Summary

This position is located in Nursing service at the Alvin C. York VA in Murfreesboro - TN. Recruitment/Relocation incentive may be authorized for an exceptionally qualified candidate - and must be approved by the Medical Center Director.

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 Culture
• Employs an industry leading - shared decision-making culture
• Cultivates a diverse and inclusive workforce that serves Veterans - families and caregivers of all backgrounds and builds trust - cultural 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 culture 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 https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical Requirements: You must be able to perform work that requires regular and recurrent bending - lifting 30 pounds or more - stooping - climbing - twisting and/or bending - standing and/or walking almost constantly during the course of the day - reaching above the shoulder - stretching - and similar activities supporting various weights
• walking and standing for 8 hours
• frequent pushing medication carts - wheelchairs - litters - beds
• use of fingers - both hands and both legs
• emotional stability (you must be able to care for Veterans with various medical and psychiatric illnesses who at times may exhibit unpredictable behavior and may have the potential to be physically or verbally assaultive)
• near vision correctable at 13" to 16" / far vision correctable in one eye to 20/50 and to 20/100 in the other / both eyes required with ability to distinguish basic colors
• hearing aid permitted in order to sufficiently hear various alarms and respond immediately

Duties

• RN Administrative Pay Scale NG 60 The Chief of Clinical Operations provides senior leadership and oversight for daily clinical and administrative operations within the Practice and Development Department as directed by the Associate Director for Patient Care Services (ADPCS)
• Duties include but not limited to: Provides direct oversight for the following areas to include - but not limited to Practice and Development - Nursing Informatics - Wound Care - Post-Baccalaureate Registered Nurse Residency - and Nurse Practitioner Residency Programs
• Responsible for aspects of New Employee Orientation - Nurse Manager & Charge Nurse Training programs - Preceptor Training and Telemetry Courses
• Demonstrates creative approaches in the provision of education and training for nursing staff within the main facilities and Community-Based Outreach Clinics (CBOCs)
• Responsible for generating and disseminating new knowledge relevant to clinical practice - nursing administration - and nursing education
• Responsible for education needs assessments
• provision - design - and evaluation of staff and patient education activities
• and acts as the education liaison to all medical center services
• Responsible for budget planning - forecasting - management - coaching and supervision of nursing and administrative support staff - program development - performance improvement leadership - labor management activities and participation in the interdisciplinary team
• Oversees - assesses - and strengthens the Veterans Affairs (VA) training and education mission
• Ensures compliance with all federal - state - and VHA laws and regulations - and all accrediting body standards
• Responsible for the Veterans Affairs Student Trainee Experience Program (VA STEP) and nursing trainees and nurse residency programs
• Consults with VHA's Employee Education System (EES) as needed to ensure compliance with staff education functions such as mandatory training - Talent Management System (TMS) - availability of learning resources - and all Veteran Affairs Central Office (VACO) reporting related to nursing education
• Supports the integration and collaboration of nursing with other professional disciplines and functional areas in the mutual achievement of patient-centered and organizational goals
• Oversees academic affiliations with community partners and seeks opportunities to increase academic faculty sharing - high school - vocational - college and university mutual relationships
• Assesses - plans - implements - and evaluates educational needs to facilitate learner development and skill training of clinical staff
• Utilizes innovative teaching strategies - assessment skills - competencies - and evaluation of outcomes
• The Chief Nurse of Clinical Operations is accountable for ensuring education relevant to nursing personnel clinical practice throughout the Tennessee Valley Health Care system which encompasses two hospital locations and 21 Community-Based Outpatient clinics
• Educational programs and courses must be commensurate with innovation and evidence-based practice for a complex - high-volume 1A health care system
• Strategically aligns programmatic operations to mirror evidence-based procedures and processes across the enterprise - ascribing to strong corporate function/leadership - business acumen - and regulatory compliance
• He/she collaborates with the respective Service Chiefs - and other key leaders to develop goals and objectives that support the strategic plan - meet the needs of Veteran patients - satisfy staff - and result in positive clinical and administrative outcomes
• Reports directly to the Associate Director for Patient Care Services Preferred Experience: Prior experience as a Chief Nurse for at least two years - prior experience creating academic affiliations - solid understanding of VA nursing scholarships and educational opportunities
• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards Pay: Competitive salary - regular salary increases - potential for performance award
• 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 (Based on needs of the Service)
• Travel: Frequent travel to other facilities maybe required Telework: Not eligible Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Authorized Functional Statement #:70806-F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required