Summary Demonstrates specialized experience that is characterized by responsibility and accountability for analysis that crosses services and/or discipline lines and influences the organizational mission. Follows procedures per established policies and guidelines. Influences outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team. Core elements of performance include knowledge and active participation in the program level quality improvement process. Responsibilities Functions or Scope of Assigned Duties: The Nurse II Clinical Analyst/Educator Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing local level analysis of data to support quality endeavors. Is responsible for managing and completing all analytical reports associated with the Medicine Service Programs. This Includes: customer service reports, provider profiles, AD Hoc reports, clinic workload and productivity, electronic consult monitor, waiting times, clinic access/utilization reviews, and quality improvement measures. Continually reviews clinics in accordance with established performance measures in the areas of Ql and clinical care delivered (Oryx) with the goal of identifying strengths and weaknesses and developing plans of action for improvement. Specific reports include but not limited to: Encounter Activity Reports, Workload Report, Encounter Activity Required Report, Forecasting CUSS, Active/Pending Consults, EPAS submissions/edits, ECPS (Prescribing/DEA access), and Access reports. The Clinical Analyst/Educator will demonstrate professionalism by building, supporting, and creating alignments for data management best practices, analytic initiatives, and innovation through collaboration and stakeholder engagement. Collects data and develops charts that enable the service to make data driven decisions. Participates in data analysis projects using qualitative and quantitative methods such as interviews, statistical analysis, surveys, site visits and observations. Investigates any data discrepancies in a timely manner and presents findings to management. Follows established performance metrics and works with other staff members to identify problem areas and potential solutions. Participates in the development of logical business models and relational databases to programmatically prepare data for analysis. Participates in the design of algorithms, workflow processes, and layouts for data sets used for modeling and data mining. The Nurse Ill Clinical Analyst/Educator Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing local level analysis of data to support quality endeavors. Is responsible for managing and completing all analytical reports associated with the Medicine Service Programs. This Includes: customer service reports, provider profiles, AD Hoc reports, clinic workload and productivity, electronic consult monitor, waiting times, clinic access/utilization reviews, and quality improvement measures. Continually reviews clinics in accordance with established performance measures in the areas of QI and clinical care delivered (Oryx) with the goal of identifying strengths and weaknesses and developing plans of action for improvement. Specific reports include but not limited to: Encounter Activity Reports, Workload Report, Encounter Activity Required Report, Forecasting CUSS, Active/Pending Consults, EPAS submissions/edits, ECPS (Prescribing/DEA access), and Access reports. The Clinical Analyst/Educator will demonstrate professionalism by building, supporting, and creating alignments for data management best practices, analytic initiatives, and innovation through collaboration and stakeholder engagement. Collects data and develops charts that enable the service to make data driven decisions. Participates in data analysis projects using qualitative and quantitative methods such as interviews, statistical analysis, surveys, site visits and observations. Investigates any data discrepancies in a timely manner and presents findings to management. Follows established performance metrics and works with other staff members to identify problem areas and potential solutions. 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, 0730 - 1600. The Work Schedule is subject to change based on agency needs. Telework: Yes, Ad-hoc, as determined by the agency policy. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized 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. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation. A drug test is required for the position. The position is subject to random drug testing. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. 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/13060606. 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/. Preferred Experience: The ideal candidate has strong experience supporting clinical quality and access operations by preparing and analyzing customer service reports, provider profiles, productivity data, consult metrics, and performance measures. They are proficient in utilizing a wide range of clinical and operational data systems and VA specific platforms, including electronics consult management tools, EPAS submission/edit systems, ECPS prescribing/DEA access platforms, Forecasting CUSS, Encounter Activity reporting Systems, workload and productivity tracking software, access and utilization review tools. The role requires expertise in access management and quality metrics and is responsible for providing education on consult processes, documentation standards, and clinical compliance. Physical Requirements: This clinical position includes a level of physicality normally associated with direct patient care duties performed by nurses such as long periods of continued walking, standing, sitting, moderate lifting, repeated bending, or kneeling. Examples may include, but are not limited to: significant amounts of time standing, assisting assigned patients utilization of safe patient handling and mobility protocols Education "Please make sure your resume / CV includes the School of which you earned your degree to include city and state, @type of degree earned, as well as the date your degree was conferred (month, day, and year) so your education can be verified. IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Additional Information This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. 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. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement. Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.
