This position establishes a formal informatics leadership presence in the field at the Edward Hines Jr Veterans Administration Medical Center (VAMC).This role ensures that knowledge of informatics is infused throughout the Facility (VA) health care delivery network, and that health information issues affecting the delivery of care are clearly articulated and raised appropriately for action. Recruitment/Relocation Incentive may be authorized for a Highly Qualified Individual.

Duties

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards This position establishes a formal informatics leadership presence in the field at the Edward Hines Jr Veterans Administration Medical Center (VAMC). This formal presence ensures that knowledge of informatics is infused throughout the Facility (VA) health care delivery network, and that health information issues affecting the delivery of care are clearly articulated and raised appropriately for action. The focus of this position is to optimize effectiveness of patient care delivery and systems management in support of the VHA mission and goals. As the CHIO the incumbent is part of a VA team that is actively involved with supporting the goal of ensuring a workable informatics functional structure for the facility and leads the facility both practically and vocally in establishing an informatics structure for the Facility. The CHIO will participate in VISN and VA Central Office activities to ensure that informatics is established as a professional domain in VHA, and that best practices are identified or developed and made available throughout the VHA health care community. The aim of clinical informatics is to improve health care delivery processes and outcomes through effective use of information and knowledge. The person assigned as Chief Health Informatics Officer (CHIO) will use their knowledge of patient care combined with their understanding of the application of technology and informatics concepts to: assess information and knowledge needs of the health care professionals and patients; characterize, evaluate and refine clinical processes; participate in the procurement, customization, implementation, management, evaluation and continuous improvement of clinical information systems; and optimize clinical workflow. As the resident expert in clinical informatics and health IT, the CHIO serves as the primary advisor to Facility Director, Chief of Staff, Associate Director of Patient Care Services, and other key leadership officials. The CHIO is expected to be a strong agent for change and must demonstrate an ability to understand the needs of their counterparts, for examples, nurses, physicians, pharmacists, etc. In addition, the CHIO must demonstrate understanding of the VA organizational structure and the role informatics plays within this structure. Of importance the CHIO will be the lead in understanding and directing the proposed deployment of the VA EHRM modernization proposed for the Hines Facility. An understanding of the principles and experience with integration of clinical and informatics change management is desirable. The Chief Health Informatics Officer is under the supervision of the Hines Chief of Staff. The CHIO worse closely with all clinical areas and providers in the Facility in order to effectively translate the planning decisions and tasks of the Executive Leadership Team into resources, processes and activities.Other duties as assigned. 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 7:30am-4:00pm Financial Disclosure Report: Not required Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS)(Relocation Assistance): Authorized

Requirements

Qualifications

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. 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 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). The approving official may authorize a waiver of the requirement for ACEN or CCNE accreditation of any degree in nursing provided the college or university has regional accreditation from an accrediting body recognized by the Department of Education at the time of the candidate's graduation and the composite qualifications of the applicant warrant such consideration. 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: Health Informatics Experience 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. Nurse V - Master's degree in nursing or related field with BSN (or a Bachelor's degree in a related field) and approximately 5-6 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a Doctoral degree (preferred) in nursing or related field and appropriate basic or advanced certification desired, and approximately 4-5 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: Walking, bending, stooping, and some lifting in the direct care of patients. There may also be extended periods of sitting.

Education

IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Registered Nurses with Foreign Education will need a Credentials Evaluation in order to be considered for boarding above a Nurse I Level 3.

Registered nurses who require a credentials evaluation can apply for a General Statement Credentials Evaluation from the International Consultants of Delaware.

The purpose of this evaluation is to support employment by providing a statement of comparability on an applicant's education.

https://www.icdeval.com/evaluations/va-r/[email protected]

Contacts

• Address Edward Hines Junior Hospital 5000 South 5th Avenue Hines, IL 60141 US
• Name: Mary Kage
• Phone: 727-201-7243
• Email: [email protected]