Nurse (Veteran's Health Education & Health Promotion Disease Prevention)

Nurse (Veteran's Health Education & Health Promotion Disease Prevention) at Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration in Boise, Idaho, United States Job Description Summary The Boise VAMC Veteran's Health Education (VHE) and Health Promotion Disease Prevention (HPDP) Coordinator is responsible for programmatic management to ensure a coordinated approach to planning, delivering, and evaluating evidence-based Veteran-centered health education programs, services, and resources materials for Veterans and , as appropriate, their family members or caregivers. Responsibilities VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Reward Duties may include, but not limited to: Completing national NCP-directed Healthy Living Team Self-Study Orientation Program within 90 days of hire or appointment to the position and the VHA Central Office-directed HPDP Program Manager Self-Study Orientation Program within 60 days of hire or appointment to the position. Planning, developing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating the overall VHE/HPDP programs at the facility and all CBOCs. Ensuring that VA medical facility VHEI/HPDP programs and services are Veteran centered. Leading VA medical facility efforts for VHA-wide Veteran-centered health education programs, products and resources including new patient orientation, the Veterans Health Library (VHL), self-management programs and other interventions and initiatives that induce health education. Conducting a VA medical facility-wide assessment of Veteran-centered health education programs and HPDP services to determine the gaps or needs, services and products for specific Veteran populations or diseases and conditions, at least every 2 years. Leading the VHEI/HPDP strategic planning process and integrating into the VA medical facility strategic plan and related programs' strategic plans. Program strategic plans are to be developed at least every 2 years and aligned with VA medical facility strategic plans. Participating in orientation programs for new VA health care clinicians, to ensure they are knowledgeable about the VA medical facility VHEI/HPDP program, can effectively refer Veterans, family members or caregivers, if appropriate, to VA medical facility Veterans health education programs and services and document, in the medical record, the Veteran education content, services and programs that they provide in accordance with VA medical facility documentation and The Joint Commission requirements. Collaborating Closely with other members of the Healthy Living Team and other VA health care providers to integrate VHEI/HPDP programs and resources across the VA medical facility continuum of care. Partnering with other clinical disciplines and service lines (e.g., Primary Care, Specialty Care, Acute Care, Geriatrics and Extended Care, Mental Health and Pharmacy) and functioning as the designated subject matter expert and advocate for implementing VA medical facility VHEI/HPDP programs and activities. Coordinating with VA medical facility staff (e.g. Public Affairs Officer, VA Voluntary Services Coordinator, My HealtheVet Coordinator) to develop and available listing of VHEI/HPDP programs and services and promote VHEI/HPDP programs and services to Veterans via VA medical facility newsletters, websites, outreach events, educational fairs or other channels. Serving as the lead facilitator of the TEACH Program and supporting Veteran centered communication skills training and clinician coaching for clinical staff. Chairing the VA medical facility VHEI Committee or subcommittee. Leading or co-leading the facility or HCS HPDP Program Committee or subcommittee. Representing the VA medical facility VHEI/HPDP program on related VA medical facility committees. Serving as the point of contact for communication between the VA medical facility, VISN (including the VISN leads) and national VHEI/HPDP programs. Providing feedback and reports on VHEI/HPDP implementation and programming as well as sharing strong practices as requested to the VISN Program Leads. Providing feedback and reports on VHEI/HPDP programs, services and products as requested to the VA medical facility Director. Providing leadership in the development or modification of delivery processes to support the successful implementation of evidence-based HPDP services into clinical care. Preferred Experience: Applicant must be confident with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Microsoft programs in general. Applicant must have excellent presentation skills, both verbal and visual. Other preferred experience includes chairing a committee, timely communication, the ability to collaborate across many different environments/disciplines, systems thinking, and organizational stewardship skills. Ability to create health education materials, both in paper and electronic forms, at the health literacy level appropriate to the Veteran population a plus. 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 0730-1600 Telework: Not Available Financial Disclosure Report: Not required Requirements Conditions of Employment U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. You may be required to serve a probationary period. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Must pass pre-employment physical examination Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See 'Additional Information' below for details. Qualifications Basic Requirements: Citizenship: Citizen of the United States in accordance with section 7402 to title 38, United States Code (U.S.C.). Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified candidates in accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7407(a). English Language Proficiency: Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed as authorized by 38 U.S.C. 7403(f). Education: Graduate of a school of professional nursing. (1) Education Accreditation Requirement: Nursing education must be from a school of professional nursing accredited by one of the following accrediting organizations at the time the program was completed by the applicant: (a) The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850, Atlanta, GA 30326. The ACEN accredits all levels of nursing programs, including clinical doctorate, masters/post master's certificate, baccalaureate, associate and diploma nursing education programs. (Note: The National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission/NLNAC changed its name to ACEN in May 2013. ACEN's website may be utilized to verify accredited programs using automated inquiry processes; however, for verification of any nursing program's accreditation prior to 1998, an automated inquiry cannot be used and ACEN must be contacted direc To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account