Summary

The Nurse V - Director of Training - EHR Modernization Integration Office (Office of training) is an advanced healthcare executive who executes responsibilities that demonstrate leadership - experience - and innovative approaches in the guidance and direction of a variety of complex patient care programs and services. This position will be physically located in a VA owned or leased office/space and require up to 75% official travel. Applicant cut-off will be to the first 100 Applicants.

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.*Note: Foreign education programs/degrees are not creditable as related degrees
• *** Preferred Experience/Enhanced Qualifications: At least one (1) year experience working with Electronic Health Records for major healthcare system(s)
• At least one (1) year experience with leading change management activities in a complex organization
• At least one (1) year experience leading teams or projects that cross multiple offices or organizations
• ***The following Scope - Education and Dimension criteria must be met to qualify for Nurse V: Scope: Practice of an executive nature - comprised of complex leadership and administrative components - associated with critical health care issues and activities that drive meeting the organizational mission - health care and policy
• Education: Master's degree in Nursing (MSN) and 5 years of professional nursing experience - one of which is specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse IV and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse V
• OR Master's degree in a *related field with a BSN and 5 years of professional nursing experience - one of which is specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse IV and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse V
• OR a Doctoral degree in Nursing and 4 years of professional nursing experience - one of which is specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse IV and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse V
• OR a Doctoral 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 IV and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse V
• *Note: Foreign education programs/degrees are not creditable as related degrees
• Dimension Requirements: 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 Lifestyle
• Establishes an industry leading - shared decision-making lifestyle
• a workforce that serves Veterans - families - and caregivers of all backgrounds
• builds trust and lifestyle 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 lifestyle of holistic care - health advocacy and health 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 the health care industry
• 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 is primarily sedentary in nature
• This position requires visual acuity - keen hearing - clear distinctive speech - and manual dexterity
• This position requires potentially long periods of sitting and computer work
• The incumbent must be a mature - flexible - sensible individual capable of working effectively in stressful situations - able to shift priorities based on facility's needs
• Must complete annual Employee Health requirements - such as annual TB screening or testing - as a condition of employment

Duties

• Major Duties: The Nurse V level is of an executive nature - comprised of complex leadership and administrative components associated with significant health care issues and activities that influence the organizational mission - health care - and national policy VA Handbook 5005 - Part II - Appendix G6)
• They are accountable to VACO leadership and National Program Leaders (if applicable) and are an integral part of the senior national leadership team
• The incumbent is a catalyst for the integration and collaboration of nursing with other professional disciplines and functional areas in the mutual achievement of optimal Veteran-driven organizational goals at the VACO level
• The incumbent is a key leader in strategic planning - organizational assessment - and national program development
• The incumbent participates with strategic thought leaders in VACO to initiate and execute planning and decision-making processes for their program
• They have the authority and responsibility for establishing standards for the practice of nursing at all health care system levels ensuring the continuous and timely availability of quality patient services
• The incumbent exercises final authority and approval for national policy - practices - and the standards to measure - assess - and improve patient outcomes
• Appropriately delegates activities to those staff within the national program office under their purview
• The incumbent champions a High Reliability Organization (HRO) within their area of responsibility founded on a collective mindfulness approach to develop evidence-based health care solutions that promote a culture of prevention and safety and a healthy work environment through the implementation of shared decision-making
• a spirit of inquiry and an academic environment supportive of education and research to promote and advance the profession of nursing
• Plans the work to be accomplished by the unit - assigns work to employees - and establishes production or quality standards for the unit's work
• Establishes and communicates guidelines and performance requirements to employees
• conducts formal performance reviews
• and identifies and provides for the developmental and training needs of employees
• Hears and resolves employee complaints - effects minor disciplinary measures - and recommends action in more serious cases
• Performs administrative and human resources management functions for the unit
• provides advice - counsel - or instruction on both administrative and work matters
• and assures full compliance with safety regulations
• The incumbent meets the needs of the Veteran and as appropriate the Veteran's family - caregiver and/or significant other - the Veteran's representative - visitors to VA facilities - all VA staff and other customers while supporting VA missions
• The incumbent consistently communicates and treats the Veteran and as appropriate the Veteran's family - caregiver and/or significant other - the Veteran representatives - visitors to VA facilities - all VA staff - and other customers in a courteous - tactful - and respectful manner
• The incumbent provides the Veteran's family - caregiver and/or significant other - the Veteran's representative - visitors to VA facilities - all VA staff - and other customers with consistent information according to establish policies and procedures
• The incumbent handles conflict and problems in dealing with any consumer group appropriately and in a constructive manner
• 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 - Friday 8:00 a.m
• - 4:30 p.m
• EST Compressed/Flexible: Available at manager's discretion Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required Designated Drug-Testing Position: 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
• Applicants will not be appointed to the position if a verified positive drug test result is received.