Nurse IV- Chief Nurse of Ambulatory Care

Job description

Summary

This Nurse IV - Chief of Ambulatory Care Service Line is in the Office of the Associate Director at the VA Maine Healthcare System - located at the Augusta - Maine location. This position is a full-time position at 40 hours per week.

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 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

Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit

Physical Requirements: All applicants must be physically able to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position

A pre-placement physical examination shall be completed prior to appointment.

Duties

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards The Nurse IV: Chief - Ambulatory Care 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

VA Maine Healthcare System (VAMHCS) is a Joint Commission accredited - comprehensive healthcare system serving approximately 45 -000 Veterans across the state of Maine and the New England region

The system is anchored by an intermediate complexity hospital in Augusta - Maine

Full-time community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs) are located in Bangor - Calais - Lewiston - Lincoln - Portland - Presque Isle - and Rumford

Part-time clinics are in Fort Kent and Houlton

The incumbent serves as the Chief of the Ambulatory Care Service Line (ACSL) - which includes all community-based outpatient clinics - as well as some outpatient nursing services at the medical center

This position reports to the Associate Director of the healthcare system and is located at the Togus VA Medical Center in Augusta - Maine

It is NOT a remote position

It DOES involve in-state travel - with the expectation to visit each of the full-time CBOCs routinely on a quarterly basis and as needed

The ACSL Chief exercises broad oversight with independent judgment

and has final decision-making authority - responsibility and accountability on all matters affecting the service line

The chief applies broad knowledge of systems and health care administration - business management - public policy and human resources management - and the qualities of seasoned judgment - initiative - resourcefulness - and originality

The incumbent fosters a corporate culture of public service - accountability - and excellence sufficient to attract - retain and motivate a talented and dedicated workforce

Achieves VA objectives in quality of services and programs across the service line - as evaluated by internal indicators - regulatory and accreditation reviews - and patient satisfaction data - and ensures continuous improvement relative to the quality - value - and access of healthcare services

The incumbent is responsible for establishing - balancing - and meeting priorities across clinical and operational aspects of the service line - in keeping with the priorities set by the facility or agency

Actively engages in developing strategic plans - policies - procedures - and organizational structures required to fulfill the service line's mission

Works closely with others across the organization to meet the needs of VAMHCS's recognized internal and external customer groups

The incumbent ensures that effective utilization of available resources is achieved in a fiscally responsible manner - and demonstrates value for resources expended

Works across the system to achieve maximum efficiency and ensure equitable access to quality care through effective use of available resources

The position requires routine interactions with lessors - contracting - facilities services - clinical and administrative services - senior leaders - and others - necessitating an adeptness at working with a variety of stakeholders to achieve result

Notifications: This is not a Bargaining Unit Position This position is in the Excepted Service Current and former Federal employees must submit copies of their most recent SF-50 - (Notice of Personnel Action)

The SF-50 must identify the position title - series - grade - step - tenure and type of service (Competitive or Excepted)

In some cases - more than one SF-50 may be required to show a higher grade previously held

This position is covered by a special rate

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 programmes can be carried into retirement) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory Work Schedule: Full-time - Monday to Friday 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM

Virtual: This is not a virtual position Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Required - selectee must file a financial disclosure report - OGE Form 450 within 30 days of onboarding and then annually.

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Worksite address

augusta, ME, 04338, US

Who can apply

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