Total 299 programme director job vacancies in Health / Beauty / Fitness category in The United States of America

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Substantial involvement in multi-site, regional, and/or national professional and health related issues are integral to the assignment.
• Participating as a member of various committees- overseeing and participating in planning, policy-setting, and decision-making that define how the patients' care needs are met by developing both system-wide and strategic goals and program specific processes and policies.
• Overseeing the Nurse Professional and Licensed Practical Nurse Standards Boards, VETPRO for nursing and allied health personnel, and peer review at the facility level for all licensed and registered members of the healthcare system.
• Reviewing all position descriptions, functional statements, competencies, and performance appraisals for nursing personnel and providing input into.
• Reviewing and consulting on all disciplinary actions involving conduct and professional practice of nursing personnel.
• Routinely identifying and objectively analyzing strategic plans and actions related to healthcare, quality, and safety issues at all levels of the organization.
• Promoting and enhancing customer service such as customer service orientation, Patient Centered Care, and Patient Flow/Care Coordination across the State.
• Promoting and enhancing cost effective Veteran care and management
• Developing specific interventions to achieve patient-centered care models, promotion of standards-based consultation, and evidence-based nursing care.

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00AM to 4:30PM
Telework: ad hoc telework may be available based on Service needs.
Virtual: This is not a virtual or remote position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized

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

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards

Starting at $173,463 Per Year (VN 5)

This position serves as the Assistant Medical Center Director located at the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN), VA Medical Center (VAMC). The Assistant Medical Center Director exercises line authority for multiple administrative and allied health services and sections and is directly responsible for facility operations.

The Assistant Director shares with the Executive Leadership Team a level of responsibility for the direction and management of the Medical Center and is directly responsible for facilities operations. The Assistant Director plans, coordinates, supervises, and directs various administrative and health related services. The Assistant Director participates on a day-to-day basis in top level Executive discussions, decisions, policy making and actions of all administrative functions and indirectly of all clinical matters impacting patient care.

Duties include, but may not be limited to the following:

• Budget and Fiscal Management for the facility services assigned such as resource management and FTEE control within the assigned services.
• Oversees the management of administrative services supporting assigned operations.
• Demonstrates a clear understanding of government and agency systems and an acute awareness of all elements of resources as they related to the cost of healthcare operations.
• Serves as fiscal advisor to the medical center Director in preparing formal budget submissions for approval.
• Exercises full line authority for multiple administrative functions (services and sections) and indirectly for all clinical matters affecting patient care.
• Delegates authority and holds managers under his/her oversight responsible and accountable for the performance of their service lines, programs, and human capital requirements.
• Hearing and resolving appropriate complaints and grievances.
• Represents the healthcare system by establishing and maintaining community partnerships, and relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Promoting the understanding of the health care delivery system's mission within the local community and proactively advising both of benefit and/or hospital changes and information.
• Exercises authority for establishing priorities for healthcare operations and allocating available resources accordingly.
• Works with Service Chiefs in the formulation of budgets for their respective services
• Conducts internal systematic reviews; and serves as an essential capacity for developing and coordinating internal measures to assure that both clinical and administrative operations are in within governing standards.
• Participates on a day-to-day basis in top level Executive discussions, decisions, policy making, and actions of all administrative functions and indirectly of all clinical matters impacting patient care.
• Serves as a facilitator between clinical providers and administrators to meet the medical center's goals and priorities.

Work Schedule: Full-time; Monday - Friday; 8:00am - 4:30pm
Telework: Telework may be authorized on an occasional basis with supervisor approval. Ad-hoc
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Health Systems Administrator - Assistant Medical Center Director/PD99901S
Relocation Incentives: Authorized for a highly qualified candidate
PCS: Authorized for a highly qualified candidate

Starting at $136,414 Per Year (GS 14)

Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.

Full time 37.5 hours per week. Permanent post.

In this role, you will be a visible and credible clinical leader, promoting compassionate leadership within your areas of responsibility whilst engaging your teams to improve standards of care.

