Total 3 Director/C-Level job vacancies in 0461 Campus Point E San Diego CA

Ensures administrative support and guidance while providing oversight for the delivery of nursing care and management of nursing personnel and clinical resources. Assumes res.ponsibility for the coordination of care focused on patient education, self-management, and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care. Follows procedures per established policies and guidelines. Influences care outcomes by collaborating with members of the inter-disciplinary team. Provides coordination and accountability for all regulatory and environmental surveys and adheres to mandatory response timelines. Core elements of performance include knowledge and active participation in the unit/program level quality improvement process and initiatives as well as customer service programs.

The ACN for Operations is responsible for improving and delivering patient care through collaborative strategies with the Associate Director for Patient Care Services, Deputy Associate Director for Patient Care Services, Chief Nurses, and others in the VA Caribbean Healthcare System. The ACN establishes and promotes optimal clinical nursing standards of care and aids in the development of policies and procedures for the enhancement of nursing practice supporting evidence-based practice guidelines. The ACN endorses continued mission and accreditation readiness, enhances nursing quality measures and patient safety indicators, and sustains in the development and execution of the organization strategic plan and healthcare delivery goals. The ACN supports the planning and problem solving initiative to improve patient flow and refines processes to meet the needs of our patients, nursing service, and the medical center. Additionally, the ACN will incorporate performance improvement and staffing methodology data to develop effective and efficient care delivery models. Prepares strategic reports as required, maintains functional statements and position descriptions current, incorporating most recent qualification standards. The ACN also collaborates with Chief Nurse Operations to ensure the equipment purchase is perform within the required timeframe and according to the established procedures.

The ACN will oversee Emergency Management functions for the nursing service to include preparation, response and recovery activities from a disaster or emergency.


Work Schedule: Monday- Friday 7:30am-4:00pm and extended hours if needed.
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

VA Caribbean Health Care System (1A complexity) is offering an exceptional leadership opportunity as Chief of Psychology. The incumbent reports to the Mental Health & Behavioral Health Sciences Service (MH&BHSS) and organizes, manages the delivery of comprehensive mental health care and activities which serve Veterans with a wide range of mental health disorders and supervises interdisciplinary teams. The incumbent also serves as Director for the Workplace Violence Prevention Program that oversees the Disruptive Behavior Committee, Employee Threat Assessment Team, Fugitive Felon Program, Prevention and Management of Disruptive Behavior (PMDB) program, and Behavioral Health Response Team. All these programs encompass integral components to the functioning of the MH&BHS Service and the VA Caribbean Health Care System. The incumbent serves as the Chief for the Psychology Profession & Workplace Violence Prevention Program Director at the VA Caribbean Healthcare System (VACHS). The Psychology Chief has overall responsibility for all aspects of professional standards and training related to the practice of psychology provided at the VACHS at main medical center and the various community based outpatient clinics.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Review requests for clinical privileges in communication with providers supervisors. Recommends their approval, their limits and revocation.
• Collaborates with ACOS MH&BHS, Section chiefs, with other managers and other behavioral health leadership in fostering compliance with VA performance measures and VHA organization goals and guidelines set forth in the Uniform Mental Health Services in VHA Medical Points of Service Directive (VHA Directive 1160.01).
• Responsible for the development and oversight of his/her programs' performance improvement activities SAIL and ORYX action plans and redesign projects. Develops and implements action plan to improve areas of opportunity in performance measures.
• Oversees compliance with accreditation, safety, and other occupational standards. Prepares reports and documents.
• Shares responsibility with MH&BHS Chiefs and leaders in the timely and accurate completion of MH Action Items.
• Conducts meetings with facility wide Professional Psychology group to communicate important Standards, procedures and information regarding the practice of professional Psychology at the VA while fostering the utilization of evidence-based practices.
• Recommends, initiates, and processes any personnel action pertaining to administrative and clinical position within his/her oversight and supervision.
• Approves or disapproves annual, sick, authorized absence, and other leaves certifies time and attendance electronic cards for staff under his/her direct supervision.
• Actively participate in leadership roles on local, state and national professional organizations.
• Ensure that DBC reports directly to the Chief of Staff per VHA Directive 2010-053, is chaired by a senior clinician, has the appropriate clinical and administrative staff to conduct clinical threat assessments, initiate corrective actions, manages Patient Record Flags, reviews and appeals. Prepares and presents reports to the Clinical Executive Committee (CEC) as required by the COS. In conjunction with Employee Education Service, assure that all employees are provided PMDB training, oversees the Employee Threat Assessment Team and Fugitive Felon program.
• Reviews the facility's Workplace Violence Prevention Program and participates as a member of the Environment of Care Committee and participates in the multi-disciplinary Facility Safety Rounds to assure that the program is current and addresses the facility's needs.
• Serves as the Behavioral Health Incident Response Team Leader coordinating psychological services for staff, patients and families during crises and disasters.
• Other duties as assigned.

