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The Wound Care Nurse Program Manager (WCNPM) provides comprehensive, patient centered health care services with administrative oversight by the Chief Nurse of the service. The WCNPM is responsible for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the wound care program and for all veterans receiving service at the Memphis VAMC. 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: Wound and Ostomy Certification (5) Five years of Med/Surg. hospital experience Strong computer skills - proficient with Windows applications 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. 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: To perform in a fully successful manner, the individual must have the physical ability to perform job-related duties which require lifting, standing, bending, transferring, stooping, stretching, walking, pushing, or pulling without assistance from another patient care provider or significant other. A health examination must be successfully completed prior to this assignment and periodically thereafter as required by the Employee Health Clinic policy. There will be intermittent exposure to blood and body fluids. ["The Registered Nurse - Wound Care Nurse Program Manager (WCNPM): Serves as a consultant for patients with complex draining wounds, fistulas, pressure sores, as well as skin problems related to renal and urinary incontinence and high risk foot problems. Adheres to established policies, standard of care, and standards of practice that demonstrates leadership within Nursing Service. Possesses ability to collect, analyze and present data to various audiences. Possesses ability to work on several complex issues at a time. Serves as a resource for co-workers and other multi-disciplines of the nursing unit staff for education, evidence-based practice, and research. Possesses knowledge of VA wound care performance measures and unit goals as established by the Nurse Manager on the inpatient units. Provides direct care and monitoring on an interim basis. Responds to wound consults in a timely manner. Participates in quality improvement projects. Educates staff, patients and family members in wound care/developments in care and management of wounds and fistulas. Grows/develops the wound care program so that staff are more involved with staging wounds and having unit peer leaders for wound care. Conducts outpatient clinics for all related wound care concerns. Collects data, prepares/submits reports for research studies. Helps develop discharge plans and referrals. Leads performance improvement efforts in preventing and reducing acquired pressure injuries. Submits data quarter to management regarding QI initiatives. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards Pay Schedule: NF96\nWork Schedule: Monday-Friday, 730A-4P\nTelework: Not Available\nVirtual: This is not a virtual position.\nRelocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized\nPermanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized\nFinancial Disclosure Report: Not required"]