The post holder will deputise for the Divisional Nurse Director when required and support the delivery of the services to achieve consistency of practice, high standards of care and innovation with a strong patient safety focus.

They will work in conjunction with the wider Divisional Management Team to ensure the delivery and achievement of the Anaesthetic and Surgical Services Divisional objectives and contribute to the on-going development of the Surgical Nursing , AHP and Health care scientist professional development.








• The post holder will:
• Support the Divisional Nurse Director to champion the delivery of excellent care of surgical patients with compassionate leadership, and retaining a focus on engagement and co-production within the services.
• Provide effective leadership within designated areas of responsibility promoting the highest standards of safe, high quality care and an effective learning environment for all staff.
• Act as a key member of the Divisional Management Team contributing fully to the development delivery and achievement of all Divisional and speciality objectives.
• Deputise for the Divisional Nurse Director as required.
• Participate in a Senior Managers on-call rota tier 1.

Surgical services at Bolton are undergoing transformation with our new elective care centre and our continual development to improve surgical pathways and care. The post holder will join the existing assistant nursing director and governance lead to support transformation of care and services to constantly improve patient care and support staff wellbeing.

Support effective delivery of safe nursing care and patient experience across the ASSD division incorporating the chief nurse strategy to reduce harm and provide a safe and effective care.


This advert closes on Thursday 28 Nov 2024

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The Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) II Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) practices in Mental Health (MH) to provide a full range of services emphasizing quality, timeliness, and the advancement of the Veterans Affairs (VA) mission. The PMHNP provides advanced clinical practice, consultation, and management. The PMHNP is a licensed independent practitioner with advanced education and national certification who provides evidence-based care for a population of patients. This position is also the PMHNP Residency Training Director, with duties commensurate for leading and growing the current PMHNP Residency Program (currently in the second year).

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Delivers evidence-based health care, demonstrating proficiency in the ability to manage a patient panel, population, or program.
• Uses advanced clinical judgment to independently provide evidence-based treatment to Veterans with acute or chronic mental illness including use of psychotropic medications, psychotherapy, and other modalities.
• Provides patient and family education on medical/MH conditions, preventive measures, and prescribed treatments.
• Demonstrates leadership and engages in collaboration with other MH and specialty care professionals while involving Veterans and their families (as appropriate), in treatment plan development.
• Assesses and adjusts the plan of care as needed to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
• Counsels and treats patients with substance use disorders.
• Orders and interprets labs, tests, and diagnostic studies.
• Initiates referrals and consults to specialty services.
• Serves as the program manager of the Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Residency Program (MHNPR).
• Manages all administrative components of the MHNPR including trainee recruitment.
• Collaborates with executive leadership, academic partners, services leaders, other education programs, and trainees.
• Ensures program compliance with the VA Office of Academic Affiliation standards and accrediting bodies of affiliated institutions.
• All other assigned duties.

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: 8:00am to 4:30pm, Monday through Friday
Telework: Regular telework, 1-2 days per pay period

Starting at $106,122 Per Year (VN 00)

• Advises, participates in and assists the Associate Director for Clinical Business Operations (CBO) in the achievement of effective strategic planning and coordination of medical center clinical management functions.
• Assists in the formulation of administrative policies.
• Responsible for assisting executive management with administrative problems that arise, providing recommendations for solutions and is a contributor to the decision-making process.
• Evaluates functional programs to identify specific requirements (i.e., budgetary, work force, materials, facilities, and services needed).
• Develops and adjusts plans and schedules pertinent to statutory or regulatory provisions.
• Provides full staff assistance contributing to problem-solving and planning throughout the medical center by recommending changes in management practices, relative materials, methods, techniques, organizational structures, and procedures.
• Coordinates implementation of programs for improving organizational effectiveness and efficiency and assesses program development.
• Participates in overall medical center administration and serves as a management representative on various medical center committees.
• Responsible for keeping staff members apprised of the status of various programs and informed of significant developments in subordinate operating elements.
• Advises executive staff, providing information relative to their responsibilities in accomplishment of established performance goals and objectives.
• Directs personnel management activities including performance evaluations, recruitment, interviews, selection of personnel, promotions, awards, position classification, training, disciplinary actions, timekeeping etc.
• Considers grievances and complaints, ensuring the appropriate staff are notified and incidents are handled in a timely manner.
• Conducts staff meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (EST)
Telework: VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.
Virtual: This is NOT a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Health System Specialist - Executive Assistant to Associate Director, Clinical Business Operations/PD084110
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: NOT Authorized
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): NOT Approved
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): NOT Authorized

