The Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) IV Chief of the Mental Health Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program (MH RRTP) holds significant responsibilities for the administrative and complex clinical operations of the VA Southern Oregon Rehabilitation Center and Clinics (SORCC) MH RRTP. This position is located at the White City, VA (onsite) and is open to current VHA employees.
Advanced Practice Nurse (Nurse Practitioner) Basic Requirements Education: A post-master's certificate or master's or doctoral degree as a Nurse Practitioner. (Applicants pending the completion of educational requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until the education requirements are met.) Must be a 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). NOTE: Foreign Education. Graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing programs, the nurse practitioner degree equivalency must be validated through an Agency recognized degree equivalency evaluation agency, such as the International Consultants of Delaware (ICD). Candidates with equivalent nurse practitioner masters or doctorate level degrees who possess current, full, active, and unrestricted registration and certification will meet the requirement of graduation from an approved school of professional nursing to warrant appointment. License and Certification: License. All APN (NPs) must possess and maintain an active, current, full, and unrestricted APN license to practice as an NP in a State, Territory or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia. Basic Certification. All APN (NPs) must maintain full and current board certification in an area of clinical specialty (Psychiatric Mental Health) from one of the following: the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB), or other nationally recognized certifying body in the area in which the Nurse Practitioner is academically prepared. NOTE: Grandfathering Provision - All persons currently employed in VHA in 0610 series and an APN (NP) assignment that are also performing the duties as described in the qualification standard on the effective date of the standard (1/29/2024) are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the grade held including positive education and licensure/certification. APN (Nurse Practitioner) IV: Executes leadership that is characterized by substantial and continuous responsibility and accountability for population groups or integrated programs that cross service and/or discipline lines and influence organizational mission and health care. Education and Experience Requirements Meets basic education requirement for an APN (NP) AND Four years of APN (NP) experience, one of which is specialized experience equivalent to Nurse III AND Meets all Nurse IV dimension requirements Dimension Requirement. APNs (NPs) at Level IV must meet ALL the following dimension requirements: Practice. Practices at an associate executive level, utilizing clinical, leadership and administrative skills, demonstrating continuing responsibility that influences the organizational mission, health care delivery and policy at the local and/or regional level. Outcome Focus. Leads the application of clinical/business models, incorporating research/evidence-based practices, designed to achieve and sustain excellence in the delivery of health care at the service and organization levels. Leadership. Creates and implements a shared vision and successfully leads change to improve organizational performance and attain measurable performance outcomes. Professional Development. Establishes innovative, current and future healthcare delivery models, policy/regulation and governance to cultivate a healthy lifestyle, improving health outcomes. Professionalism/Collegiality. Facilitates effective relationship management, communication, customer service experiences and negotiation across lifestyles using a broad range of technology platforms to influence, inspire and motivate others within their program/service or beyond. Preferred Experience: Minimum of five (5) year clinical experience in performing initial clinical diagnostic evaluations, and formulating treatment plans for psychiatric patients in inpatient and outpatient settings. Minimum of five (5) year of leadership experience managing a team/program/ or supervising staff. Experience prescribing medications; coordinating medical care for behavioral health patients with primary care or specialty medical/surgical colleagues. Experience coordinating the admission and discharge of patients. Collaborating with other behavioral health positions. Minimum of five (5) year of experience of leadership, either leading people or overseeing a program. Physical Requirements: Light lifting and carrying under 15 pounds; Walking and Standing; Specific visual requirement (see computer screen); Hearing (aid may be permitted). Environmental Factors: Working closely with others; working alone.
Located in the Rogue Valley, White City allows easy access to Metro-area of Medford while remaining engrossed with nature. White City is an unincorporated community in Jackson County, Oregon, in the Rogue Valley. It is about nine miles north of Medford and 34 miles north of the California border. Enjoy the scenic drives to either Crater Lake, Oregon's only National Park, and to the mountain resort Lake of the Woods. Take a family-friendly hike to a waterfall or ride the only section of the Pacific Crest Trail that's open to mountain bikers. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Available for highly qualified applicants Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Available for highly qualified applicants 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 This role involves overseeing a staff of more than 130 professionals, guiding program development, and managing all aspects of leadership within the MH RRTP. The Chief is also responsible for ensuring the proper implementation of processes and standard operating procedures from the point of referral through to discharge follow-up. The VA SORCC MH RRTP serves Veterans from across the Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) and from various locations nationwide. The program, which operates a 181-bed unit, is supervised by the MH RRTP Chief and supported by a dedicated team of professionals committed to providing multidisciplinary treatment in a supportive and homelike environment. The leadership team, under the Chief's direction, includes a Deputy Chief of Operations, a Deputy Chief of Admissions, and a Deputy Chief of Programming. The MH RRTP Chief is responsible for adhering to the directives and ensuring compliance with accrediting agency standards. This includes delivering Veteran-centric, recovery-oriented, and trauma-informed care to the Veterans served by the program. The Chief is also tasked with strategic planning and ensuring quality service delivery through data-driven quality assurance processes. In addition, the incumbent is responsible for developing and implementing policies and procedures that promote recovery-oriented and evidence-based care. Collaboration with outpatient behavioral health teams to facilitate seamless transitions in care is another key responsibility of the MH RRTP Chief. The role involves creating action plans related to various initiatives, deadlines, and employee surveys. Other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm Compressed/Flexible: Not available Call: Yes Travel: None