Chief Nurse/Outpatient & Staff Development
Chief Nurse/Outpatient & Staff Development (Patient Care Service):
Provides executive leadership and direct supervision to the Nurse Managers/Supervisors over the following units:
Blind Rehab, Intravenous Therapy Team, Staff Development, administrative staff who support the service, and Outpatient Medicine Clinics. Research and evidence based investigations are matrixed into responsibilities, as the Incumbent reviews nursing studies and facilitates implementation and publicly related to outcomes. Oversight for nursing orientation and nursing education; works collaboratively with the Chief of Education to facilitate educational programs. Is the VA Nursing Academy VA Coordinator, the NNEI Coordinator, and coordinates with 15 schools of nursing to provide clinical experiences for professional and practical nursing students. Assesses, plans, and evaluates the processes and daily operations of the outpatient units and Staff Development. In collaboration with the Associate Chiefs of Staff for Acute and Subspecialty Care and for Primary Care and CBOCs, designs and implements Interdisciplinary programs within the service and medical center. Responsible for assessing and recommending the allocation of human and material resources. In determining staffing levels models in areas not yet under NHPPD, managing overtime, and plays a significant role in the recruitment and retention of nursing staff. Ensures competency assessment is completed on each nursing employee annually. Reviews EDRP, VASQUIP, IPEC, Performance Measures, and other data for trends and early intervention; formulates follow-up plans with Nurse Executive Team, Nurse Managers, the service, and the medical center. Reports directly to the Associate Director for Patient Care Services and covers in his/her absence as designated. Work Schedule:
Tour of Duty, Monday through Friday 7:
30am to 4:
00pm, with flexibility to meet work demands Telework:
Not authorized Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required Recruitment/Relocation Incentive:
Not authorized Basic Requirements (1) Citizenship Citizen of the United States. (Noncitizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizen) (2) Graduation from School of Nursing (a) Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate State agency, and accredited by one of the following accrediting bodies at the time the program was completed by the applicant. NOTE:
See exception in subparagraph (b) below for candidates who are enrolled in a MSN Bridge Program. 1. The National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC), an accrediting arm of the National League for Nursing located at 61 Broadway, 33rd Floor, New York, New York 10006 or call (800) 669-1656 extension 153. The NLNAC accredits all levels of nursing programs. Additional information may be obtained from the NLNAC web site; or 2. The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), an accrediting arm of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN). The CCNE accredits bachelors and masters degree programs, and is located at One Dupont Circle N.W., Suite 530, Washington, DC 20036 or call (202) 463-6930. Additional information may be obtained from the CCNE web site. (b) 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. In these programs, students are given a certificate of professional nursing to sit for the NCLEX and should submit this certification to VA prior to appointment. Students do not earn a BSN, but receive a MSN degree upon completion of course work. A copy of the MSN transcript must be provided to VA. Bridge programs that confer a master's degree also fully meet the education requirement, even though a Bachelor's Degree is not awarded.(c) 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. (3) Registration Condition of Employment. A registered nurse (RN) will have a current, full, active and unrestricted registration as a graduate professional nurse in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth (i.e., Puerto Rico) of the U.S. or in the District of Columbia. (4) Physical Requirements This position requires visual acuity (glasses permitted), keen hearing (hearing aid permitted), clear distinctive speech, and manual dexterity. This position requires potentially long periods of continued walking, standing, stooping, sitting, bending, pulling, and pushing. 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, or home settings. Use of rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously. 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. Must complete annual Employee Health requirements, such as annual TB screening or testing, as a condition of employment. VA facilities must make reasonable accommodation for the physical or mental limitations of an applicant or employee who is a qualified person with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the department or agency. (5) English Language Proficiency RNs appointed to direct patient care positions must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) and 7407(d). Grade Determinations:
The following criteria must be met in determining the grade assignment of candidates. Nurse IV Master's degree in nursing or related field with BSN and approximately 4-5 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a Doctoral degree in nursing or related field and appropriate basic or advanced certification desired, and approximately 3-4 years of nursing practice/experience; AND appropriate basic or advanced certification is desired. PRACTICE Practice:
Uses an analytical framework, such as the nursing process, to create an environment that facilitates the delivery of care. Coordinates and evaluates integrated programs or demonstrates clinical excellence in management of population groups. Ethics:
Provides leadership in addressing ethical issues that impact clients and staff in or beyond the organization and the local health care community. Resource Utilization:
Designs, modifies, and implements systems compatible with professional standards and with the mission and goals of the organization to improve the cost-effective use of resources. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Education/Career Development:
Develops staff for career progression. Forecasts new knowledge needs for changing practice environments/population groups. Plans, implements, and evaluates strategies to meet those needs. Performance:
Implements standards of professional practice and accrediting bodies, and applicable regulations. COLLABORATION Collaboration:
Demonstrates leadership in developing productive working relationships with groups in other programs, services, academic settings, and community agencies Collegiality:
Contributes to the professional growth and development of colleagues and other health care providers at the local, regional, state, or national level. SCIENTIFIC INQUIRY Quality of Care:
Provides leadership in improving and sustaining the quality and effectiveness of care in diverse or complex programs. Research:
Collaborates with staff, other disciplines, faculty, and peers in developing, conducting, and evaluating research activities and programs Preferred
Experience:
Demonstrated experience in managing staff across multiple settings. Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrated experience with lean management and use of lean management principles to drive performance and efficiency. Experience working in a High Reliability setting with demonstrated involvement in driving performance. Reference:
VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-6 Nurse Qualification Standard.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Provides executive leadership and direct supervision to the Nurse Managers/Supervisors over the following units:
