Registered Nurse - Associate Chief Nurse Geriatrics-Community Living Center

The Nurse IV Associate Chief Nurse (ACN) Geriatrics and Extended Care (GEC) 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. They are responsible for the oversite of clinical care and management of nursing personnel working in the Community Living Center (CLC). PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : Major Duties include but are not limited to: Functions as an administrator, educator, and consultant in the use of nursing theory for collaborative patient care with multiple disciplines Establishes respectful relationships with residents and staff at all levels Completes performance assessments on staff in e-performance based on outcome measures and delivery of overall position responsibilities including patient care Ensures managers are completing appropriate time and attendance monitoring daily Assists in completion of bi-weekly payroll Ensures regular Multidisciplinary Team Meetings covering the care and progress of each resident Ensures daily management and unit huddles occur for optimal communication Monitors and creates an action plans as necessary for patient care indicators such as fall rate, hospital acquired skin injury and infection control using evidence-based practice. Works collaboratively with the Associate Director, Patient Care Services, ACNS peers, and coworkers. Maintains professional personal conduct and ensures the workplace is free of behaviors that could be perceived as hostile or harassing. Monitors performance and outcome criteria in relationship to the Standards of Care and regulations by governing bodies including the Office of Inspector General (OIG) Surveys to ensure compliance with all standards Holds advanced knowledge and experience with infection control principles and practices Functions as a primary care nurse on the unit if necessary 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 7:30 am - 4:00 pm, subject to change based on facility needs. Telework: Ad-hoc Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES : 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, posses

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