • OF-306 Declaration for Federal Employment https://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/of0306.pdf (Required if selected)
  • Copy of Transcripts (Official transcripts will be required if selected)
  The following documents are accepted, and may be required if applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this position. Please use this checklist to ensure you have included all documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), SF-50's (current/former Federal employees), etc.
  
  Veterans' Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference on the Occupational Questionnaire in the section provided and provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) and/or documentation related to your active duty service which shows dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), or dates of impending separation. Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veterans Preference" with required proof as stated on the form. For more information, please visit http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx.
  
  If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

  Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

  Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

• Benefits

  Benefits

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• The public

  U.S. citizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

• Veterans