The Chief Nurse of Ambulatory Care 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, influence organizational mission and health care. 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. English Language Proficiency. In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), 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 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. Preferred Experience: Leadership Experience, Primary Care management Grade Determinations: The following criteria must be met in determining the grade assignment of candidates, and if appropriate, the level within a grade: 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 desired, and approximately 3-4 years of nursing practice/experience. Note regarding MSN degrees: If your MSN was obtained via a Bridge Program that qualifies for professional nursing registration, a BSN is not required. 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: Potentially long periods of continued walking, standing, and sitting. May be exposed to infected patients and contaminated materials and may be required to don protective clothing. May occasionally be exposed to patients who are combative secondary to delirium, dementia, or psychiatric disorders. Must be a mature, flexible, sensible individual capable of working effectively in stressful situations, able to shift priorities based on patient needs. Must complete annual Employee Health requirements, such as annual TB screening or testing, as a condition of employment. In the performance of duties, may be required to drive and/or ride in GSA-vehicles. ["VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards The Chief Nurse, Ambulatory Care (CN, ACC) is a senior level nurse administrator, holds clinical and administrative oversight, and responsibility for patient care clinics in the following locations: Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center, Golden, Aurora, Jewel, Burlington, Castle Rock, Colorado Springs, Space Center, Union Blvd, Garden of the Gods, Pueblo, La Junta, Lamar, Salida, and Alamosa. Further duties of the position are, but not limited to: Development of patient care programs, policies, evidence-based practice consistent with standards. Development, implementation, and evaluation of the organizational plan for provision of nursing care to patients served. Implements ongoing programs to measure, assess and improve the quality of nursing care delivered across the continuum. Facilitates creation of a professional practice environment that fosters excellence in nursing services, including an environment that supports nursing research, evidence-based practice, and scholarly inquiry. Assure standardization and availability of care, performance measures, chronic disease, and preventive health guidelines are met. Make clinical and financial projections and budget for the Service, provide leadership in human resources development and management. Management of budget and fiscally sound decision-making practices. Develop resource utilization strategies to provide comprehensive staffing plans. Work with administrative leadership to ensure that the scheduling needs of Veterans are met, and that staff are adhering to scheduling policies and directives. Collaborate with all levels of leadership and administrative staff regarding clinic operations and recommendations for improving patient care. Serve on committees and councils with the facility and VISN. Ensure compliance with TJC, OSHA, URAC Standards. Assess the impact of various programs on outpatient care and takes appropriate interventions. Conducts clinical rounds regularly to identify staff concerns. Assists Nurse Managers with changes that will enhance and/or improve patient care. Follow-up on patient complaints/suggestions to improve patient care. Oversees Quality Improvement initiatives and identify and incorporate clinical \"Best Practices\". 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: Generally Monday to Friday, but hours/tour could vary Telework: ADHOC Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required"]
Providing Health Care for Veterans: The Veterans Health Administration is America’s largest integrated health care system, providing care at 1,255 health care facilities, including 170 medical centers and 1,074 outpatient sites of care of varying complexity (VHA outpatient clinics), serving 9 million enrolled Veterans each year.
The National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women's Health's (NPWH) mission is to ensure the provision of quality primary and specialty healthcare to women of all ages by women's health and women's health focused nurse practitioners.
