Associate Chief Nurse - Ambulatory Care
About The Position
The Associate Chief Nurse (ACN) of Ambulatory Care executes leadership that is characterized by substantial and continuous responsibility and accountability for population groups or integrated programs that cross services and/or discipline lines and, influence the organizational healthcare mission. The Associate Chief Nurse - Ambulatory Care functions as a senior level nursing administrator with substantial and continuing responsibility for planning, organizing, directing and controlling service-wide and cross-departmental services, processes and issues for Patient Care Services. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Provides expertise in ambulatory care nursing and the programs within the service and serves as an advisor, administrator, educator, consultant, and mentor who possesses a wide range of experience and leadership ability. Provides senior leadership and oversight for daily clinical and administrative operations within nursing as directed by the Deputy Associate Director for Patient Care Services and/or Associate Director for Patient Care Services (DADPCS/ADPCS.). Supports the integration and collaboration of nursing with other professional disciplines and functional areas in the mutual achievement of patient-centered and organizational goals. Champions a High Reliability Organization (HRO) with a culture of safety founded on a systems approach to developing evidence-based health care solutions based on prevention, not punishment, with collective mindfulness. Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members, including other program and service leaders at the facility and network. Works closely to establish and maintain effective relationships with all levels of Veteran Affairs (VA) staff nationwide. Relates effectively with customers, families, and the community as well as program and service leaders at the local and network levels. Assists the ADPCS with healthcare operations and the functions and activities expected of them. Contributes ideas and recommendations for the establishment of standards of care, policies, and objectives for the enhancement of nursing.
Responsibilities
- Provides expertise in ambulatory care nursing and the programs within the service and serves as an advisor, administrator, educator, consultant, and mentor who possesses a wide range of experience and leadership ability.
- Provides senior leadership and oversight for daily clinical and administrative operations within nursing as directed by the Deputy Associate Director for Patient Care Services and/or Associate Director for Patient Care Services (DADPCS/ADPCS.).
- Supports the integration and collaboration of nursing with other professional disciplines and functional areas in the mutual achievement of patient-centered and organizational goals. Champions a High Reliability Organization (HRO) with a culture of safety founded on a systems approach to developing evidence-based health care solutions based on prevention, not punishment, with collective mindfulness.
- Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members, including other program and service leaders at the facility and network. Works closely to establish and maintain effective relationships with all levels of Veteran Affairs (VA) staff nationwide.
- Relates effectively with customers, families, and the community as well as program and service leaders at the local and network levels.
- Assists the ADPCS with healthcare operations and the functions and activities expected of them.
- Contributes ideas and recommendations for the establishment of standards of care, policies, and objectives for the enhancement of nursing.
Benefits
- Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards
- 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)
- Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
- Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
- 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Administration of Human Resource Programs
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
