Registered Nurse- Associate Chief Nurse, Specialty Care

SummaryThe Specialty Care (SC) Integrated Clinical Community (ICC) Associate Chief Nurse (ACN) is a Registered Nurse who is responsible for the clinical and administrative operations for all outpatient specialty/subspecialty medicine clinics. The ACN works in close collaboration with ICC Section Chiefs and other members of the health care team to aid in the development of care coordination - ensure clinic access - and timely high-quality care.QualificationsBasic Requirements:English Language ProficiencyIn 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 EnglishGraduate 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 programUpon 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 programCredit 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 ColumbiaGraduate 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/certificationPreferred Experience: Master's degree in nursing 3-5 years of recent nursing experience Management experience Clinical & Procedural area experience Grade Determinations: The following Scope - Education and Dimension criteria must be met in determining the grade assignment of candidates - and if appropriate - the level within a gradeThe Dimension requirements (Practice - Veteran/Patient Driven Care - Leadership - Professional Development and Evidence-Based Practice/Research) are detailed for each grade and level within the online assessment: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12952807Grade/Level Scope Education Nurse I - Level I Delivers fundamental - knowledge-based care to assigned clients while developing technical competenciesAn Associate Degree (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing - with no additional professional nursing requiredNurse I - Level II Demonstrates integration of biopsychosocial concepts - cognitive skills and technically competent practice in providing care to clients with basic or complexAn ADN or Diploma in Nursing AND 1 year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I - Level 1 ;OR a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) with no additional professional nursing experience requiredNurse I - Level III Demonstrates proficiency in practice based on conscious and deliberate planningSelf-directed in goal setting for managing complex client situationsAn ADN or Diploma in Nursing AND 2 years of professional nursing experience in which one year is equivalent to Nurse I - Level 2OR a BSN and 1 year of professional nursing experience equivalent to the Nurse I - Level 2OR a Master's degree in nursing (MSN) and no additional professional nursing experienceOR a Master's degree in a *related field with a BSN and no additional professional nursing experienceNurse II Demonstrates leadership in delivering and improving holistic care through collaborative strategies with othersA BSN with 2 years of professional nursing equivalent to Nurse I - Level 3OR an MSN with one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I - Level 3OR a Master's degree in a *related field with a BSN and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I - Level 3OR a Doctoral degree in Nursing with no professional nursing experienceOR a Doctoral degree in a *related field with a BSN with no additional professional nursing experienceNurse III Executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership - experience and creative approaches to management of complex client care beyond the immediate practice settingMSN and 2 years of specialized nursing experience - one of which is equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse IIIOR a Master's degree in *related field with BSN and two years of specialized nursing experience - one of which is equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse IIIOR a Doctoral degree in Nursing with and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse IIIOR a Doctoral degree in a *related field with a BSN and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III*Note: Foreign education programs/degrees are not creditable as related degreesReference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/Physical Requirements: You will be asked to participate in a pre-employment examination or evaluation as part of the pre-employment process for this positionQuestions about physical demands or environmental factors may be addressed at the time of examination.DutiesThe ACN possesses the knowledge and skills to effectively apply all aspects of the nursing process - and care management principles within a collaborative - interdisciplinary practice settingClinics include Cardiology - Gastroenterology - Hematology/Oncology/infusion/remote infusion - Infectious Disease - Metabolic/Endocrine/Move (Weight Management)/ Diabetic Education Specialists - Nephrology/Dialysis - Pulmonary/Sleep/Allergy - Rheumatology - Solid Organ Transplant Coordination - and Referral Coordination Initiatives (RCI)The Specialty Care ICC ACN also supports - encourages and supervises the administrative and clinical staff and managers in the specialty care clinics - including procedural area of Gastroenterology - Pulmonary - and Cardiac Cath LabMajor duties include but are not limited to: Assists with ICC Executive level leadership coverage in the absence of the Primary Care and Specialty Care additional ACN and ICC Chief Nurse Planning work to be accomplished by Subordinates - setting priorities - & preparing schedules for completion of workAssigning work to subordinates based on priorities - selective consideration of the difficulty and the requirements of the assignments - & the capabilities of subordinatesEvaluating the performance of subordinatesMaking recommendations for appointments - advancements - or reassignments of subordinatesGiving advice - counsel - or instruction to subordinates personnel on work & administrative mattersHearing & resolving complaints of subordinates & referring more serious complaints not resolved to higher level supervisorsRecommending and/or taking disciplinary action where appropriateIdentifying developmental and training needs of subordinates and providing or making provision for such development and training Facilitates a high functioning team of Administrative Support including MSA supervisor - MSA Lead - AMSA - and clinical personnel who will systematically review processes regarding clinic operations - referral processes - & scheduling of patients according to VA scheduling Directives - and MVAHCS processesEvaluates & identifies the operational needs of the clinic on an annual or more frequent basis & forecasts the demand for servicesFacilitates the procurement of essential equipment and supplies in collaboration with nursing and Physician Clinic LeadershipPlan and evaluate the administrative functions of and implements improvements in all matters affecting operational - educational - quality improvement & organizational policy related to the clinical operations of the specialty Care/Subspecialty medicine clinicsImplements staff retention strategies such as awards and recognition - advocating for supply & equipment needs - team building - responding to suggestions and feedback - & publicly demonstrating support for staffDevelop and implement long and short-range strategic goals in conjunction with ICC executive leadership - forecast future needs & identify areas for further development and/or improvement of servicesIdentify trends & make recommendations regarding processes - policies - workflow - accessibility - quality/continuous improvementManages relationship with local Union(s) - Employee Labor and Relations (HR) and managementVA 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: Fulltime - Monday - Friday - Days Telework: ADHOC- May be authorized (Employee who Telework on an occasional - episodic - or short-term - and have completed required telework training and telework agreement)This is not a virtual positionVirtual: This is not a virtual positionRelocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical CentersThis is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullestAs an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care - you will operate in a model with three core elements - seeking to create a personalized health plan for each VeteranThis is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's communityThis aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.