Associate Chief Nurse -Geriatrics & Extended Care

Job description

Summary

The Associate Chief Nurse (ACN) 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. The Nurse ACN functions as an advisor - administrator - educator - consultant - and mentor who possesses a wide range of experience and leadership ability.

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

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

Releases 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: Demonstrated experience in nursing leadership is highly desirable - and valid Driver's License Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit

Physical Requirements: See VA Handbook 5019.

Duties

The Associate Chief Nurse (ACN) for Geriatrics - Extended Care functions as an advisor - administrator - educator - consultant - and mentor who possesses a wide range of experience and leadership ability

The ACN provides senior leadership and oversight for daily clinical and administrative operations within nursing as directed by the Associate Director for Patient Care Services (ADPCS)

The ACN supports the integration and collaboration of nursing with other professional disciplines and functional areas in the mutual achievement of patient-centered and organizational goals

They champion a High Reliability Organization (HRO) with a culture of safety founded on a systems approach to developing evidence-based health care solutions based on prevention - not punishment - with collective mindfulness

The Associate Chief Nurse (ACN) for Geriatrics - Extended Care exhibits leadership that is characterized by continuous accountability for the delivery of nursing care in Geriatrics - and Extended Care Injury including the administrative management and leadership of nursing staff to include: Community Living Center (CLC) - Minimum Data Set Coordination - Restorative Nursing - and Acute rehabilitation - The A.C.N

for GEC is responsible for monitoring - tracking - and reporting to ensure all CLC - acute rehab - and nursing practices support Long-Term care/rehab Standards as designated by VHA and other external review bodies

The ACN collaborates with interdisciplinary team members - including other program and service leaders at the facility and network

They work closely to establish and maintain effective relationships with all levels of Veteran Affairs (VA) staff nationwide.The ACN relates effectively with customers - families - and the community as well as program and service leaders at the local and network levels

They assist the ADPCS with healthcare operations and the functions and activities expected of them

The ACN contributes ideas and recommendations for the establishment of standards of care - policies - and objectives for the enhancement of nursing

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 - Days Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Releases workforce that serves Veterans - families and caregivers of all backgrounds

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