Starting at $90,744 Per Year (GS 12)

Promoting improvement in the quality of care within the regional health system through clinical leadership and engagement. Exhibit clinical leadership and strategic influence across the whole system of care spanning primary, community, secondary, and specialised tertiary services such that the quality, safety, and experience of care is enhanced in all spheres, engaging clinicians at all levels in provision of best value care. In collaboration with the Regional Chief Nurse to enact and oversee systems which enable early notification of significant variations in clinical practice and the quality of patient care and to take timely remedial action. The Regional Medical Director will identify and mitigate clinical risks, acting as necessary to bring about improvements that will maintain and enhance clinical quality and safety. In collaboration with the Regional Chief Nurse he/she will lead on work promoting improvements in quality of care. The RMD will act as the patients champion, being independent and fair, promoting equality and diversity, reducing inequalities, ensuring value for money, securing good governance of NHS providers and challenging poor delivery of services. In collaboration with the Regional Chief Nurse, motivate, empower and support the regional quality team to ensure that appropriate assurance is received on clinical quality and governance. They will support the organisation to deliver its statutory duties, particularly in relation to the duty of quality, the promotion of innovation, patient experience and choice, safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and equality and diversity. To contribute to and support national strategy for quality improvement. To be professionally accountable to the National Medical Director and, at times, to act or be a delegate for the National Medical Director. To communicate and lead the NHS message on quality improvement from a clinical perspective. The Regional Medical Director will promote quality, innovation and productivity. He/she will promote and facilitate transformational change. He/she will act as a role model for medical leaders. Promote a culture of safety & quality, using a learning culture and improvement methodology. Provide professional leadership, advice and support to Medical Directors/CMO of provider trusts, systems and other medical leaders and to oversee recruitment to Executive Medical Director posts within the region. Provide leadership and support to systems and providers with performance issues, where necessary, and to collaborate with and support the central team in managing trusts and systems within the oversight framework . Work with the Director of Workforce, Training and Education to ensure there is a robust pipeline for medical leadership roles within the region, by supporting national initiatives such as the aspiring medical directors programme. Ensure there are support systems for newly appointed medical leaders within the region; Engage with the clinical leadership andengagement infrastructure, namely the Clinical Senates Council & Forum, the established Clinical Networks, Operational Delivery Networks, Health Innovation Networks (HINs) and ICBs, to drive transformation of the system in the interests of quality and value; Specifically, regarding Clinical Networks and HINs the post holder will be expected to agree business plans, ensure appropriate synergy and alignment with regional and national objectives, and undertake quarterly assurance meetings. Strategic change across the region will be delivered through support of ICSs, Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) and their leadership. The post holder will be expected to act as a source of advice and support for ICSs through the convening of ad hoc advisory groups where necessary and affording access to the formal advisory architecture.

The APAC Commercial Director will serve as a critical leader in driving Inari’s mission to transform patient outcomes through innovation in venous thromboembolism (VTE) therapies. This role integrates strategic oversight of high-growth distributor markets (India, Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam), where the Director holds full P&L responsibility, with commercial and marketing support for broader APAC markets, including China, Japan, and ANZ. The Director will be a key conduit in aligning Inari’s global objectives with local market dynamics, fostering relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs) and stakeholders, and executing strategic market development.

APAC Regional Commercial & Marketing Leadership:

1. Serve as the primary leader for all commercial and marketing initiatives in key APAC markets such as China, Japan, and ANZ, ensuring product adoption and market penetration.

2. Tailor global marketing strategies to local healthcare systems and regulatory environments, ensuring alignment with both Inari’s mission and regional needs.

