RN - Director of Community Care Office
Transcripts (official / unofficial) MUST be submitted by each applicant to meet basic qualifications of this position. The Chief of VA Community Care is a Clinical Service Chief who participates in assessing the environment, forecasting trends, transmitting ideas and values and developing and implementing policies. The primary purpose of the Chief, VA Community Care position is to execute leadership that is characterized by substantial and continuous responsibility and accountability for population groups or integrated programs that cross service and/or discipline lines, influence organizational mission and health care. The Chief of VA Community Care is responsible for administrative and clinical functions of the assigned program. He/She is responsible for:
Fiscal and resource management, program development, customer service and patient satisfaction. Manages and develops collaborative partnerships with clinicians and administrative counterparts. Responsible for hiring decisions, employee relations, standards of care/practice and the work environment for areas of direct responsibility. Participates in VISN and Medical Center committees. Responsible for strategic planning and performance measures. Provides executive leadership and direct supervision for the VA Community Care managers. Other duties as required/assigned. The Chief of VA Community Care reports directly to the Chief of Staff and works independently accomplishing a number of administrative functions and supports the organization through joint planning. The Chief of VA Community Care is responsible for all administrative and clinical components of VA Community Care. To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 10/06/2020. Basic Requirements:
United States Citizenship:
Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate State-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). In cases of graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing, possession of current, full, active and unrestricted registration will meet the requirement of graduation from an approved school of professional nursing. OR The completion of coursework equivalent to a nursing degree in a MSN Bridge Program that qualifies for professional nursing registration constitutes the completion of an approved course of study of professional nursing. Students should submit the certificate of professional nursing to sit for the NCLEX to the VA along with a copy of the MSN transcript. (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. 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. Preferred
Experience:
MSN Required A minimum f five (5) years of successful nursing clinical practice, with at least one (1) year of recent nursing management Nurse Executive (NE-BC) certification highly preferred. Demonstrated skills in effectively managing human resources in previous assignments. Demonstrated skills in effectively collaborating with and directing multidisciplinary teams in previous assignments. Demonstrated skills in managing complex systems, with advanced organizational skills. Advanced skills in oral and written communications. Knowledge and understanding of Veterans Health Administration (VHA) regulations/policies/procedures, current Joint Commission standards, and other current internal and external accrediting body standards. Grade Determinations:
The following criteria must be met in determining the grade assignment of candidates, and if appropriate, the level within a grade Nurse IV - Master's degree in nursing or related field with BSN and approximately 4-5 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a Doctoral degree in nursing or related field and appropriate basic or advanced certification desired, and approximately 3-4 years of nursing practice/experience. Reference:
VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-6 Nurse Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office. 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.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Fiscal and resource management, program development, customer service and patient satisfaction. Manages and develops collaborative partnerships with clinicians and administrative counterparts. Responsible for hiring decisions, employee relations, standards of care/practice and the work environment for areas of direct responsibility. Participates in VISN and Medical Center committees. Responsible for strategic planning and performance measures. Provides executive leadership and direct supervision for the VA Community Care managers. Other duties as required/assigned. The Chief of VA Community Care reports directly to the Chief of Staff and works independently accomplishing a number of administrative functions and supports the organization through joint planning. The Chief of VA Community Care is responsible for all administrative and clinical components of VA Community Care. To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 10/06/2020. Basic Requirements:
United States Citizenship:
Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate State-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). In cases of graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing, possession of current, full, active and unrestricted registration will meet the requirement of graduation from an approved school of professional nursing. OR The completion of coursework equivalent to a nursing degree in a MSN Bridge Program that qualifies for professional nursing registration constitutes the completion of an approved course of study of professional nursing. Students should submit the certificate of professional nursing to sit for the NCLEX to the VA along with a copy of the MSN transcript. (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. 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. Preferred
Experience:
MSN Required A minimum f five (5) years of successful nursing clinical practice, with at least one (1) year of recent nursing management Nurse Executive (NE-BC) certification highly preferred. Demonstrated skills in effectively managing human resources in previous assignments. Demonstrated skills in effectively collaborating with and directing multidisciplinary teams in previous assignments. Demonstrated skills in managing complex systems, with advanced organizational skills. Advanced skills in oral and written communications. Knowledge and understanding of Veterans Health Administration (VHA) regulations/policies/procedures, current Joint Commission standards, and other current internal and external accrediting body standards. Grade Determinations:
The following criteria must be met in determining the grade assignment of candidates, and if appropriate, the level within a grade Nurse IV - Master's degree in nursing or related field with BSN and approximately 4-5 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a Doctoral degree in nursing or related field and appropriate basic or advanced certification desired, and approximately 3-4 years of nursing practice/experience. Reference:
VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-6 Nurse Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office. 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.
- Department:
0610 Nurse - Salary Range:
$108,718 to $144,589 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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