Deputy Associate Director for Patient Care Services (Registered Nurse)

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The Deputy Associate Director for Patient Care Services (ADPCS) is for Tibor Rubin VA Medical Center and its associated community-based outpatient clinics.

The DADPCS is a key member of the Senior Executive Leadership Team and is involved in strategic planning, organizational assessment and program development.

They have the authority and responsibility for establishing standards of nursing practice and ensuring the continuous and timely availability of quality nursing services.

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, one of which is specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse IV and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse V; OR a Doctoral 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 IV and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse V.

*Note: Foreign education programs/degrees are not creditable as related degrees. Dimension Requirements: Leadership.

Establishes the strategic direction for health care delivery, evidence-based practices, industry-leading research, and innovative care models.

Creates a shared vision and successfully leads change to improve performance and attain measurable outcomes at the organization or enterprise level. Business Acumen.

Transforms health care through the application of new processes, technology, informatics, data analytics, business principles, systems thinking and resource management at the organization or enterprise level.

Inspiring an Industry-Leading Lifestyle.

Establishes an industry leading, shared decision-making lifestyle; a workforce that serves Veterans, families, and caregivers of all backgrounds; builds trust and lifestyle competencies and catalyzes dynamic teams at the organization and enterprise level.

Communication and Relationship Management.

Drives the effective use of relationship management principles to achieve positive customer service experiences that are consistent with professional and organizational values, beliefs, and practices at the organizational or enterprise level.

Professional and Social Responsibility. Sets the standard for a lifestyle of holistic care, health advocacy and health equity.

Applies ethical principles in decision-making at the organization or enterprise level.

Advances nursing knowledge through health science research and the translation and dissemination of evidence into practice to maximize the value to Veterans, the community, and the health care industry.

Preferred Experience: - Doctorate in Nursing Practice (DNP) preferred - executive leadership experience preferred - national certification in nurse executive practice preferred - proven ability to demonstrate the tenants of Servant Leadership - extensive experience in leading lean organizations and well-versed leading process improvement activities Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.

VA Regulations, specifically Appendix G-6 Nurse Qualification Standard Physical Requirements: This position requires visual acuity, keen hearing, clear distinctive speech, and manual dexterity.

This position requires potentially long periods of continued walking, standing, and sitting.

The incumbent may be exposed to infected patients and contaminated materials and may be required to don protective clothing.

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.

In the performance of duties, the incumbent may be required to drive and/or ride in government vehicles. Major Duties:

Duties, responsibilities, and tasks may include, but are not limited to : Participates in life-long learning opportunities that contribute to the continuous advancement of health science and business processes at the organizational or enterprise level.

Ensures compliance with accreditation and federal standards. Uses concepts of economics, cost benefit analyses, and business models to set priorities and measurable goals.

Partners with the ADPCS/NE to co-lead the transformation of established practices to cultivate inquiry and innovation for the future.

Partners with the ADPCS/NE to objectively analyze strategic plans and actions related to healthcare, quality, and safety issues at all levels of the organization.

Able to influence strategic thought leaders within the facility to build consensus and cooperation, to successfully accomplish goals. Acts as a catalyst for change.

Upholds professional and ethical principles that contribute to the creation of a workforce to serve Veterans, families, and caregivers of all backgrounds at the organization and enterprise level.

Advocates for healthcare policy that provides reliable, accessible, and affordable healthcare.

Implements optimal and competent health care practices in all settings to address social and health inequities.

Provides visionary thinking to build a shared vision and influence others to take action in partnership with the ADPCS/NE.

Leads and supports the development of facility-wide patient care delivery programs, policies, guidelines, and procedures that describe and guide how patients' health care needs are assessed, evaluated, and met.

Supports/ensures practices are in place to recognize and incorporate organizational beliefs and values to achieve positive customer service experiences.

Builds creditability and sustains collaborative relationships at all levels of the organization related to all healthcare constituents.

Identifies and supports organizational and political influences to incorporate strategic action plans. Communicates with transparency, clarity, and integrity.

Understands communication styles when engaging with all organizational partners. Ensures the integration of advocacy and equity models of care in practice.

Leads and translates evidence-based research into practice. Partners with the ADPCS/NE to sustain the interest and eagerness to advance knowledge through evidence and research.

Recognizes and encompasses beliefs, values, and influences in one's own decision-making. Develops and supports an environment for ethical decision-making throughout the organization.

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, 7:30am - 4:00pm Telework: AD-HOC Only Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Authorized for highly qualified candidates Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized