The Deputy Associate Director of Patient Care Services/ Nurse Executive (DADPCS/DNE) provides primary assistance to the Associate Director of Patient Care Services/Nurse Executive (ADPCS/NE) in guiding overall management of the practice of nursing and the profession of nursing across the New Mexico VA Health Care System (NMVAHCS). This position is located at the New Mexico VA Health Care Service.
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 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 Culture. Establishes an industry leading, shared decision-making culture; 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 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. Preferred Experience Superior communication skills to ignite collaboration across multiple service care lines. 5 years supervisory experience supervising a staff of 100 or more employees preferred. 6-10 years healthcare leadership experience in expanding scopes. Experience in data analysis for evaluation and improvement of performance metrics. Demonstrates/ed success in outcome improvement Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. Physical Requirements: This position requires visual acuity, keen hearing, clear distinctive speech, and manual dexterity. 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 government vehicles.
The Deputy Nurse Executive (DADPCS/DNE) provides primary assistance to the Associate Nurse Executive (ADPCS/NE) in guiding overall management of the practice of nursing and the profession of nursing across the New Mexico VA Health Care System (NMVAHCS). The breadth and scope of the DADPCS/DNE role extends into all major practice areas, i.e. clinical, administrative, research, and education at the NMVAHCS and the thirteen Community-Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs).The DADPCS/DNE is a professional registered nurse who executes leadership that is characterized by substantial and continuous responsibility and accountability for population groups and integrated programs that cross services and/or disciplines, influence the organizational mission and health care, and are responsible for patient outcomes. The DADPCS/DNE is responsible for administrative and operational functions of assigned units/programs and acts as an administrator, educator, and consultant, utilizing management theory in collaboration with nursing, patient care services, all physician and administrative staff, and other services that support care of patients in the medical center and CBOCs. S/he must establish and maintain effective relationships with all levels of the medical center and CBOC personnel and relate effectively with patients, families, customers, and the community, as well as program and service leaders at local, network, and national levels. The incumbent provides executive leadership and direct supervision to interdisciplinary patient care services and nursing programs, to include Acute Care Nursing, Critical Care Nursing, Perioperative Nursing, Ambulatory Care Nursing, Specialty Care Nursing, Staffing and Operations Nursing, Professional Practice Nursing and GEC Nursing. Leadership of these diverse areas requires significant planning and decision-making skills in managing personnel and financial resources. The DADPCS/DNE oversees service initiation of performance and improvement actions. Works with quality, VISN and ICC to update action plans and outcomes. Allocates human and material resources in determining staffing levels using Nursing Hours Per Patient Day (NHPPD) and Staffing Methodology. The DADPCS/DNE reviews External Peer Review Program (EPRP), VA Surgical Quality Improvement Programs (VASQUIP), Inpatient Evaluation Centers (IPEC), Strategic Analytics for Improvement and Learning {SAIL), performance measures, and other data sources for trends and formulates early intervention to enable improvements, and formulates plans with nursing service chiefs in support of the organization. The DNE is expected to establish and maintain key relationship as provided below: Provide guidance in the absence of the ADPCS/NE for Service Chiefs, Clinical Nurse Managers, and advanced practitioners as they carry out the functions and activities expected of them; Work closely and collaboratively with nurses, physicians, and other clinical professional colleagues in the medical center and CBOCs to assure coordinated delivery of care of the highest possible standard; Provide leadership in the development of ideas and provide recommendations for the establishment of standards of care, policies, and objectives for the enhancement of nursing throughout the organization; Provide leadership in policy-making activities as related to customer service and the overall functioning of administrative and clinical programs; and Lead and collaborate with other health care staff to establish and maintain programs that cross services and/or disciplines and influence organizational mission and health 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: Monday - Friday, 0730-1600 with off tour support as needed to support the mission Compressed/Flexible: Not available Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized. PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not authorized.