VA Caribbean Health Care System (1A complexity) is offering an exceptional leadership opportunity as Chief of Psychology. The incumbent reports to the Mental Health & Behavioral Health Sciences Service (MH&BHSS) and organizes, manages the delivery of comprehensive mental health care and activities which serve Veterans with a wide range of mental health disorders and supervises interdisciplinary teams. The incumbent also serves as Director for the Workplace Violence Prevention Program that oversees the Disruptive Behavior Committee, Employee Threat Assessment Team, Fugitive Felon Program, Prevention and Management of Disruptive Behavior (PMDB) Program and Behavioral Health Response Team. All these programs encompasses integral components to the functioning of the MH & BHS Service and the VA Caribbean Health Care System. The incumbent serves as the Chief for the Psychology Profession & Workplace Violence Prevention Program Director at the VA Caribbean Healthcare System (VACHS). The Psychology Chief has overall responsibility for all aspects of professional standards and training related to the practice of psychology provided at the VACHS at main medical center and the various community based outpatient clinics.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Review requests for clinical privileges in communication with providers supervisors. Recommends their approval, their limits and revocation.
• Collaborates with ACOS MH&BHS, Section chiefs, with other managers and other behavioral health leadership in fostering compliance with VA performance measures and VHA organization goals and guidelines set forth in the Uniform Mental Health Services in VHA Medical Points of Service (VHA Directive 1160.01).
• Responsible for the development and oversight of his/her programs' performance improvement activities SAIL and ORYX action plans and redesign projects. Develops and implements action plan to improve areas of opportunity in performance measures.
• Oversees compliance with accreditation, safety, and other occupational standards. Prepares reports and documents.
• Shares responsibility with MH&BHS Chiefs and leaders in the timely and accurate completion of MH Action Items.
• Conducts meetings with facility wide Professional Psychology group to communicate important Standards, procedures and information regarding the practice of professional Psychology at the VA while fostering the utilization of evidence-based practices.
• Recommends, initiates, and processes any personnel action pertaining to administrative and clinical position within his/her oversight and supervision.
• Approves or disapproves annual, sick, authorized absence, and other leaves certifies time and attendance electronic cards for staff under his/her direct supervision.
• Actively participate in leadership roles on local, state and national professional organizations.
• Ensure that DBC reports directly to the Chief of Staff per VHA Directive 2010-053, is chaired by a senior clinician, has the appropriate clinical and administrative staff to conduct clinical threat assessments, initiate corrective actions, manages Patient Record Flags, reviews and appeals. Prepares and presents reports to the Clinical Executive Committee (CEC) as required by the COS. In conjunction with Employee Education Service, assure that all employees are provided PMDB training, oversees the Employee Threat Assessment Team and Fugitive Felon program.
• Reviews the facility's Workplace Violence Prevention Program and participates as a member of the Environment of Care Committee and participates in the multi-disciplinary Facility Safety Rounds to assure that the program is current and addresses the facility's needs.
• Serves as the Behavioral Health Incident Response Team Leader coordinating psychological services for staff, patients and families during crises and disasters.
• Other duties as assigned.