The Chief Nurse for Acute Care Services is responsible for the operational planning and expansion of services for the Orlando VA Medical Center/VISN 8 Lake Nona and Outpatient Clinics.The Chief Nurse for Acute Care Services collaborates with appropriate Service Chiefs to design and implement programs and processes that will enhance quality indicators reported to the VA Inpatient Evaluation Center (IPEC).

Duties

The Chief Nurse for Acute Care Services provides leadership and oversight for both clinical nursing practice and administrative duties; establishes/promotes optimal standards in care delivery and develops policies/procedures that incorporate current evidence-based practice; works with peers to formulate strategic directions for Nursing Services; plans, implements, and leads activities to enhance customer service; and collaborates with other healthcare disciplines to establish and sustain programs that cross service and/or discipline lines and influence organizational mission and overall healthcare delivery. The Chief Nurse for Acute Care Services is responsible and accountable for assessing and commending the allocation of resources, both human and material, necessary to ensure positive outcomes for current and future medical patients. Additionally, the Chief Nurse for Acute Care Services is responsible for developing future nurse leaders and expanding academic affiliations and partnerships with community educators in nursing programs. The Chief Nurse for Acute Care serves as a recognized leader in Acute Care delivery and establishes protocols for the management of patients with ST Elevated MI (STEMI), Stroke, and Community-Acquired Pneumonia (CAP). The Chief Nurse for Acute Care Services incorporates performance improvement and staffing effectiveness data to design effective, efficient care delivery modes, manage assigned budgets, and establish staffing levels to optimally meet the needs of each patient. The Chief Nurse for Acute Care Services has responsibility and accountability for all nursing care activities in the Medical Inpatient Units, Surgical Unit, Intensive Care Unit, Stepdown Unit, Telemetry, Observation Unit, Emergency Department, and Urgent Care Sites. The Chief Nurse for Acute Care Services will serve as the direct supervisor of Assistant Chief Nurse and Nurse Managers, second line supervisor for Assistant Nurse Managers, staff nurses, nursing assistants, technicians, and professional oversight for advanced practice nurses assigned to Acute Care The Chief Nurse for Acute Care Services has responsibility and accountability for all nursing care activities in the Medical Inpatient Units, Surgical Unit, Intensive Care Unit, Stepdown Unit, Telemetry, Observation Unit, Emergency Department, and Urgent Care Sites. The Chief Nurse for Acute Care Services will serve as the direct supervisor of Assistant Chief Nurse and Nurse Managers, second line supervisor for Assistant Nurse Managers, staff nurses, nursing assistants, technicians, and professional oversight for advanced practice nurses assigned to Acute Care. 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: M-F 0730-1600 Compressed/Flexible: Not Applicable Telework: Ad- Hoc (s- Position Suitable) Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Authorized Recruitment/Relocation Incentive Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

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.

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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications

Contacts

• Address Orlando VA Medical Center 13800 Veterans Way Orlando, FL 32827 US
• Name: Dina Murphy
• Phone: (321)655-8079
• Email: [email protected]