The Geriatrics and Extended Care (GEC) Deputy Chief is a Nurse Practitioner; he/she is accountable for the management, supervision and evaluation of care for patients and staff within GEC and associated programs that are organizationally aligned under GEC.

Duties

The Deputy Chief Geriatrics, Extended Care provides leadership and clinical oversight for the full range of service in a highly complex patient population. The Deputy Chief will ensure compliance with local, VHA, and accreditation standards for GEC programs. They will actively cultivate employee development and engagement. He/She provides vision, models servant leadership, and collaborates with front-line staff in developing new modalities for improving patient care. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but are limited to: Acts as secondary level of GEC Chief Support in relation to Chief of GEC. Supporting essential functions of service chief as his/her surrogate or coverage in leadership decisions. Serves as director supervisor (or indirect oversight) of assigned GEC staff. Maintains required clinical role percentage to administrative time to remain active/privileged APRN. Develops and utilizes performance-based needs and assessments to promote individualized development and competency for the individual staff in GEC along with Chief and administrative team of GEC. Assists in arranging and facilitating peer mentorship if needed. Woks in conjunction with HR, EEO and ER/LR to help facilitate needs of GEC staff. Along with administrative staff and Chief directs staff, budging and tracking of GEC programs. Ensures all Focused Professional Evaluation (FPPE) and Ongoing Profession Practice Evaluation (OPPE) are completed in a timely fashion by direct supervisor or peer assigned. Assists in arranging and facilitating peer mentorship if needed. Serves as a liaison between GEC Chief and RHJ Leadership to GEC staff. Ensures that annual proficiency, ECF, performance measures and appraisals are completed with staff and their supervisor in a timely fashion. Works with clinical/direct supervisor on issues related to performance, practice, competence, etc. of an individual staff-in conjunction with GEC Chief. Ensures the Medical Center Bylaws are reflective of current laws and State regulations pertaining to the provider practice changes as they occur. Facilitates collaboration between the facility and academic affiliate(s). Works with facility education as a liaison for GEC education and encourages preceptorship and academic appointments for GEC staff when available. Provides leadership in determining allocation of resources (financial, human, material, educational, and/or informational) based on patient care systems that promote the professional development of staff. Incorporates ICARE (integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect and Excellence) Core Values in all aspects APRN practice. Interprets and enforces Human Resource policies and directives to ensure proper hiring practices are followed for clinical staff in collaboration with GEC Chief. Other duties as assigned. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Subject to change based on agency needs. Telework: At the supervisor's discretion; Ad-hoc. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized 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. Education: Graduate of a school of professional nursing. (1) Education Accreditation Requirement. Nursing education must be from a school of professional nursing accredited by one of the following accrediting organizations at the time the program was completed by the applicant; (a) The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850, Atlanta, GA 30326. The ACEN accredits all levels of nursing programs, including clinical doctorate, masters/post master's certificate, baccalaureate, associate and diploma nursing education programs. (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 via their email contact information on the ACEN website to verify.); OR (b) The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), 655 K Street, NW, Suite 7, Washington, DC 20001. The CCNE is an accrediting arm of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) and accredits nursing education programs at the bachelor and master's level. (2) Foreign Education. Graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing programs, the nurse practitioner degree equivalency must be validated through an Agency recognized degree equivalency evaluation agency, such as the International Consultants of Delaware (ICD). Candidates with equivalent Nurse Practitioner masters or doctorate level degrees who possess current, full, active and unrestricted registration and certification (see paragraph 2c) will meet the requirement of graduation from an approved school of professional nursing to warrant appointment. Licensure and Certification: The following licensure and certification requirements are considered conditions of employment. (1) APNs (NPs) must possess and maintain an active, current, full and unrestricted APN license to practice as a NP in a State, Territory or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia. Basic Certification. (a) All APNs (NPs) must maintain full and current board certification in an area of clinical specialty from one of the following: i The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC); ii The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB); or iii Other nationally recognized certifying body in the area in which the Nurse Practitioner is academically prepared. (b) The required basic certification as a Nurse Practitioner must be identified in support of any position being established or filled as an APN (NP). An approved list of NP/APN certifications may be found on the Office of Nursing site at the Office of Nursing Services. (c) Basic certification as a nurse practitioner is a condition of employment and qualifying factor for the specific assignment. (d) APNs (NPs) are credentialed and privileged to provide care based upon scope of practice, formal graduate nursing educational preparation, certification, and patient population. It is the focus of care based on patient care needs, not the care setting, that defines the provider's scope of practice and basic certification required. The scope of practice is determined by the provider's formal academic education and basic Nurse Practitioner certification. The assignment will either require a specific basic certification as a nurse practitioner, i.e., Mental Health, Women's Health, etc., or may allow for more than one basic nurse practitioner certification. (e) The APNs (NPs) may also hold a specialty certification which in many cases is not specific to a Nurse Practitioner role. Specialty certifications may be highly recommended but are not required as a condition of employment or required for an assignment and do not support the basic board certification nurse practitioner requirement. Accepted Specialty certifications for this position are: Psychiatric/Mental Health. Preferred experience: Five (5) years of Geriatrics or similar experience such as Hospice or Palliative Care and five (5) years supervisory experience preferred.. Grade Determination: In addition to the basic qualification requirements, the grade level of an APN (NP) is based on a combination of education and experience. Beyond the minimum education requirements, grade determination for appointment, advancement and promotion will be based on the following specific requirement for an APN (NP). The level of practice at which an APN (NP) may perform is based upon a combination of many factors. Beyond the minimum educational requirements, grade determination, upon appointment and advancement, is dependent upon aspects such as continued professional development (formal and/or informal education), clinical performance, judgment, outcomes (at the service level and beyond), leadership and interpersonal skills that influence, inspire and motivate others within their program/service or beyond. As the APN (NP) acquires the knowledge, skills and judgment that accrues with experience, the privilege of increased authority for patient care and service in administrative roles is expanded as applicable. (1) APN (Nurse Practitioner) II. (a) Scope. Demonstrates leadership in delivering and improving holistic care through collaborative strategies with others. (b) Education and Experience Requirement. D Meets basic education requirement for APN (CNS). Nurse II is considered the entry grade level for APN (NPs); no experience is required. (5) APN (Nurse Practitioner) III. (a) Scope. Executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership, experience, and creative approaches to management of complex client care. (b) Education and Experience Requirement. Meets basic education requirement for an APN (NP). AND ii One year of specialized APN (NP) experience equivalent to the Nurse II grade level Reference: VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-6a APN Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office. Physical Requirements: All applicants must be physically able to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position. A pre-placement physical examination shall be completed prior to appointment.

Education

Contacts

• Address Ralph H Johnson Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center 109 Bee Street Charleston, SC 29401 US
• Name: Linda Parker
• Email: [email protected]