Chief Nurse Executive, VA Maryland Health Care System, MD Job in Baltimore 21201, Maryland Us

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JOB SUMMARY:

WHO WE ARE

We are people who take great pride and deep satisfaction in providing America's veterans with the best clinical care, the most innovative technology, and the most comprehensive array of benefits America has to offer.

MISSION VISION

"To care for him who shall have borne the battle and for his widow and his orphan."

–Abraham Lincoln

ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 512-12-563364

POSITION TITLE: Chief Nurse Executive, VA Maryland Health Care System, Baltimore, MD

WORK SCHEDULE: Full-Time

GENERAL OVERVIEW:

The VA Maryland Health Care System (VAMHCS) is recruiting for a Chief Nurse Executive who is responsible to the VAMHCS Director for establishing, maintaining and providing oversight for nursing practice and operations across the VAMHCS.

 

The VAMHCS offers veterans state-of-the-art medical technology, clinical services and research programs.  Baltimore, Maryland is home to thousands and offers multiple cultural and educational attractions.  Unique to Baltimore, "Charm City" is the Inner Harbor, providing an aquatic experience for the entire family with the National Aquarium, harbor cruises, and multiple dining opportunities.  Culture events are an added attraction with events such as the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, The Lyric Opera House and the Hippodrome Theatre.  Depending on the season, one can enjoy local sporting events by visiting the MLB Baltimore Orioles, NFL Baltimore Ravens, as well as the MISL Baltimore Blast.  Charm City has a diverse blend of attractions for all tastes and is in close driving proximity of Washington, DC and Philadelphia. 

DUTIES:

 The VAMHCS Chief Nurse Executive functions as the senior nurse executive within a centralized nursing service model for a complex, multi-site health care system with five separate Clinical Centers including all levels of care from intensive to home based community.  The VAMHCS Chief Nurse Executive functions at an advanced level in nursing administration.  She/he serves as the principle advisor to the VAMHCS executive management leadership for issues related to nursing practice including nursing policies, procedures, protocols, as well as the interpretation of local, state, and national regulations.  The incumbent is oversees all Nursing Labor and Management Relations.  The VAMHCS Chief Nurse Executive is responsible for a centralized nursing service consisting of approximately 950 various types of nursing staff.  All VAMHCS executive nursing leadership directly report to the VAMHCS Chief Nurse Executive.  The incumbent is accountable for the development, ongoing management and fiscal resolution of the nursing service budget consisting of approximately 95 million dollars.  The incumbent is an integral member of the VAMHCS Senior Executive Management Team and participates in the strategic planning, executive decision-making and policy determination and implementation.  In addition as a critical member of the Executive Leadership Team, the VAMHCS Chief Nurse Executive has major impact upon administrative and clinical policy, strategic planning and decision making for VISN 5.  As a VHA Chief Nurse Executive, the incumbent affects global health care policy, strategic planning and decision making at the national level through participation on VACO national conference calls, tasks forces, committees and other national forums.

 

The VAMHCS Chief Nurse Executive actively participates as a full member of the: the Veterans Integrated Systems Network (VISN) Executive Team; VISN Clinical Services Team; VAMHCS Senior Executive Management Team; VAMHCS Senior Executive Management Team; Executive Leadership Council (ECL); VAMHCS Executive Council of the Governing Body (ECGB); Executive Committee of the Medical Staff (ECMS); Executive Committee of Administrative Staff (ECAS): and the Resource Management Committee (RMC).  The incumbent plays a critical role in the organizational strategic and long-range planning of the health care organization for VISN 5 and the VAMHCS.

 

The VAMHCS Chief Nurse collaborates with senior executive management in making decisions about health care services, settings, and organizational priorities.  He/she works with senior executive management to ensure that policies and practices promote optimum patient care outcomes.  The VAMHCS Chief Nurse Executive provides leadership role in the professional community, and governmental bodies that shape health care policy, there by contributing to the development of the health care delivery system and better health care for society. 

 

Required Skills:

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

 

The VAMHCS Chief Nurse Executive has a current and unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse and has a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing from an accredited School of Nursing.  The incumbent has a Masters Degree in Nursing/Nursing Administration or in a related field.  A Doctoral Degree in nursing or a related field is preferred.  The incumbent has a minimum of 6 years of successful nursing practice including both clinical and administration.  This experience includes 3 years of progressive leadership in nursing and patient care services in various settings with broad program mission scope and complexity.  The VAMHCS Chief Nurse Executive possesses a high level of professional leadership skills and advanced managerial credentials.  The VAMHCS Chief Nurse Executive participates in professional organizations within VHA and the community.  Certification by the American Nurse Credentialing Center in Nursing Administration Advanced is preferred.

 

Your salary and grade will be determined by the Nurse Professional Standards Board (NPSB).  The NPSB is a peer review process.  The PSB will review your individual qualifications, education, professional training/internship(s) and professional experience to determine the most appropriate salary and grade based on your individual accomplishments.

 

 

APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications (particularly positions with a positive education requirement.) Therefore, applicants must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly. http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html

 

FOREIGN EDUCATION: To receive credit for education completed outside the United States, you must show proof that the education has been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in conventionalU.S. education programs.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: (Failure to comply may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of employment or dismissal after appointment)

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

Once the application process is complete, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements. To determine if you are qualified for this job, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the occupational questionnaire. The numeric rating you receive is based on your responses to the questionnaire. The score is a measure of the degree to which your background matches the knowledge, skills and abilities required of this position.  If, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience your score can and will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating.

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS will receive a rating of IFM (ineligible due to missing forms). Requests for reconsideration of ratings will not be considered for applicants who fail to submit a complete application package.We cannot be held responsible for incompatible software, fax transmissions, delays in mail service, etc.

 

Only send documentation as requested/required by this announcement and that directly supports your qualifications for this position. 

Bring your expertise to VA and be valued as part of a team that is recognized and respected for significant contributions to medicine. You’ll enjoy a patient-focused environment, terrific benefits and incentives, and the ability to practice at any VA facility in the country.

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