Evidence Based Practice Coordinator Registered Nurse
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Albuquerque, NM - USA
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Job Summary
The VA New Mexico Healthcare System is seeking an Evidence Based Practice Coordinator Registered Nurse to serve in our Clinical Care Outcomes!
The Evidenced-Based Practice (EBP) Nurse Coordinator is responsible for working collaboratively with nursing and interprofessional colleagues on the development implementation coordination and evaluation of process improvement and EBP partnership the EBP Nurse Coordinator promotes research-related activities including dissemination of results through internal and external presentations and publications in refereed journals. The EBP Nurse Coordinator serves as an expert consultant to mentor nursing staff nursing leaders and students in the utilization and dissemination of EBP. The EBP Nurse Coordinator provides leadership in EBP related to complex health care issues that influence health care and policy development promoting the VHA Mission. The EBP Nurse Coordinator demonstrates leadership in enhancing group dynamics and facilitating team decision-making to promote practice changes that lead to sustainable outcomes.
- Fosters a culture of clinical inquiry to facilitate the integration of research findings with patient values/preferences to improve the quality and delivery of care.
- Provides leadership for the development implementation and evaluation of EBP and process improvements and collaboratively works with the Associate Director of Patient Care Services (ADPCS) Deputy ADPCS Chief Nurses Nurse Managers Nurse Educators front-line nurses and other disciplines in the implementation of EBP into patient care practices to meet the organizations mission and goals.
- Identifies current trends in clinical research EBP and research utilization.
- Participates in or leads process improvement/EBP staffing methodology and other strategic plan initiatives to improve nurse-sensitive indicators and other quality metrics.
- Collaborates with nurses work groups councils and committees in reviewing the literature to assure that policies/procedures/protocols are evidenced-based and foster translation of research findings into practice.
- Collaborates with staff other disciplines faculty students and peers in developing conducting and evaluating EBP activities and programs.
- Participates in EBP education programs and monitors their effectiveness in advancing EBP competencies of nurses.
- Disseminates best practice through publications presentations and other formats to build nursing knowledge.
- Keeps abreast of best practice research and relevant clinical information to identify own educational and professional development needs.
- Provides leadership within the profession contributing to the professional growth and development of colleagues at the local regional state and national level.
- Collects and analyzes health care data to support coordinated and efficient and high-quality care improved Nursing processes and improve patient outcomes.
- Collaborates with Nurse Educators to formulate staff education plans to be carried out in formal and informal milieus.
- Computer literacy requirements include knowledge and experience with word processing spreadsheet data base and presentation programs used at the facility and knowledge of computer hardware used by staff sufficient to instruct on and/or resolve issues related to use of computers.
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 730am to 4pm
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
- 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 ( Effective May 7 2025 drivers 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.
- Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
As a condition of employment for accepting this position you will be required to serve a 2-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public determining if your employment advances the public interest we may consider:
- Your performance and conduct;
- The needs and interests of the agency;
- Whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
- Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.
- Complete all application requirements detailed in the Required Documents section of this announcement.
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 masters level bridge program in nursing who have completed coursework equivalent to a bachelors 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.)
Preferred Experience:
- 5 years of clinical bedside nursing experience.
- Experience linking evidence to practice change.
- Knowledge of National Patient Safety Goals as stated by Joint Commission.
- Familiarity with VA specific key performance indicators and metrics.
- Experience with quality safety (QS) quality management (QM) and quality assurance (QA) pertinent to nurse sensitive indicators and nurse competencies.
- Advanced data and resource utilization skills.
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: I Level I
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard please visit Requirements: Heavy lifting (45 lbs and over); Heavy carrying (45 lbs and over); Straight pulling and pushing; reaching above shoulder; use of fingers; both hands required; walking and standing up to 8 hours; repeated bending; Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously; hearing aid permitted.
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 applicants 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.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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