Registered Nurse-Chief of Spinal Cord Injury

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The Long Beach VA is looking for a Chief Registered Nurse for Spinal Cord Injury! This position will report to the Deputy Associate Director of Patient Care 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 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 Lifestyle. Employs an industry leading, shared decision-making lifestyle.

Cultivates a workforce that serves Veterans, families and caregivers of all backgrounds and builds trust, lifestyle 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 lifestyle 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.

Preferred Experience and Education: Specialty Certification; 5 Years of progressive leadership experience; DNP preferred Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.

Physical Requirements: This work is mostly sedentary and requires some standing, bending and carrying light items.

The incumbent must have the ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time to interact with the patients and other services. Major Duties:

Provides executive leadership and direct supervision over the following areas: The Tibor Rubin Medical Center Spinal Cord Injury Disorders (SCI/D) Healthcare Group is one of the 25 SCI/D Centers Hubs Nationwide in the VHA system.

The VA SCI/D System of Care (SCSC) utilizes the Hub and Spokes Model of Care consisting of SCI/D Centers being designated as the Hub.

The Hubs or Centers are given the responsibility of supporting the designated Spoke sites within a selected area or catchment area.

The VA system of care provides a lifetime of care for Veterans with SCI/D. The SCSC maintains a National Spinal Cord Data (SCD) Registry.

The VA SCI/D System of care utilizes the term "VERA credit" status to identify designated SCI diagnoses and is used for calculating workload and funding disbursement.

SCI/D HCG is one of the largest of the 25 VA SCI Centers in the nation with 90 acute inpatient beds, 12 long term care beds, SCI Outpatient Clinic and Urgent Care, as well as the SCI Rehabilitation Program, Home Care and Telehealth Care.

It is a fully integrated group using an interdisciplinary approach to assist Veterans with SCI/D develop capabilities needed to attain personal independence and lifelong health and well-being.

The SCI/D HCG serves as the referral center (Hub) for the community and three associated SCI clinic "spokes".

Responsible for the following duties: Assuring the care and service provided within the HCG is consistent with the SCI/D staff bylaws, rules and regulations; Ensuring that Professional Nursing Practice is consistent with the standards established by the VALBHS Associate Director of Patient Care Services/Nurse Executive; Developing strategic planning for the SCI/D Health Care Group that contributes to the VALBHS plan; Devising, implementing and evaluating SCI/D Health Care Group budget; Ensuring adequacy of individual treatment modalities prescribed for all persons served, including notation of contraindications and precautions developed with participation of interdisciplinary professional personnel; Providing oversight and direction through decision making processes related to admission and continued services for all persons served; Providing input and direction into medical issues of all persons served; Securing ongoing relationships with key stakeholders; Assuring performance improvement and systems redesign based on measured outcomes and evidence-based practice; Establishing policies and written procedures that identify functions and responsibilities of interdisciplinary personnel to ensure adequacy of treatment for all stakeholders.

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 Thru Friday, 7:30am to 4:00pm Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

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