RN - Associate Chief Nurse for Geriatrics and Extended Care (Community Living Center)

Department of Veterans Affairs

The Registered Nurse (RN) IV - Associate Chief Nurse (ACN) for Geriatrics and Extended Care (GEC) provides nursing leadership and oversight for the Community Living Centers (CLC) at the Tomah VA Medical Center. The ACN has substantial and continuous responsibility and accountability for CLC nursing operations, quality/safety, staffing, clinical practice, and Veteran-centered care. Scope of practice is defined in the dimensions of the Nurse Qualifications and is specific to the Nurse IV grade.

• THIS IS NOT A REMOTE POSITION! The Registered Nurse (RN) IV - Associate Chief Nurse (ACN) for Geriatrics and Extended Care (GEC) functions as an advisor, administrator, educator, consultant, and mentor who possesses a wide range of experience and leadership ability. The person in this role provides senior leadership and oversight for the Community Living Centers (CLCs). The ACN is responsible for the clinical and administrative operations of CLC nursing and reports to the Deputy Associate Director for Patient Care Services (Deputy ADPCS). The RN IV - ACN GEC is also responsible for the following duties: Ensuring the delivery of nursing care to Veteran patients and managing nursing personnel the Community Living Center (CLC). Collaborating with interdisciplinary leaders in the assessment, development, implementation, and evaluation of CLC programs and services, including long-term care, short-stay rehabilitation, dementia care, and hospice/palliative care. Efficiently and effectively managing resources within the CLC. Assessing and recommending the allocations of human and material resources, in determining staffing levels, managing overtime, and recruitment and retention of nursing staff. Supporting the integration and collaboration of nursing with other professional disciplines and functional areas in the mutual achievement of patient-centered and organizational goals. Championing a High Reliability Organization (HRO) with a lifestyle of safety founded on a systems approach to developing evidence-based health care solutions based on prevention, not punishment, with collective mindfulness. Fostering a climate for practice that enhances job satisfaction through mutual responsibility for productivity and quality improvement. Working closely to establish and maintain effective relationships with all levels of Veteran Affairs (VA) staff nationwide. Relating effectively with customers, families, and the community as well as program and service leaders at the local and network levels. Assisting the DADPCS with healthcare operations and the functions and activities expected of them. Contributing ideas and recommendations for the establishment of standards of care, policies, and objectives for the enhancement of nursing. Ensuring the CLC program follows statutory law, accrediting organizations, and Veterans Health Administration (VHA) regulations, policies, and procedures. Other duties, as assigned by the DADPCS. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards Pay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards Paid Time Off: Up to 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: Full-time (1 FTE); 0730 - 1600 or 0800-1630, Tour of Duty (TOD) may change depending on facility needs. Telework: Ad-hoc only, as determined by the agency policy. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

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