RN - Associate Chief Nurse
Location: Shreveport Louisiana
Description: Department Of Veterans Affairs is at present recruited RN - Associate Chief Nurse right now, this vacancy will be placed in Louisiana. Further informations about this vacancy opportunity kindly read the description below. Quality Care Our Heroes DeserveNow is the time to take your career to the next level and become part of the high-caliber talent that is VA. Experience what 250,000 current VA employees already have â€"state-of-the art practice settings, access to the latest technology, a multi-disciplinary team environment and the opportunity to provide the men and women who have bravely served this country with the finest patient care, benefits and customer satisfaction. And with VA Patient Satisfaction Scores leading the healthcare industry, you’ll be joining one of the most respected facilities in the Nation.
JOB SUMMARY:
Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 677155 Associate Chief Nurse (ACN) is responsible for all nursing aspects of the Mental Health Service Line. If you have previously applied and qualified for job announcement YE-12-605156-MAJ; you will be considered for this vacancy. *****This is an extension of Job #YE-12-677155-SW-MHC, that was previously announced*****. ALL qualified applicants who previously applied to Job #YE-12-677155-SW-MHC need not reapply as you will be considered on this job announcement. *SALARY IS TO BE DETERMINED BY NURSE PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS BOARDS (GRADE AND SALARY ARE DEPENDENT UPON SELECTEE'S QUALIFICATION, i.e., EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE.)* You could be part of an important initiative to provide mental health care for our nations Veterans! Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki has announced that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will be adding approximately 1,600 mental health clinicians â€" to include nurses, psychiatrists, psychologists, and social workers as well as nearly 300 support staff to its existing workforce.The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) needs mental health professionals who possess the energy, compassion, and commitment to serve those who serve our Country. Whatever the job title, every position in VA will give you a chance to make a meaningful and personal contribution to the lives of truly special and deserving people - our Veterans.Working for VA is one of the most emotionally satisfying and professionally rewarding ways to dedicate the best within you to your country's service.If you are transitioning from the military or a Veteran already, we invite you to explore the benefits of continuing your career at the VA. The VA is committed to hiring Veterans. The VA is much more than just another employer. It is an honorable, open and welcoming community of those who care. Gratitude is our motivation and service is our mission. The VA has adopted Core Values and Characteristics that apply universally across the Department. The five Core Values define "who we are," our culture, and how we care for Veterans, their families and other beneficiaries. The Values are Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect and Excellence ("I CARE").America's Veterans need you! To find out more, go to http://www.va.gov/jobs/.PLEASE NOTE: Qualified clinical trainees, residents, fellows, interns, etc. are encouraged to apply; please follow the instructions in the How to Apply section.
DUTIES:Responsible for planning, directing, coordinating and evaluating the delivery of care to adult and geriatric patients through the management of resources and nursing personnel. Exhibits leadership that is characterized by substantial and continuous responsibility and accountability for diverse programs where nurses are deployed across the Service Line, each of which influence the organization’s mission and health care delivery to Veterans. Assists in planning and directing aspects of personnel management for Mental Health Service Line (MHSL) programs as assigned; coordinates functions through subordinate managers. Provides direct supervision for the MHSL Nurse Managers and other Mental Health Service Line staff as assigned by the Chief, MHSL. Demonstrates the ability to function under high-pressure within specific time restraints to produce positive outcomes that are measurable and objective. Displays ability to foster positive working relationships with management across all disciplines as well as with nursing at all levels. Has the ability to recognize own weaknesses and seeks out mentors and educational opportunities to grow. Recognizes the variety of customers that mental health service line encounters daily and able to respond to their feedback and needs. Exhibits an understanding of the culture within the VA system and adept at working within policies and procedures. Tour of Duty (Generally): Monday - Friday 0730 to 1600, with coverage as required for the Nurse Executive/other ACNS/Nursing Supervisor. Off-tour hours; holidays; weekends as needed to meet the requirement of the job. *Relocation Expenses Will be Authorized***Recruitment/Relocation Incentive May be Authorized** ***The applicant(s) selected for this positionMay Beeligible to apply for an education loan reimbursement award under the provisions of the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP). Subject to availability of funds. ***
KEY REQUIREMENTS
- U.S. Citizenship
- Full unrestricted Licensure, Certification, or Registration required.
- Must pass pre-employment examination.
- Designated and/or Random Drug Testing required.
- Background and/or Security Investigation required.
- Selective Service Registration (If applicable)
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
- Citizen of the United States.
- 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 National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) or The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
- 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. 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.
- Must be proficient in spoken and written English.
- Practice: practice, ethics and resource utilization
- Professional Development: performance, education/career development
- Collaboration; collaboration, collegiality
- Scientific Inquiry: quality of care, research
- The Registered Nurse (RN) in this administrative assignment must hold a Masters Degree in Nursing from a National League of Nursing (NLN) accredited program or a Masters Degree in a field related to Nursing and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from a NLN accredited program and has met licensure requirement for practice in accordance with VHA Handbook 5005/27, Part II, Appendix G6 dated March 17, 2009.
- Doctoral degree in Nursing or related field and, appropriate basic or advanced certification desired.
- BCMA
- VISTA
- CPRS
- Microsoft Outlook/Word/Excel/Power Point
- Bed Control Programs
- RME
- Infection Control
- HIPPA
- EEO
- GEMS
- Resource Utilization (financial/human/material/informational)
- Infection Control
- Diversity
- Ethics
- Evidence Based Nursing Practice
- Labor-Management Principles (union)
- ACLS
- General Nursing by ANCC
- Gerontological Nursing by ANCC
- Nurse Executive by ANCC
- Health Care Management by ACHE
- Others that may be related and approved by the VA
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Your application, résumé and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment. You may also be evaluated based upon the question responses you provide during a structured interview. In responding to structured interview questions you should be sure to cite specific examples of experience, explain exactly what you did, and the outcome. Bring your expertise to VA and be valued as part of a team that is recognized and respected for significant contributions to medicine. You’ll enjoy a patient-focused environment, terrific benefits and incentives, and the ability to practice at any VA facility in the country.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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If you were eligible to this vacancy, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Department Of Veterans Affairs.
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This vacancy starts available on: Sat, 11 Aug 2012 14:47:28 GMT
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