3. Build and maintain strong relationships with interventional cardiologists, interventional radiologists, vascular surgeons, and referring physicians (ER, oncology, hematology, OBGYN, orthopedics) to drive awareness and referral pathways for VTE treatment.

4. Lead physician education programs and live case support to ensure healthcare providers are trained and equipped to deliver life-saving interventions with Inari’s devices.

5. Collaborate closely with internal teams—marketing, clinical, regulatory, and finance—to align regional marketing efforts with global business goals and ensure successful product launches.

6. Drive market development initiatives, enhancing awareness and adoption of VTE therapies in target markets.

Distributor Markets Management (P&L Ownership):

1. Oversee commercial performance in distributor-led markets, including India, Thailand, Malaysia, and Vietnam, holding full P&L responsibility for these regions.

2. Collaborate with distributors to develop tailored commercial strategies, drive revenue growth, and ensure successful product adoption within these markets.

3. Provide distributors with the marketing support, tools, and training needed to effectively promote Inari’s devices while regularly reviewing performance to optimize market execution.

4. Lead market-entry strategies for new countries in the distributor region, ensuring regulatory readiness and alignment with Inari’s broader market expansion goals.

This announcement is Not To Exceed 120 days by detail or temporary promotion. Please see Additional Information section of this announcement.

At the full performance level, the incumbent serves as the Health System Specialist for the Associate Director. He/She has authority over and responsibility for the daily operation of activities taking place within the Associate Directors Service Line and is accountable for consistency and standards of delivery within the service line. This includes guidance and oversight in the policy development, evaluation, improvement and oversight of financial regulations, fiscal requirements, established standards of healthcare delivery and management of healthcare concepts and practice. This position facilitates the active and complex interactions necessary for the smooth delivery of the many aspects of health care operations. The core duties of this position include but are not limited to:

• Identifies and resolves management issues within the service line.
• Participates in day-to-day policy making as well as in long-range planning and development of strategic plans, goals and objectives.
• Applies the specialized principles and practices of healthcare management in directing or supporting a health care system.
• Provides full staff assistance on administrative matters affecting operation of a VA medical center or health care system.
• Advises on matters related to planning, development, direction and evaluation.
• Serves as a key member of the leadership team and participates in executive leadership discussions, decisions, and policy development.
• Provides program direction to other managers at the facility.
• Participates in the analysis and interpretation of workload and other data used in resource planning.
• Directs and assists leadership in management analyses and development of reports pertaining to program plans, development operations and assessment of any planning phase of the Healthcare System's activities.
• Formulates and develops management policies, standard operating procedures, protocols, and standard work.

Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
Telework: Ad-hoc
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Health System Specialist (Executive Assistant to the Associate Medical Center Director)/PD60476O
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized.
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved.
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized.

Starting at $86,962 Per Year (GS 12-13)

• Supervise the H2F Human Performance Team.
• Provide education and trainings to various groups regarding human performance and H2F programs.
• Monitor the program's effectiveness and provide training and technical support to develop, manage, and implement an effective human performance program.
• Conduct group and individual human performance consultations and oversight to include cardiovascular, strength, power, agility, flexibility, nutrition, and cognitive performance.
• Conduct research and analysis on human performance.
• Manage resources, contracting, budget, procurement, facilities, and equipment.
• Analyze emerging mission requirements and conduct short- and long-term planning.
• Serve as the program coordinator for the Holistic Health and Fitness (H2F) program, which includes kinesiology, dietetics and nutrition, physical therapy, occupational therapy, cognitive performance, and strength and conditioning.
• Evaluate, analyze, research, and implement program policies, guidance, and standard operating procedures.

Starting at $103,409 Per Year (GS 13)

The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.

The Medical Directory (Home Based Primary Care) serves as the Supervisory Physician assigned to the Rehabilitation and Extended Care (REC SL) at VA Central Iowa Health Care System (VACIHCS). This position has direct administrative and professional supervision of all Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Psychologists and Physician Assistants in the HBPC Program.

