Job Listing: Associate Chief Nurse for Behavioral Health and Sciences
Duty Locations
1 vacancy - Lebanon, PAThe position is a key member of the nursing executive leadership group. The position has broad oversight over the complex programs that fall under the umbrella of Behavioral Health programs. The ACNS/BH works in close collaboration with colleagues in nursing, administration and across care lines.
Major Duties
The position is a key member of the nursing executive leadership group and is directly in charge of nursing staff assigned to Patient Care Services. The position also has broad oversight over the complex programs that fall under the umbrella of Behavioral Health programs. The Associate Chief Nursing Service for Behavioral Health & Sciences (ACNS/BH&S) works in close collaboration with colleagues in nursing, administration and across care lines. This position directs 1 Nurse Manager of the inpatient unit, the Seriously Mentally Ill Case Manager, 4 Mental Health Intensive (Nurse) Case Managers, the Substance Abuse Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program Admissions Coordintor (RN), the Psychiatric Outpatient Clinic Nurse, the Behavioral Health Lab Nurse Case Manager, the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner at the Pottsville Community Based Outpatient Clinic and the nursing staff of the acute inpatient unit. The ACNS/BH&S is directly responsible for all aspects of nursing care delivered to patients in the inpatient and outpatient mental health programs. The ACNS/BH&S participates in strategic planning and forecasting for goal achievement; coordinates oversight, organization, development and implementation of plans to successfully undergo accreditation by JCAHO and other regulatory agencies; negotiates and promotes effective labor management relationships and participates in negotiation of agreements as required; and assures the application of EEO principles.How to Apply
Mail your applications so it will be postmarked by closing date. If hand delivered, be sure your application is received by closing date.VA Form 10-2850a, Application for Nurses and Nurse Anesthetists; OF 306, Declaration of Federal Employment; and if current federal employee, copies of last 2 performance appraisals and latest SF 50, Notification of Personnel Action.
If education is used to qualify for this position, please include sufficient information in your resume so you can be evaluated. You may mail a list of college courses that includes hours and grades to provide detail.
Application mailed using government postage or through an internal federal government mail system will not be considered.
Contact Information:
SUZETTE FLASHEL-UMLAUF
Phone: 717-228-6097
Email: Suzette.Flashel-Umlauf@med.va.gov
Or write:
Department Of Veterans Affairs
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
1700 S LINCOLN AVENUE
LEBANON, PA 17042
US
What To Expect Next:
Once your complete application is received we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. We expect to make a selection within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. You will be notified of the outcome.
Required Skills
Qualifications
Qualification requirements include:
a. Masters degree in nursing or a related field, as well as meeting all administrative requirements outlined in VA Handbook 5005.
b. A minimum of 5 years of professional nursing practice in progressively more responsible leadership assignments in clinical, administrative, educational and/or research areas.
c. Free and unrestricted license to practice nursing.
d. Demonstrated ability to act autonomously and to seek direction as needed.
e. Demonstrated dynamic leadership skills and a high degree of personal and professional skills.
f. Demonstrated knowledge of patient care management, financial management, strategic planning, human resources management and continuous quality improvement.
Masters degree in nursing from an NLN accredited program or related field.
You must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position.
You must submit to a drug test and receive a negative drug test before you can be appointed into this position.
Job Details |
Job Location |
Candidate Application |
| Employer: Department Of Veterans Affairs | Address: | Contact: |
| Job Type: Full-time | City: Philadelphia | |
| Experience:Any | State: Pennsylvania | |
| Education: Masters Degree | Zip Code:19143 | Online: Website Link |
Salary and Benefits
Salary Range: 77,996.00 - 103,725.00 USD per year
Benefits
Relocation expenses are authorized.
You may participate in the Federal Employees Health Benefits program, with costs shared with your employer. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#FEHB.
Life insurance coverage is provided. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#life
Long-Term Care Insurance is offered and carries into your retirement. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#ltci
New employees are automatically covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). If you are transferring from another agency and covered by CSRS, you may continue in this program. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#retr
You will earn annual vacation leave. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#VACA
You will earn sick leave. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#SKLV
You will be paid for federal holidays that fall within your regularly scheduled tour of duty. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#HOLI
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