Associate Director of Patient Care Services/Nurse Executive

Summary The Associate Director for Patient Care Services/Nurse Executive (ADPCS/NE) is a healthcare executive that demonstrates leadership, experience, and creative approaches in the guidance and direction of complex patient care services and programs. They function as an administrator, educator, and consultant with a wide range of experience and authority to improve care for large groups of Veterans through their influence over policy development and decisions at the local, regional, state levels. Learn more about this agency Help Overview Accepting applications Open & closing dates 12/04/2024 to 12/10/2024 Salary $170,029 - $221,900 per year Pay scale & grade VN 5 Help Location 1 vacancy in the following location: Poplar Bluff, MO Remote job No Telework eligible Yes-as determined by the agency policy. Travel Required 25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position. Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Permanent - If you are a current Nurse V this position will be a Detail NTE 120 days. If you are a current Nurse IV this position will be a Promotion NTE 120. Work schedule Full-time Service Excepted Promotion potential None Job family (Series) 0610 Nurse Supervisory status Yes Security clearance Other Drug test Yes Position sensitivity and risk Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk Trust determination process Credentialing Suitability/Fitness Financial disclosure Yes Bargaining unit status No Announcement number CBSS 25-TL Control number Help This job is open to Internal to an agency Current federal employees of this agency. Clarification from the agency This position is open to current VISN 15 employees and those eligible for CTAP. Videos Help Duties This is a temporary position not to exceed 120 days. Applicant selected may be appointed permanently at a later date without competition. The VISN 15 Network Office is committed to Diversity and Inclusion. Together, we strive to create and maintain a working and learning environment that promotes professional growth and teamwork. We offer an inclusive, equitable, and welcoming environment where we celebrate our individual differences and unite as a team toward a common goal of providing outstanding service to our Nation's Veterans. Major Duties & Responsibilities: Associate Director for Patient Care Services/Nurse Executive (ADPCS/NE) is a member of the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and is the top executive within nursing services. They serve as the chief spokesperson for organized nursing services and is responsible for the integration and collaboration of nursing with other professional disciplines and functional areas in the achievement of Veteran centered organizational goals. The ADPCS/NE is comprised of leadership and administrative components associated with critical health care issues and activities that influence the organizational mission, health care, and policy. They are accountable to the Health Care System Medical Director and are an integral part of the senior leadership team. The ADPCS/NE is a key leader in strategic planning, organization assessment, and program development and participates with the ELT and strategic thought leaders to initiate and execute planning and decision-making processes. They are responsible for establishing standards for the practice of nursing at the health care system level and ensuring quality nursing services. The ADPCS/NE is responsible for the practice of nursing 24/7. This includes all registered nurses, advanced practice nurses, and allied health staff (LPNs, NAs, etc.). They have line authority over the Deputy Associate Director Patient Care Services (DADPCS)/ Deputy Nurse Executive, Sterile Processing Service (SPS), Chaplain Service, and Social Work Service (SWS). The incumbent exercises final authority and approval for the following: job descriptions, policies, and procedures; standards of patient care, treatment, and services; nursing practice standards; staffing plans; functional statements; and standards to measure, assess, and improve patient outcomes. They also delegate activities to service lines under the purview of the ADPCS/NE. The ADPCS/NE ensures all registered nurses, advanced practice nurses, and licensed practical/vocational nurses are licensed, certified, and/or registered upon employment and thereafter. They also ensure competency processes are in place to evaluate individual practice, as well as a review process for annual performance ratings. The ADPCS/NE promotes a healthy work environment for nursing through the implementation of shared decision-making; a spirit of inquiry and the use of evidence-based practice; and an academic environment supportive of education and research to promote the profession of nursing. They support and promote a High Reliability Organization (HRO) founded on a collective mindfulness approach to develop evidence-based health care solutions that promote a culture of prevention and safety. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30 am - 4:00 pm CST Telework: This position is eligible for telework on an Ad-Hoc basis. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Required Help 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. 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: 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. The following Scope, Education and Dimension criteria must be met to qualify for Nurse V: Scope: Practice of an executive nature, comprised of complex leadership and administrative components, associated with critical health care issues and activities that drive meeting the organizational mission, health care and policy. Education: Master's degree in Nursing (MSN) and 5 years of professional nursing experience, one of which is specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse IV and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse V; OR Master's degree in a related field with a BSN and 5 years of professional nursing experience, one of which is specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse IV and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse V; OR a Doctoral degree in Nursing and 4 years of professional nursing experience . click apply for full job details