Blind Rehab, Intravenous Therapy Team, Staff Development, administrative staff who support the service, and Outpatient Medicine Clinics. Research and evidence based investigations are matrixed into responsibilities, as the Incumbent reviews nursing studies and facilitates implementation and publicly related to outcomes. Oversight for nursing orientation and nursing education; works collaboratively with the Chief of Education to facilitate educational programs. Is the VA Nursing Academy VA Coordinator, the NNEI Coordinator, and coordinates with 15 schools of nursing to provide clinical experiences for professional and practical nursing students. Assesses, plans, and evaluates the processes and daily operations of the outpatient units and Staff Development. In collaboration with the Associate Chiefs of Staff for Acute and Subspecialty Care and for Primary Care and CBOCs, designs and implements Interdisciplinary programs within the service and medical center. Responsible for assessing and recommending the allocation of human and material resources. In determining staffing levels models in areas not yet under NHPPD, managing overtime, and plays a significant role in the recruitment and retention of nursing staff. Ensures competency assessment is completed on each nursing employee annually. Reviews EDRP, VASQUIP, IPEC, Performance Measures, and other data for trends and early intervention; formulates follow-up plans with Nurse Executive Team, Nurse Managers, the service, and the medical center. Reports directly to the Associate Director for Patient Care Services and covers in his/her absence as designated. Work Schedule:
Tour of Duty, Monday through Friday 7:
30am to 4:
00pm, with flexibility to meet work demands Telework:
Not authorized Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required Recruitment/Relocation Incentive:
Not authorized Basic Requirements (1) Citizenship Citizen of the United States. (Noncitizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizen) (2) Graduation from School of Nursing (a) Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate State agency, and accredited by one of the following accrediting bodies at the time the program was completed by the applicant. NOTE:
See exception in subparagraph (b) below for candidates who are enrolled in a MSN Bridge Program. 1. The National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC), an accrediting arm of the National League for Nursing located at 61 Broadway, 33rd Floor, New York, New York 10006 or call (800) 669-1656 extension 153. The NLNAC accredits all levels of nursing programs. Additional information may be obtained from the NLNAC web site; or 2. The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), an accrediting arm of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN). The CCNE accredits bachelors and masters degree programs, and is located at One Dupont Circle N.W., Suite 530, Washington, DC 20036 or call (202) 463-6930. Additional information may be obtained from the CCNE web site. (b) 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. In these programs, students are given a certificate of professional nursing to sit for the NCLEX and should submit this certification to VA prior to appointment. Students do not earn a BSN, but receive a MSN degree upon completion of course work. A copy of the MSN transcript must be provided to VA. Bridge programs that confer a master's degree also fully meet the education requirement, even though a Bachelor's Degree is not awarded.(c) 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. (3) Registration Condition of Employment. A registered nurse (RN) will have a current, full, active and unrestricted registration as a graduate professional nurse in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth (i.e., Puerto Rico) of the U.S. or in the District of Columbia. (4) Physical Requirements This position requires visual acuity (glasses permitted), keen hearing (hearing aid permitted), clear distinctive speech, and manual dexterity. This position requires potentially long periods of continued walking, standing, stooping, sitting, bending, pulling, and pushing. 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, or home settings. Use of rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously. 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. Must complete annual Employee Health requirements, such as annual TB screening or testing, as a condition of employment. VA facilities must make reasonable accommodation for the physical or mental limitations of an applicant or employee who is a qualified person with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the department or agency. (5) English Language Proficiency RNs appointed to direct patient care positions must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) and 7407(d). Grade Determinations:
The following criteria must be met in determining the grade assignment of candidates. Nurse IV Master's degree in nursing or related field with BSN and approximately 4-5 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a Doctoral degree in nursing or related field and appropriate basic or advanced certification desired, and approximately 3-4 years of nursing practice/experience; AND appropriate basic or advanced certification is desired. PRACTICE Practice:
Uses an analytical framework, such as the nursing process, to create an environment that facilitates the delivery of care. Coordinates and evaluates integrated programs or demonstrates clinical excellence in management of population groups. Ethics:
Provides leadership in addressing ethical issues that impact clients and staff in or beyond the organization and the local health care community. Resource Utilization:
Designs, modifies, and implements systems compatible with professional standards and with the mission and goals of the organization to improve the cost-effective use of resources. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Education/Career Development:
Develops staff for career progression. Forecasts new knowledge needs for changing practice environments/population groups. Plans, implements, and evaluates strategies to meet those needs. Performance:
Implements standards of professional practice and accrediting bodies, and applicable regulations. COLLABORATION Collaboration:
Demonstrates leadership in developing productive working relationships with groups in other programs, services, academic settings, and community agencies Collegiality:
Contributes to the professional growth and development of colleagues and other health care providers at the local, regional, state, or national level. SCIENTIFIC INQUIRY Quality of Care:
Provides leadership in improving and sustaining the quality and effectiveness of care in diverse or complex programs. Research:
Collaborates with staff, other disciplines, faculty, and peers in developing, conducting, and evaluating research activities and programs Preferred
Experience:
Demonstrated experience in managing staff across multiple settings. Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrated experience with lean management and use of lean management principles to drive performance and efficiency. Experience working in a High Reliability setting with demonstrated involvement in driving performance. Reference:
VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-6 Nurse Qualification Standard.
- Department:
0610 Nurse - Salary Range:
$106,954 to $142,242 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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