The Outpatient Medical Director directly supervises a team of Medically clinical staff (NP/CNS) and Medical Professionals /Nurse Managers and Nurse Practitioners who oversee a large portfolio of Programs: PACT Clinics and Medical Specialty Clinics at both the Brooklyn, Saint Albans, and Manhattan campus, Emergency Department in Manhattan NY, Dialysis and Chemo clinic at Manhattan NY, Diagnostic Center at Manhattan NY. GI/MRI/Radiology at Manhattan and Employee health in Manhattan NY.

Duties

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards Associate Chief Nurse for Primary Care and Community Based Outpatient Clinics Assesses, plans, and evaluates the processes and daily operations of the outpatient arena, collaborating with the Associate Chief of Staff for Primary Care and Community Based Outpatient Clinics to design and implement interdisciplinary programs within the service and medical center. Responsible for systems redesign and policy development. Responsible for assessing and recommending the allocation of human and materiel resources, in determining staffing levels, managing overtime, and plays a significant role in the recruitment and retention of staff. Ensures competency assessment is completed on each employee annually. Reviews EPRP Data, PACT Compass Data, PCMM Data, Missed Opportunity Rates, and Business Operations Data for trends and early intervention; formulates follow-up plans with Primary Care/CBOC Team and the medical center. Reports directly to the Associate Director for Patient Services/Chief Nurse Executive. The Outpatient Medical Director directly supervises a team of Medically clinical staff (NP/CNS) and Medical Professionals /Nurse Managers and Nurse Practitioners who oversee a large portfolio of Programs: PACT Clinics and Medical Specialty Clinics at both the Brooklyn, Saint Albans, and Manhattan campus, Emergency Department t in Manhattan NY, Dialysis and Chemo clinic at Manhattan NY, Diagnostic Center at Manhattan NY. GI/MRI/Radiology at NY and Employee health in Manhattan NY. He/She uses appropriate consultation to direct the staff within the assigned care line. Responsibilities include planning, organizing, directing, controlling, and evaluating programs and outcomes; daily attention to complex personnel management problems; participation in executive level decision making deliberations, performance in a full range of administrative duties, and other duties and/or special projects as assigned. Position will require travel to other sites within VA NYHHS and additional travel may be required as necessary. 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: 7:30am-4pm Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: May be authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

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: Approximately four years of successful nursing practice, three years of which includes progressive leadership positions in nursing and patient care services in settings with broad program mission, scope, and complexity. Minimum of five years of successful nursing practice, three years of which includes progressive leadership positions in nursing in patient care services in settings with broad program mission, scope and complexity, Demonstrated high level of professional and community leadership skills. 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: Exposed to infected patients and contaminated materials and may be required to don protective clothing. The incumbent may occasionally be exposed to patients who are combative secondary to delirium, dementia, or psychiatric disorders. The incumbent 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, the incumbent may be required to drive and/or ride in GSA-vehicles.

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.

Contacts

• Address VA NY Harbor Healthcare System 423 East 23rd Street New York, NY 10010 US
• Name: Jacklynn Wing
• Phone: 3157445413
• Email: [email protected]