Chief Nurse (Mental Health)
VA Pay Scale NG 60 DUTIES:
Ensure services that enhance the Veteran experience while meeting their needs and provide a positive Veteran experience. Commit to VA ICARE Values; align personal behaviors to provide ethical leadership by example. Promote an organizational culture rooted in VA Core Values that engage and inspire our people to perform at their highest level. Recruit and retain the right people and invest in their ongoing development. Retain institutional knowledge through succession planning. Operate an efficient, integrated healthcare network that allocates resources utilizing evidence-based decision making. Deliver efficient clinical operations and business processes. Use data-driven decision-making to align resources which meet current and future demand. Utilize non-capital solutions to optimize staff, space, equipment and finances that align to priorities through cross-service collaboration. Ensure business acumen and data integrity to maximize revenue allocation. Achieve healthcare excellence through highly reliable systems, processes, and practices. Promote an effective, transparent culture of integrity and accountability. Establish a culture embedded in Lean methodology and continuous daily improvement to ensure safety, quality and agility. Continue innovation in delivery of care designed to meet Veteran's needs. Deliver services that achieve high quality outcomes. Ensure competency assessment and completion for all nursing staff. The Chief Nurse (Nurse IV) assigned to Mental Health provides executive leadership for Mental Health programs and is responsible for ensuring the delivery of nursing care to patients, and the management of nursing personnel and resources in the Mental Health inpatient units 7A and 7B at the Alvin C. York campus in Murfreesboro, 4N at the Nashville campus, and Mental Health outpatient areas in MHICM, including the Substance Abuse Treatment Team and the Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program (RRTP). In addition, provides leadership for the Medical units 1A and the Urgent Care Center on the Alvin C. York campus in Murfreesboro. Provides leadership in maintaining standards of nursing in accordance with system and Nursing Service policies, guidelines of the Department of Veterans Affairs accrediting organizations, and national nursing organizations. Collaborates with the Chief of Mental Health Service, Chief of Medicine Service and Associate Director for Patient Care Services to develop goals and objectives that support the strategic plan, meet the needs of the Veteran patients, satisfy staff, and result in positive clinical and administrative outcomes. Ensure services that enhance the Veteran experience while meeting their needs. Provide a positive Veteran experience by listening and engaging Veterans, and responding appropriately and timely to their concerns and needs. Commit to VA ICARE Values and align personal behaviors to provide ethical leadership by example. Promote an organizational culture rooted in VA Core Values that engages and inspires people to perform at their highest levels. Recruit the right people, and invest in their ongoing development. Maintain engagement and empower them to do the right thing. Retain institutional knowledge through succession planning. Operate an efficient, integrated healthcare network that allocates resources utilizing evidence-based decision making. Deliver efficient clinical operations and business processes. Use data-driven decision-making to align resources which meet current and future demand. Ensure business acumen and data integrity to maximize revenue allocation. Achieve healthcare excellence through highly reliable systems, processes, and practices. Promote effective, transparent culture of integrity and accountability. Establish a culture embedded in Lean methodology and continuous daily improvement to ensure safety, quality, and agility. Continue innovation in delivery of care designed to meet Veteran's needs. Deliver services that achieve high quality outcomes. Ensure competency assessment is completed on each nursing employee annually. Preferred
Experience:
Please provide a written narrative describing your qualifications as listed below:
Minimum 3 or more years of demonstrated successful Chief Nurse or program management experience (i.e. Director of Nursing, Chief Nurse, Regional or National level clinical program executive, etc.) Experience with outpatient nursing staffing models and budgetary planning and execution Knowledge and experience with regulatory agencies (i.e. Joint Commission, CARF, OIG, CMS, etc.) Demonstrated success with employee engagement and retention Demonstrated success with utilization of evidence-based improvements in patient care outcomes and quality of care Work Schedule:
Based on the needs of the Service, and requires travel to TVHS Nashville campus. Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required 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. Grade Determinations:
The following criteria must be met in determining the grade assignment of candidates. 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, 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:
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. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Ensure services that enhance the Veteran experience while meeting their needs and provide a positive Veteran experience. Commit to VA ICARE Values; align personal behaviors to provide ethical leadership by example. Promote an organizational culture rooted in VA Core Values that engage and inspire our people to perform at their highest level. Recruit and retain the right people and invest in their ongoing development. Retain institutional knowledge through succession planning. Operate an efficient, integrated healthcare network that allocates resources utilizing evidence-based decision making. Deliver efficient clinical operations and business processes. Use data-driven decision-making to align resources which meet current and future demand. Utilize non-capital solutions to optimize staff, space, equipment and finances that align to priorities through cross-service collaboration. Ensure business acumen and data integrity to maximize revenue allocation. Achieve healthcare excellence through highly reliable systems, processes, and practices. Promote an effective, transparent culture of integrity and accountability. Establish a culture embedded in Lean methodology and continuous daily improvement to ensure safety, quality and agility. Continue innovation in delivery of care designed to meet Veteran's needs. Deliver services that achieve high quality outcomes. Ensure competency assessment and completion for all nursing staff. The Chief Nurse (Nurse IV) assigned to Mental Health provides executive leadership for Mental Health programs and is responsible for ensuring the delivery of nursing care to patients, and the management of nursing personnel and resources in the Mental Health inpatient units 7A and 7B at the Alvin C. York campus in Murfreesboro, 4N at the Nashville campus, and Mental Health outpatient areas in MHICM, including the Substance Abuse Treatment Team and the Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program (RRTP). In addition, provides leadership for the Medical units 1A and the Urgent Care Center on the Alvin C. York campus in Murfreesboro. Provides leadership in maintaining standards of nursing in accordance with system and Nursing Service policies, guidelines of the Department of Veterans Affairs accrediting organizations, and national nursing organizations. Collaborates with the Chief of Mental Health Service, Chief of Medicine Service and Associate Director for Patient Care Services to develop goals and objectives that support the strategic plan, meet the needs of the Veteran patients, satisfy staff, and result in positive clinical and administrative outcomes. Ensure services that enhance the Veteran experience while meeting their needs. Provide a positive Veteran experience by listening and engaging Veterans, and responding appropriately and timely to their concerns and needs. Commit to VA ICARE Values and align personal behaviors to provide ethical leadership by example. Promote an organizational culture rooted in VA Core Values that engages and inspires people to perform at their highest levels. Recruit the right people, and invest in their ongoing development. Maintain engagement and empower them to do the right thing. Retain institutional knowledge through succession planning. Operate an efficient, integrated healthcare network that allocates resources utilizing evidence-based decision making. Deliver efficient clinical operations and business processes. Use data-driven decision-making to align resources which meet current and future demand. Ensure business acumen and data integrity to maximize revenue allocation. Achieve healthcare excellence through highly reliable systems, processes, and practices. Promote effective, transparent culture of integrity and accountability. Establish a culture embedded in Lean methodology and continuous daily improvement to ensure safety, quality, and agility. Continue innovation in delivery of care designed to meet Veteran's needs. Deliver services that achieve high quality outcomes. Ensure competency assessment is completed on each nursing employee annually. Preferred
Experience:
Please provide a written narrative describing your qualifications as listed below:
Minimum 3 or more years of demonstrated successful Chief Nurse or program management experience (i.e. Director of Nursing, Chief Nurse, Regional or National level clinical program executive, etc.) Experience with outpatient nursing staffing models and budgetary planning and execution Knowledge and experience with regulatory agencies (i.e. Joint Commission, CARF, OIG, CMS, etc.) Demonstrated success with employee engagement and retention Demonstrated success with utilization of evidence-based improvements in patient care outcomes and quality of care Work Schedule:
Based on the needs of the Service, and requires travel to TVHS Nashville campus. Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required 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. Grade Determinations:
The following criteria must be met in determining the grade assignment of candidates. 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, 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:
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. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process
- Department:
0610 Nurse - Salary Range:
$122,649 to $163,118 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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