The Chief Nurse is highly motivated with experience in addressing highly complex system issues, working in a level 1A affiliated health care system, supporting efforts to enculturate problem solving among stall levels of staff across the Interventional Services in order to improve employee engagement, performance, staff retention and employee satisfaction. A Recruitment or Relocation bonus is available for highly qualified candidates.

Duties

The Chief Nurse Interventional Services at the Eastern Colorado Health Care System (ECHCS) reports directly to the Deputy Associate Director for Patient Care Service and works closely with the Chief of Staff Office. Duties of the position are, but not limited to: Possess a sense of team and has a collaborative framework in addressing issues Experience with VHA policy and regulations, the Joint Commission (TJC), Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) guidelines for Community Living Centers, VA review processes such as System of Ongoing Assessment and Review Strategy (SOARS), and Office of Inspector General Reviews (OIG) and other agencies such as the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), Colorado Board of Registered Nurses (CO BRN) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Responsible for overall leadership for nursing care practice for all OR and Perioperative services, Cath lab, GI clinic, Dialysis, Specialty Clinics and Infusion Responsible for oversight of all FTE nursing staff, ensuring safe high quality nursing care is delivered to all Interventional patients in all ECHCS locations Ensures the nursing staff provides competent nursing care based on established nursing standards of practice Senior level nursing administrator and has clinical and administrative oversight responsibility for the full range of interventional services in a highly complex tertiary facility Responsible for recruitment, hiring and supervision of nursing staff assigned to these units and these quality management programs, fiscal management and safety compliance Works effectively within an interdisciplinary framework and has excellent communication skills with staff at all levels of the VA and with families and veterans Works with the Deputy Associate Director for Patient Care Service and other Chief Nurses to maintain a high level of nursing practice for the Health Care System. Collaboration and collegial relationships are expected with all other clinical and administrative service representatives to ensure high quality comprehensive care delivery with an emphasis of safe environment for all residents and staff Other duties as assigned Learn more about the Denver area with the links provided below: Denver.org Denver City Council At the VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System, our expert health care teams focus on your needs and the needs of other Veterans, your families, and caregivers. Eastern Colorado Health Care System is a major interdisciplinary teaching facility with service-lines serving medical, surgical, and neurological inpatients and outpatients, with a Level Ill Emergency Department, and multiple community-based outpatient clinics (CBOC). Learn more about the Eastern Colorado Healthcare System here. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards 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: Schedule is generally Monday to Friday, but could vary depending on department needs. Telework: Ad-Hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Recruitment or Relocation bonus is available for highly qualified applicants. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized. Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Requirements

Qualifications

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: Previous executive leadership, ability to lead and work with complex computer systems organization. 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: Visual acuity, keen hearing, clear distinctive speech, and manual dexterity; potentially long periods of continued walking, standing, stooping, sitting, bending, pulling, and pushing. Transferring patients and objects may be required. Mechanical inpatient lifts are provided. May be exposed to infected patients and contaminated materials and may be required to don protective clothing in isolation situations, operative/invasive procedures, or home settings. 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 as a condition of employment. If providing care within the in home settings or other off-site locations 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 Eastern Colorado HCS Denver 13611 E. Colfax Ave Aurora, CO 80045 US
• Name: Chris David
• Phone: 541-537-0650
• Email: [email protected]