Job Description
Summary
The Chief Nurse for Outpatient Procedural Services reports to the Deputy/ADPCS for outpatient services and 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.
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
- Education
- 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)
- License
- 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 Must have at least 5-years of RN - Nursing Experience Previous experience as a Chief Nurse of at the leadership / CNO position (Acting - Interim - or Permanent) Experience in Ambulatory Services and Procedurals Clinics Current/past leadership/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)
- Kneeling (8-12)
- Repeated bending (8-12 hours)
- Climbing - legs only
- 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
- This posting is for Outpatient Procedural Services Chief Nurse (CN-OPS) and oversees the outpatient departments Pain/PM&R/Rheumatoid Clinic - Dallas Specialty Endo/Gyno Clinic - Dialysis - Specialty Float Pool - Dallas GI Lab - Heme-Oncology Clinic - Eye/Neurology/Pulmonology Clinic - Referral Coordination Team - FWOPC GI Lab - and Urology
- The CN-OPS assumes an appropriate degree of responsibility regarding administrative and clinical issues - such as staffing coverage - granting leave - and patient and/or staff issues
- The CN-OPS leadership crosses services and/or discipline lines as appropriate and works closely with the Outpatient Specialty Program Nurse Managers
- The CN-OPS is responsible for the development and implementation of policies and practices that support high-quality healthcare delivery
- The CN-OPS ensures policies are followed by Registered Nurses (RN) - Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN) - Nursing Assistants (NA) - and or Health Care Technicians (HT) within Special Programs
- The CN-OPS 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
- 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 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
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