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

Duties

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards The Chief Nurse is responsible for 24 x 7 oversight and operations for sustainable quality outcomes and metrics within the following areas: Operating Room, PACU, Pre-Op/Same Day Surgery, Clinical Procedures Center, Cath/EP Lab & other assigned clinical areas. Responsible for a full range of duties, removing barriers, collaboration, serving as the expert overseeing the operations & demonstrating mastery in clinical knowledge & leading the Nursing Team. The incumbent reports directly to the Deputy Associate Director of Patient Care/Nursing Services. Typical duties include but are not limited to: 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 Perioperative Services, 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. 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 7:30am - 4:00pm Compressed/Flexible: Not Available Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: May be Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): May be Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required Duty Location: VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System 11301 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles CA 90073

Requirements

Qualifications

Basic Requirements: English Language Proficiency. In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7403(f), 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 the appropriate 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); OR Individuals attending a master's level bridge program in nursing who have completed coursework equivalent to a bachelor's level degree in Nursing may have opportunity to become registered as a nurse with a state licensing board prior to completion of the bridge program. Upon achievement of a State license, the individual may be appointed on temporary basis and later converted to a permanent appointment upon successful completion and graduation from the bridge program. (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 to warrant an appointment as a Nurse who has completed an associated degree/entry level Nursing education program. Credit for foreign nursing education higher that associate degree/entry level requires a formal degree equivalency validation from a recognized equivalency evaluation accepted by VA such as International Consultants of Delaware (ICD). 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. Graduate Nurse Technician (GNT) Exception: Candidates who otherwise meet the basic education requirements, but do not possess the required licensure, may be appointed at the entry step of the grade and level applicable to the completed nursing education as a GNT on a 120-day temporary appointment while actively pursuing licensure (may be extended up to two years on a case-by-case-basis.) NOTE: Grandfathering Provision - All persons currently employed in VHA in 0610 series and performing the duties as described in the qualification standard on the effective date of the standard (1/29/2024) are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the grade held including positive education and licensure/certification. The following Scope, Education and Dimension criteria must be met to qualify for Nurse IV: Scope: 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. Education: Master's degree in Nursing (MSN) and 4 years of professional nursing experience, one of which is specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse III and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse IV; OR Master's degree in a *related field with a BSN and 4 years of professional nursing experience, one of which is specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse III and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse IV; OR a Doctoral degree in nursing and 3 years of professional nursing experience, one of which is specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse III and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse IV; OR a Doctoral degree in a *related field with a BSN and 3 years of professional nursing experience, one of which is specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse III and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse IV. *Note: Foreign education programs/degrees are not creditable as related degrees. Dimensions: Leadership. Leads health care delivery by leveraging evidence-based practices, industry-leading research, and innovative care models. Drives a shared vision and successfully leads change to improve performance and attain measurable outcomes at the program or service level. Business Acumen. Transforms health care by implementing new processes, technology, informatics, and data analytics using business models and fundamental concepts of resource management at the program or service level. Inspiring an Industry-Leading Culture. Employs an industry leading, shared decision-making culture. Cultivates a diverse and inclusive workforce that serves Veterans, families and caregivers of all backgrounds and builds trust, cultural competencies and catalyzes dynamic teams at the program or service level. Communication and Relationship Management. Directs the effective use of relationship management principles to achieve positive customer service experiences that are consistent with professional organizational values, beliefs and practices at the program or services level. Professional and Social Responsibility. Operationalizes a culture of holistic care, health advocacy and health equity. Applies ethical principles in decision-making at the program or service level. Advances nursing knowledge through health science research and the translation and dissemination of evidence into practice to maximize the value to Veterans and the community. 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.

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]