Registered Nurse (Chief Nurse of Perioperative Services - Associate Chief Nurse)

Summary The VA North Texas Health Care System (VANTHCS) is seeking a Registered Nurse for the role of Chief Nurse for Peri-Operative Services (CN-PS) - Associate Chief Nurse. Qualifications 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 Preferred Experience At least 5-years of RN Nursing Experience At least 3 years of recent experience in OR and Perioperative Care Operating Room leadership experience Previous experience as a Service Director / Chief Nurse Peri-operative or surgical service / CNO position (Acting - Interim - or Permanent) Current/past leadership or manager experience with personnel management (performance plans/evaluations - organizational structures - EEO practices) 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: Light lifting - under 15 pounds Light carrying - under 15 pounds Pulling hand over hand (8-12 hours) Pushing (8-12 hours) Reaching above shoulder Use of fingers Both hands required Walking (8-12 hours) Standing (8-12 hours) Kneeling Repeated bending (8-12 hours) Climbing - legs only Climbing - use of legs and arms Both legs required Near vision correctable at 13" to 16" to Jaeger 1 to 4 Ability to distinguish basic colors Hearing (aid may be permitted). Duties The Chief Nurse for Peri-Operative Services (CN-PS) is important to the hierarchy of the Nursing Service structure in the continuum of care for the perioperative Veteran population This Chief Nurse supervises 8-Nurse Managers whose perioperative departments employees 215 staff members - and the Transplant program which incorporates the entire organization in its program The CN-PS oversee the following units: - Operating Rooms - Day Surgery Procedure unit - Interventional Radiology - Post Anesthesia Care Unit - Periop Specialty Units - Non-Invasive Cardiology - Invasive Cardiology - Intervascular Team 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 Functions as an advisor - administrator - educator - consultant - and mentor who possesses a wide range of experience and leadership ability Assumes an appropriate degree of responsibility regarding administrative and clinical issues - such as staff coverage - granting leave - and patient and/or staff issues The CN-PS leadership crosses services and/or discipline lines as appropriate and works closely with the Peri-Operative Nurse Managers Responsible for the development and implementation of policies and practices that support high-quality healthcare delivery Ensures policies are followed by Registered Nurses (RN) - Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN) - Nursing Assistants (NA) - and Scrub Care Technicians within assigned units Consults and collaborates with VHA Program Offices - Veterans Integrated Services Networks (VISN) staff - facility leadership teams - nurse executives - professional organizations - consumer groups - and stakeholders to address complex healthcare delivery and nursing practice issues for the VA North Texas Health Care System 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 - 0730 - 1600 Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized Bargaining Unit Status: This position is not part of the bargaining unit. #J-18808-Ljbffr Direct Jobs