The Deputy Chief Nursing Officer (DCNO) is a member of the VISN senior executive leadership team and is involved in strategic planning, organizational assessment, and program development. She/he has the authority and responsibility for establishing standards for healthcare operations and nursing practice by ensuring the continuous and timely availability of quality healthcare services.

Duties

Duties to include but not limited to the following: Acts as the catalyst for the integration and collaboration of nursing with other professional disciplines and functional areas in the mutual achievement of patient-centered and organizational goals. Reports directly to the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO), provides coverage and is the clinical expert for nursing in the absence of the CNO. Functions as a member of the senior executive leadership team for strategic planning, organizational assessment, and program development. Provides senior leadership and oversight for some clinical and administrative operations within nursing as directed by the CNO. Uses his/her knowledge of VA, other federal agencies, and state laws and regulations that affect the provision of patient care (e.g. professional licensure, reimbursement, VA Choice care, etc.) Takes appropriate action when opportunities exist to adjust clinical operations at both the clinical and programmatic level across the VISN to respond effectively to environmental changes in economic elements. Leader in organizational change efforts, with particular focus on changes required to achieve patient care goals. Leadership responsibilities include identifying obstacles to the change process and managing resolutions. Must have knowledge of clinical systems, programs and nursing practice, and how they relate to medical center specific needs and the mission and goals of the Network as a whole. Champions a High Reliability Organization with a culture of safety founded on a systems approach to developing evidence-based health care solutions based on prevention, not punishment, with collective mindfulness. Reviews nursing workload, productivity measures, and benchmarks to assure consistent levels of nursing care. Supports and recommends staffing plans that provide appropriate patient care Promotes innovation and improvement, based on benchmarking of best practices. Ensures the development and implementation of policies and programs for the recruitment and retention of qualified competent nursing personnel. Responsible for improving and streamlining the VISN nursing and patient care services onboarding processes to improve fidelity and timeliness. Plans and conducts annual retreats and summits for the nursing executive staff throughout VISN 21 on an annual basis. Maintains joint responsibility and accountability with the CNO for nursing standards of practice, recruitment and retention, long-range and short-range planning and model development for the effective delivery of health services. 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: Monday thru Friday 7:30 am-4:00 pm PST Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): 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. EDUCATION: Graduate from a professional school of nursing accredited by one of the following at the point of graduation is required: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN); or Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) OR a graduate of a foreign school of professional nursing. Note: The National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission/NLNAC changed its name to ACEN in May 2013; ACEN's website may be utilized to verify accredited programs using automated inquiry processes; however, for verification of any nursing program's accreditation prior to 1998, an automated inquiry cannot be used and ACEN must be contacted directly ACEN or CCNE Accreditation - Candidates meeting the basic education requirement of graduation from an ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program must be considered before consideration of a deviation to the basic accreditation requirement Nursing Bridge Program (must be appropriately accredited): A masters-level nursing accelerated nursing education program: 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. A copy of the MSN transcript must be provided to VA. Bridge programs that confer a master's degree also fully meet the education requirement, even though a Bachelor's Degree is not awarded. Foreign Nursing Education Graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing who, possess a current, full, active and unrestricted registration, will meet the education requirement of graduation from an approved school of professional nursing to warrant appointment as a Nurse who has completed an associate degree/entry level Nursing education program Credit for foreign nursing education higher than the associate degree/entry level requires a formal degree equivalency validation from a recognized degree equivalency evaluation agency accepted by VA such as the International Consultants of Delaware (ICD) LICENSURE: 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. ENGLISH PROFICIENCY: proficient in spoken and written English. Grandfathering provision All persons employed in VHA in this occupational series and performing the duties as described in the qualification standard on the effective date of this qualification standard are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the grade held including positive education and licensure/certification For employees who do not meet all the basic requirements required in this standard, but who met the qualifications applicable to the position at the time they were appointed to it, the following provisions apply Nurses who are retained under this provision and subsequently leaves the occupation, loses protected status and must meet the full VA qualification standard requirements in effect at the time of re-entry to the occupation Nurses initially grandfathered into this occupation, who subsequently obtain additional education and/or licensure/certification and meet all the basic requirements of this qualification standard, must maintain the required credentials as a condition of employment in the occupation Nurses who are appointed on a temporary basis prior to the effective date of the qualification standard may not have their temporary appointment extended or be reappointed, on a temporary or permanent basis, until they fully meet the basic requirements of the standard NURSE V Grade Determination: Waivers of degree requirements are not authorized for Nurse V Education/Experience: Master's Degree in Nursing AND five years of professional nursing experience, one of which is specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse IV; and demonstration of the dimension requirements for Nurse V OR Master's Degree in a related field and Bachelor Degree in Nursing AND five years of professional nursing experience, one of which is specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse IV; and demonstration of the dimension requirements for Nurse V OR Doctorate Degree in Nursing AND Four years of professional nursing experience, one of which is specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse IV; and demonstration of the dimension requirements for Nurse V OR Doctorate Degree in a related field and Bachelor Degree in Nursing AND four years of professional nursing practice, one of which is specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse IV; and demonstration of the dimension requirements for Nurse V Degrees in a Related Fields In addition to a completion of a nursing education program a graduate level or doctorate degree in health care/management related fields from an institution accredited by the State and approved by the Department of Education at the time the candidate completed the program may be credited as specifically indicated in grade requirements. The graduate level or doctorate degree and coursework must provide evidence in support of the nursing role and duties associated with the assignment and grade level. NOTE: Foreign education programs/degrees are not creditable as related degrees NURSE IV Specialized experience: 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 and influence organizational mission and health care NURSE V: Dimensions of Practice: Leadership: Establishes the strategic direction for health care delivery, evidence-based practices, industry-leading research and innovative care models; Creates a shared vision and successfully leads change to improve performance and attain measurable outcomes at the organization or enterprise level. Business Acumen: Transforms health care through the application of new processes, technology, informatics, data analytics, business principles, systems thinking and resource management at the organization or enterprise level Inspiring an Industry - Leading Culture: Establishes an industry-leading, shared decision-making culture and a diverse and inclusive workforce that serves Veterans, families and caregivers of all backgrounds; Builds trust and cultural competencies and catalyzes dynamic teams at the organization and enterprise level. Communication and Relationship Management: Drives the effective use of relationship management principles to achieve positive customer service experiences that are consistent with professional and organizational values, beliefs and practices at the organizational or enterprise level. Professional and Social Responsibility: Sets the standard for a culture of holistic care, health advocacy and heath equity; Applies ethical principles in decision-making at the organization or enterprise level; Advances nursing knowledge through health science research and the translation and dissemination of evidence into practice to maximize the value to Veterans, the community and healthcare industry. Reference: VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-6 Nurse Qualification Standard and Updated VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix H5, Nurse IV & V. CONTINUATION OF QUALIFICATIONS CAN BE FOUND BELOW IN THE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SECTION

Contacts

• Address VISN 21 Sierra Pacific Network 391 Taylor Blvd Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 US
• Name: Anita Martin
• Phone: 203-275-7191
• Email: [email protected]