Greater Los Angeles VA Healthcare System (VAGLAHS) is seeking a highly qualified candidate for Chief Nurse - Geriatrics & Extended Care, who exhibits leadership that is characterized by substantial and continuous responsibility for administrative and operational functions within span of control. Functions as administrator, educator, & consultant utilizing management theory in collaboration with Nursing/Patient Care Services & other services and influences organizational mission and health care.

Duties

The Chief Nurse of Geriatrics and Extended Care is responsible for 24 x 7 oversight and operations for sustainable quality outcomes and metrics within Institutional and Non-Institutional Care Programs such as Community Living Centers (CLC), Home Based Primary Care, Hospice/Palliative care unit, Contracted Community Nursing Homes, Community Residential Care, Veteran Directed Care, Purchase Skills, Home Makers/Home Aid, Adult Day Health Care, Respite Care, and others as assigned. The incumbent reports directly to the Deputy Associate Director of Patient Care/Nursing Services. Serves as the expert overseeing the operations & demonstrating mastery in clinical knowledge & leading the Nursing Team. Demonstrates sound nursing and administrative judgment in decision-making and leadership with interdisciplinary groups involved in the planning, designing, implementing, and improving patient care services and health care delivery systems. Evaluates program/service line outcomes and implements solutions that minimize barriers and ensures that established operational metrics are met. Works collaboratively to establish processes to improve care delivery, access to veterans, system redesign, performance & quality outcomes. Creates opportunities to share knowledge/expertise within and across own and/other services. Implement standards of professional practice and creates a culture and environment that utilizes evidence-based practice as the pathway to improved outcomes. Participates in recruitment and assures the successful transition of new leaders into their roles. Maintains working knowledge of the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) contract, and abides by the contract, laws, regulations, and Veterans Affairs (VA) Directives. Responsible for compliance with all safety, regulatory and accrediting body requirements for general nursing section related issues. Routinely collaborates with the Deputy ADPCS to formulate long and short-term goals for the service and aligns these goals with the goals of the healthcare system. Develops action plans to accomplish service line goals with available resources within established timelines. Supports/actively participates in initiatives such as High Reliability Organization (HRO), Patient Centered Care, Just Culture, & I CARE. Manages human, material, & financial resources effectively to improve overall patient outcomes for patients with Geriatric Extended Care, Nursing Service and the healthcare system. Participates with executive leaders, management, and clinical members in upholding the hospital mission, vision, and strategic plan. Promotes effective communication, transparent culture of integrity & accountability Provides direct supervision, orientation & ongoing development of supervisors setting clear/measurable goals Ensures adequate utilization of resources to ensure safe patient care to meet operational requirements. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30am to 4:00pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a Virtual Position Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases 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 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: May be Authorized for highly qualified applicants Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required Duty Location: VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System 11301 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles CA 90073

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
• All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• You may be required to serve a probationary period
• Subject to a background/security investigation
• Must be proficient in written and spoken English
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process
• Must pass pre-employment physical examination
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)
• Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Personnel

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. Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate State-accrediting agency and accredited 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). 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: Master's degree in nursing or related field (or higher) Minimum 4 years recent progressive formal leadership experience in long term care settings within a complex healthcare system Recent nurse experience working in long term care settings, 2-5 years required. ANCC Nursing Administration Certification or applicable clinical/management certification Program development and leadership with a proven track record of sustainable positive outcomes Demonstrated knowledge of regulatory compliance and quality metrics specific to long term care and home care requirements. 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. 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 potentially long periods of continued walking, standing, and sitting. The incumbent may be 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 Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System 11301 Wilshire Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90073 US
• Name: Kelly Moore
• Phone: (925) 839-7174
• Email: [email protected]