NURSE IV - CHIEF OF ACUTE CARE INPATIENT NURSING
Company: Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
Location: Milwaukee
Posted on: October 22, 2024
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Job Description:
Summary The Nurse IV Chief Nurse for Acute Care Inpatient
Nursing (CN-ACIN) executes leadership that is characterized by
substantial and continuous responsibility and accountability for
population groups or integrated programs that cross services and/or
discipline lines and, influence the organizational healthcare
mission. Responsibilities The Nurse IV CN-ACIN functions as an
advisor, administrator, educator, consultant, and mentor who
possesses a wide range of experience and leadership ability. The
CN-ACIN provides senior leadership and oversight for daily clinical
and administrative operations within nursing as directed by the
Deputy Associate Director for Patient Care Services (DADPCS) and/or
Associate Director for Patient Care Services (ADPCS.) The CN-ACIN
must establish and maintain effective relationships with all levels
of medical center personnel and relate effectively with customers,
families, and the community as well as program and service leaders
at the local and network levels. Key relationships with staff are
needed to: Assist nurse managers and advanced practitioners to
carry out the functions and activities expected of them, Contribute
ideas and recommendations for the establishment of standards of
care, policies, and objectives for the enhancement of nursing
organization-wide, Assist in policy-making activities as related to
customer service and the overall functioning of administrative and
clinical programs, and Collaborate with other health care staff to
establish and maintain programs that cross service and/or
discipline lines and influence organizational mission and health
care. 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: Full Time Telework: Upon
successful completion of orientation. 1-2 days per PP, with
supervisory approval. 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. 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 Preferred Experience:
3-5 years Nurse Manager experience with progressively increasing
duty assignments Certification preferred (i.e. Nurse Manager,
Surgical/Procedural Services, Facility Flow) Working knowledge of
inpatient care processes, and an in-depth knowledge of hospital
policies and procedures Demonstrated leadership in improving and
sustaining the quality and effectiveness of care Experience in
writing administrative documents such as proposals, requests for
funding/staff, policies/guidelines/standard operating procedures,
and responses to inquiries from internal/external entities.
Knowledge of statistics and computer programs Knowledge of
principles of quality and performance management, patient safety
and evaluation techniques. High level of emotional intelligence
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills 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 IV: Scope:
Executes leadership that is characterized by substantial and
continuous responsibility and accountability for population groups
or integrated programs that cross service and/or discipline lines
and influence organizational mission and health care. Education:
Master's degree in Nursing (MSN) and 4 years of professional
nursing experience, one of which is specialized nursing experience
equivalent to Nurse III and meets all dimension requirements for
Nurse IV; OR Master's degree in a *related field with a BSN and 4
years of professional nursing experience, one of which is
specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse III and meets
all dimension requirements for Nurse IV; OR a Doctoral degree in
nursing and 3 years of professional nursing experience, one of
which is specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse III and
meets all dimension requirements for Nurse IV; OR a Doctoral degree
in a *related field with a BSN and 3 years of professional nursing
experience, one of which is specialized nursing experience
equivalent to Nurse III and meets all dimension requirements for
Nurse IV. *Note: Foreign education programs/degrees are not
creditable as related degrees. Dimensions: Leadership. Leads health
care delivery by leveraging evidence-based practices,
industry-leading research, and innovative care models. Drives a
shared vision and successfully leads change to improve performance
and attain measurable outcomes at the program or service level.
Business Acumen. Transforms health care by implementing new
processes, technology, informatics, and data analytics using
business models and fundamental concepts of resource management at
the program or service level. Inspiring an Industry-Leading
Culture. Employs an industry leading, shared decision-making
culture. Cultivates a diverse and inclusive workforce that serves
Veterans, families and caregivers of all backgrounds and builds
trust, cultural competencies and catalyzes dynamic teams at the
program or service level. Communication and Relationship
Management. Directs the effective use of relationship management
principles to achieve positive customer service experiences that
are consistent with professional organizational values, beliefs and
practices at the program or services level. Professional and Social
Responsibility. Operationalizes a culture of holistic care, health
advocacy and health equity. Applies ethical principles in
decision-making at the program or service level. Advances nursing
knowledge through health science research and the translation and
dissemination of evidence into practice to maximize the value to
Veterans and the community. Reference: For more information on this
qualification standard, please visit
https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. Physical
Requirements: This position requires potentially long periods of
continued walking, standing, lifting and sitting. Education
IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if
you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of
Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or
institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can
verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If
you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements,
you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your
transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For
further information, visit:
http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.Note
for RNs: 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. The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing
(ACEN), located at 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 directly via their email contact
information on the ACEN website to verify.) The Commission on
Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), located at 655 K Street, NW,
Suite 7, Washington, DC 20001. The CCNE is an accrediting arm of
the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) and
accredits nursing education programs at the bachelor and master's
level. 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. Pursuant to VHA
Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to
be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations
as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA
HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA
locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated
against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination
before your start date. The agency will provide additional
information regarding what information or documentation will be
needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation
from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process.
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.
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