Are you ready to love your job? Want to enjoy what you are doing each and every day? Is making a difference important to you? The Veterans Health Administration is looking for an energetic motivated individual ready to lead one of the most stimulating and important offices in the Department of Veterans Affairs. America's Veterans need you!

Duties

4-Year 7306 appointment with potential for re-appointment (not guaranteed). Physician Applicants - Education and length of practice (experience) will be considered by a Professional Standards Board and Compensation Panel in determining the salary of the applicant selected. This is a Pay Table 5 Tier 2 position. Salary range $145,000 to $295,000 Nurse Applicants - This is a Pay Band 3 position. Salary range $141,022 - $195,000 Exceptions to the salary cap must be approved. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week Recruitment/Relocation Incentives: May Be Authorized Relocation Expenses: Authorized Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized The Department of Veterans Affairs offers Permanent Change of Station (PCS) relocation services, Permanent Change of Station is the relocation of a household due to government convenience in connection with a transfer between duty station or facilities. For more information go to http://vaww.fscdirect.fsc.va.gov/pcs.asp The Executive Director of the Veterans Health Administration's (VHA) Healthcare Operations Center (HOC) is the Senior Executive Service Equivalent Officer responsible for VHA's central nerve center linking operational performance data and information, VHA Central Office (VHACO) and field stakeholders, and enterprise priorities together to enable data driven action and integrative oversight that improves Veteran care. The Executive Director oversees Program Directors in the area of Field Operations, Monitoring & Analytics, and Implementation & Integration. These programs are responsible for developing enterprise-wide metrics and monitoring of organizational performance. In addition, they act as the central liaison for communications between VHA Central Office and the field. They are also responsible for implementation of high-profile, enterprise-wide initiatives; examples include the Under Secretary of Health's 6 VHA priorities, the Referral Coordination Initiative and MISSION Act implementation. The Executive Director will foster bi-lateral communication between central office and field facilities; enable robust analytics and monitoring capabilities across various VHA databases and reporting streams; and serve as a primary change management agent for VHA in implementing enterprise-wide change, including Electronic Health Record Modernization. Assist the Deputy to the Assistant Under Secretary for Health for Operations for Redesign (DAUSH/OR) in dealing with matters that extend well beyond the assigned program responsibility. The Executive Director has overall responsibility, as well as delegated authority for the oversight and administration of broad emerging, and/or critical Agency healthcare operations, to achieve specified goals and objectives. Evaluates overall effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of these programs and recommends actions to initiate, modify, or discontinue programs and/or projects as needed. Provides leadership and technical support to the Assistant Under Secretary for Health for Operations (AUSH/O) and other staff in the formulation and administration of healthcare operations policies affecting VHA healthcare programs and activities. Develops and implements short and long-range strategic plans for organizational development and achievement of the VHA's mission. Integrates a comprehensive budget analysis and planning process into the strategic plan for the office development. Analyzes work processes such as program monitoring and technical assistance to maximize the value of VHA practices. Collaborates with all VHA Program Offices to develop long-range strategic plans for delivery of healthcare and daily operational monitoring of the entire VHA system. Represents VA/VHA at conferences, meetings, hearings, and negotiations with high-ranking officials of Federal, state, local governments, nongovernmental agencies, and national organizations. May serve on inter-agency councils, committees, and task forces with authority to address and speak on issues related to healthcare information technology. Fosters integration of state of the art, technology and innovative processes and systems to maintain and deliver the highest level of services. Carries out personnel management and equal employment opportunity responsibilities including performance evaluation, selection and other personnel responsibilities for staff and ensures effective utilization of all staff. Delegates authorities to subordinate supervisors and holds them responsible for the performance of the organizational units and the best utilization of their staff. Fosters and promotes equal employment opportunity in all facets of employment. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications

