The Northern Arizona VA Health Care System (NAVAHCS) in Prescott, Arizona is searching for a highly motivated candidate to take on the role of the Deputy Associate Director Patient Care Service (ADPCS). This position provides primary assistance and management of patient care, human and material resources and operations within the Surgical Service settings at NAVAHCS including Primary Care, Specialty and Mental Health.

Duties

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards The Deputy Associate Director, Patient Care Services (DADPCS) is responsible for administrative functions of his/her assigned nursing units/programs. The incumbent functions as an administrator, educator, and consultant utilizing management theory in collaboration with Patient Care Service and other services. Directly responsible for all services reporting to the Associate Director, Patient Care Services/Nurse Executive (ADPCS/NE) in his/her absence, including Primary Care Services, Geriatric & Extended Care Services, Acute Care Services, Connected Care Services, Social Work, and Nursing Informatics. Establishes and maintains effective relationships with all levels of medical center personnel and relates effectively with customers, families, and the community as well as program and service leaders at the local and network levels. Key relationships with staff are needed to (1) Assist nurse managers and advanced practitioners to carry out the functions and activities expected of them, (2) Contribute ideas and recommendations for the establishment of standards of care, policies, and objectives for the enhancement of nursing organization-wide, (3) Assist in policy-making activities as related to customer service and the overall functioning of administrative and clinical programs, and (4) Collaborate with other health care staff to establish and maintain programs that cross service and/or discipline lines and influence organizational mission and health care. Other duties include but are not limited to the following: Responsible for administrative and clinical issues, performance improvement, customer service/patient satisfaction, patient and employee safety, interviewing applicants, employee relations, standards of care and practice, the work environment, and accreditation and regulatory standards. 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, and responsibility for outcomes in the outpatient areas. Responsible for sound fiscal and resource management, program development, customer service/patient satisfaction, hiring decisions, employee relations, standards of care/practice and the work environment for areas of direct responsibility. Manage and develops collaborative partnerships with clinicians, physicians and administrative counterparts to achieve common goals. Participates in VISN and Medical Center committees, union partnerships and professional community organizations to continuously improve the quality of care and resolve staff and/or patient care issues. Responsible for facility initiatives related to strategic planning and performance measures, accountable for the overall operation of the services and its programs. Direct reports to the DADPCS include Integrated Services, Surgical Services, Nutrition and Food Services, Education Services, Sterile Processing Services, Nurse Recruiter, Chaplain Services, and Pathway to Excellence/Shared Governance Committee's. Implements interdisciplinary programs within areas of responsibility and across the medical center. Develops standard operating policies and ensures processes are in place for continual readiness. Responsible for assessing and recommending the allocation of human and material resources in determining staffing levels within the model of Staffing Methodology, using Nursing Hours per Patient Day (NHPPD) or other models in areas not yet under NHPPD, managing overtime; plays a significant role in the recruitment and retention of nursing staff. Ensures competency assessment is completed on each nursing employee annually. Reviews multiple analytical reports, performance measures, and other data for trends and early intervention; formulates follow-up plans with the Nurse Executive Team, nurse managers, and the service areas of responsibility. 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, 8:00am - 4:30pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: May be Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): May be Authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required Duty Location: 500 Highway 89 North, Prescott, AZ 86313

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. 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: This position requires visual acuity, keen hearing, clear distinctive speech, and manual dexterity. This position requires periods of walking, standing, stooping, sitting, bending, lifting, pushing and pulling. Transferring patients and objects may be required. The DADPCS may be exposed to infected patients and contaminated materials and may be required to don protective clothing in isolation situations or operative/invasive procedures. The DADPCS may occasionally be exposed to patients who are combative secondary to delirium, dementia, or psychiatric disorders. The DADPCS must be a mature, flexible, sensible individual capable of working effectively in stressful situations, able to shift priorities based on patient needs. The DADPCS must complete annual Occupational Health requirements, such as annual tuberculosis (TB) screening or testing, as a condition of employment. In the performance of duties, the DADPCS may be required to drive and/or ride in General Services Administration (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 Bob Stump VA Medical Center 500 Highway 89 North Prescott, AZ 86313 US
• Name: Kelly Moore
• Phone: (925) 839-7174
• Email: [email protected]