Duties include:

• Responsible for the overall medical care delivered by the HBPC team.
• Collaborating with the HBPC Program Director to:
  • Provider leadership to the HBPC program, including, but not limited to, clinical activities and approval of local HBPC SOP.
  • Plan and direct the educational and clinical experience of medical students, residents and fellows assigned to H BPC program.
  • Assume a leadership role in the development and implementation of HBPC's process for continuous performance improvement.
  • Advocate for HBPC with VHA leadership and the medical community.
  • Develop partnerships and coordination with PACTs.
  • Participate in selecting HBPC team members.
  • Provide clinical input and oversight for all patient treatment plans unless delegated to an HBPC team physician.
  • Be readily accessible and promptly responsive to calls from team members currently in a Veteran's home with urgent need for consultation or physician orders.
  • Ensure physician medical care plan oversight at HBPC team meetings by either actively participating in meetings or delegating an HBPC Team Physician to participate in team meetings.
  • Keep the HBPC team apprised of medical care advances and practice standards.
  • Arrange physician coverage and communicate the plan of coverage to the HBPC team
  • Serve as back-up for other HBPC primary care providers
  • Collaborate with other HBPC Medical Directors, VISN leadership, and VA Central Office staff members on program development issues.
• Adhere to established policies and processes
• Comply with all CPRS documentation procedures
• Comply with local and national performance measures
• Provide consistent customer service with patients/families, staff, facility management, etc.
• Provide prompt diagnostic assessment and evaluation, including full history and physical exam, appropriate labs, radiological imaging, consultations, documentation of the evaluation and appropriate coding for billing in progress notes, communication with admitting teams, and discharge planning on all patients.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.

Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more.
EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact VHAVISN23EDRP@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance.
Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases
Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME)
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
CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification)
Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided
Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting
Work Schedule: Typically Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm. Additional information may be provided during an interview.

Starting at $145,000 Per Year (VM 15)

THIS IS A TEMPORARY PROMOTION OPPORTUNITY NOT TO EXCEED 120 DAYS. Position could be extended in 120 days increments for up to one year. Travel and per diem will be covered during this assignment in accordance with VA regulations and policy

The incumbent is delegated full line authority for a block of administrative services and allied health services, which include: Clinical Application Coordinators, Coding, Data Analytics, Education, Fiscal, Health Administration Service, Human Resources, Health Information Management, Logistics, and Pharmacy. The incumbent participates fully with the Medical Center Director, Deputy Medical Center Director, Associate Director for Patient Care/Nursing Services and the Chief of Staff in the development and implementation of both long and short range policies and objectives and the successful integration of management decisions concerning both the administrative and clinical aspects of the health care delivery system. The overall integrated system must meet all the requirements of regulatory and accreditation entities and be in concert with the numerous affiliated institutions and other bodies which work closely with or are significantly affected by the operation of the hospital. Duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Applying solid financial and administrative skills ensuring fiscal, materiel, capital assets and personnel resources are utilized effectively and efficiently.
• Serving as a role model in developing and maintaining supportive working relationships with community organizations, other Federal agencies and branches of government, and Veteran Service Organizations.
• Supporting the development of a health care model that successfully delivers care both through VA owned delivery systems and through care purchased through community partners including partners including Department of Defense, Academic Affiliates and private providers.
• Creating and developing strong relationship with stakeholders, including veteran groups, academic affiliates, other governmental entities and community health care systems.

Work Schedule: Monday thru Friday (8:00 am to 4:30 pm)
Telework: VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Associate Medical Center Director/PD99902S
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Starting at $143,736 Per Year (GS 15)

The Deputy Executive Director, Medical Center's managerial duties and responsibilities involve final decisions which have a direct and substantial effect on the health care organization and programs.

These include, but are not limited to, decisions affecting the nature, scope and quality of, and emphases in the facility's/system's patient care programs and activities.