BASIC REQUIREMENTS: PHYSICIAN SR-602 Current, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth (i.e., Puerto Rico) of the United States or in the District of Columbia. The Physician must maintain a current registration to continue employment with the VA. Provide proof of this license in the application package. Residency Training: Physicians must have completed residency training or its equivalent, approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification. Approved residencies include those approved by the accrediting bodies for graduate medical education, Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education or American Osteopathic Association, or other residences which the Professional Standards Board determines to have provided appropriate professional training. Degree of doctor of medicine. The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Secretary of VA for the year in which the course of study was completed. Current, full, unrestricted license to practice medicine in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth (i.e., Puerto Rico) of the United States or in the District of Columbia. The physician must maintain a current registration to continue employment with the VA. Provide proof of this license in the application package. Demonstrated Leadership Ability Physical standards: Must meet the physical standards for the position. A physical examination prior to employment may be required. Preferred Experience: The incumbent must possess extensive leadership experience in the health care arena sufficient to qualify for the equivalent of a senior executive position within the Federal service, including significant experience with administrative healthcare management or equivalent physician executive leadership in a medical center or regional office, clinical practice, health care delivery, health informational systems, clinical support systems, designing and applying complex research-based methodologies to evaluation of health care quality, analytical techniques in health systems and program administration, healthcare policy and program development, resource administration and personnel management. Expert-level knowledge of current concepts in health care such as communicating and providing large scale guidance on health care policy to internal and external stakeholders, defining and evaluating new policy and program recommendations that directly impact health care provided to patients, and nursing practice standards/qualifications/scope of practice. BASIC REQUIREMENTS: NURSE SR-610 License and Registration: Must possess current, full, active and unrestricted registered nurse (RN) license in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth (i.e., Puerto Rico) of the U.S. or in the District of Columbia Education: Master of Science (MSN) in nursing or related field with Bachelor of Science (BSN) or MSN from a Bridge Program (a BSN is not issued or required) and 5-6 years experience; or Doctoral degree (preferred) in nursing or related field and appropriate basic or advanced certification desired from an accredited program and 4-5 years experience. Education must be National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) or Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) accredited. Physical standards: Must meet the physical standards for the position. A physical examination prior to employment may be required. Demonstrated Leadership Ability. Preferred Experience: The incumbent must possess extensive leadership experience in the health care arena sufficient to qualify fort he equivalent of a senior executive position within the Federal service, including significant experience with administrative healthcare management or equivalent nurse executive leadership in a medical center or regional office, clinical practice, health care delivery, health informational systems, clinical support systems, designing and applying complex research-based methodologies to evaluation of healthcare quality, analytical techniques in health systems and program administration, healthcare policy and program development, resource administration and personnel management. Expert-level knowledge of current concepts in health care such as communicating and providing large scale guidance on health care policy to internal and external stakeholders, defining and evaluating new policy and program recommendations that directly impact health care provided to patients, and nursing practice standards/qualifications/scope of practice. To meet the minimum qualifications, applicants must possess all of the necessary requirements for this position, you MUST SHOW in your RESUME that you possess the five Mandatory Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) along with the Technical Qualification(s) outlined below. Eligibility will be based on clear and concise accomplishments that emphasize your level of responsibilities, scope and complexity of programs managed, program accomplishments (with results), policy initiatives and level of contacts. Applicants can obtain a sample resume along with additional information regarding the Executive Core Qualifications on the Internet at http://www.opm.gov/ses/recruitment/qualify.asp. A. EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): ECQ 1. LEADING CHANGE: Ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment. ECQ 2. LEADING PEOPLE: Ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts. ECQ 3. RESULTS DRIVEN: Ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks. ECQ 4. BUSINESS ACUMEN: Ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically. Applicants may focus on resource management, with particular emphasis on financial management (budget). ECQ 5. BUILDING COALITIONS: Ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals. Applicants may demonstrate that they have external contacts as well as internal interactions. B. TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQ) - THIS MUST BE DEMONSTRATED WITHIN YOUR RESUME. A SEPARATE NARRATIVE IS NO LONGER REQUIRED. 1. Experience managing and overseeing organizational performance, using data driven approaches. 2. Experience collaboratively engaging a broad range of external and internal stakeholders, including at the facility, regional and national office levels. 3. Experience developing enterprise-wide operational metrics and responding to trends in the metrics IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Applicant's education and length of practice (experience) will be considered by a Professional Standards Board and/or Compensation Panel in determining the salary of the applicant selected. REFERENCES: VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G2, PHYSICIAN QUALIFICATION STANDARD; Appendix G6, NURSE QUALFICATION STANDARD. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The work required does not inherently include any physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment. A pre-placement physical examination is not required.

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 Veterans Health Administration - 1007 810 Vermont Avenue NW Washington, DC 20420 US
• Name: Monserrate Rodriguez
• Phone: 2024617425
• Email: [email protected]