The Deputy Executive Director, Medical Center in collaboration with the Executive Director, Medical Center:

* Determines program goals and objectives, and develops short and long-range plans for achieving them, in conjunction with the overall plans of the Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) consistent with the strategic planning process;

* Directs a comprehensive evaluation of program goals and objectives and makes necessary adjustments to improve delivery of patient care services;

* Establishes local policy in such areas as program emphases and operating guidelines;

* Administers a system for the development and communication of program policies and procedures in accordance with new or existing rules and regulations, and ensures adherence to them; and

* Administers a management reporting system which provides appropriate data for decision making in such areas as: organizational improvements; changes in delegations of authority; position management; and coordination among the center's programs and services.

The Deputy Executive Director, Medical Center will :

* Organize and control program evaluation activities;

* Develop and coordinate a quality assurance program to ensure that both clinical and administrative activities are in compliance with standards issued by various accrediting and regulatory groups;

* Develop plans (with target completion dates) to ensure that action has been taken to correct deficiencies cited by accrediting bodies*Conduct a comprehensive and effective quality management program for the standpoint of quality or program/service management, and

*Ensure that patient complaints related to the communication of clinical aspects of their care are promptly addressed.

The Deputy Executive Director, Medical Center:

*Develops with the participation of administrative and clinical managers and chiefs, plans for fiscal year plans that meet the objectives of current and proposed programs;

* Develops a balanced financial plan designed to meet realistic needs of the facility and the network; makes important decisions substantially affecting economy of operations by limiting operating expenses without impairing patient care activities through management assessment, cost effective position management techniques, reorganization, methods improvements, and automation;

*Ensures that utilization of available resources is in line with plan or modified through recurring review;

*Allocates available resources to provide the best possible patient care in line with established priorities;

*Expects and obtains, as the accountable official, positive accomplishments in effective utilization of resources as relaxed to budget, manpower, equipment, contractual services, physical facility needs and FTEE control;

*Protects integrity of the budget, position management, classification and other processes to ensure compliance with existing statutes, and regulations; and takes timely corrective action where delegated responsibilities are not being properly applied or executed.

Starting at $147,649 Per Year (ES 00)

Duties include, but may not be limited to the following:

• Operates in an environment characterized by the presence, in a significant and substantial degree, of both short and long-range instability due to funding fluctuations and changing program priorities which require frequent and extensive revisions of financial and manpower plans and operations. Achieving both short and long-range instability in conjunction with the overall plans of the Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) and consistent with the strategic planning process.
• Advanced understanding of delegating authority and holds managers responsible and accountable for the performance of the product lines, programs, and services under their supervision and management. This includes developing and presenting recommendations and actions that contribute to the development of the functional efficiency of a healthcare system.
• In-depth knowledge of the Deputy Director's managerial duties and responsibilities involve final decisions which have a direct and substantial effect on the health care organization and programs (Acting Director as needed, to include daily analyzation and competing executive demands on resources.).
• Advanced understanding of and obtains a balanced financial plan designed to meet realistic needs of the facility and the network; evaluates the financial policies, plans, programs, operations and methods of communication to assure that management decisions include appropriate consideration of their impact on financial resources. While providing ongoing reports to the Director about management, ensuring financial accountability across the health care system.
• Meticulously management as well as strong leadership in administration and health care systems management which have enabled him/her to effectively carry out various management aspects of as Deputy Director position (Oversight include weekly briefing to Director over the following; Privacy, Information security, Integrity, Compliance, Finance, Human Resources, and Information Management Technology.)
• Adversity in maintaining abreast of new and existing health care technology and administrative concepts and analyze them with the overall needs of the healthcare system in mind.

Note: These duties are geared to successful accomplishment of the Healthcare System's assigned patient care, treatment, medical education, research, and DOD contingency support missions.

Detail/Temporary Promotion: Not to Exceed 1 Year.
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
Telework: Available on ADHOC basis only and in accordance with Agency Policy.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Health System Administrator (Deputy Director)/PD546-08404-O
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized
PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Required

Starting at $153,088 Per Year (GS 15)

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards

The ADPCS is of an executive nature, comprised of complex leadership and administrative components associated with critical health care issues and activities that influence the organizational mission, health care, and policy. They are accountable to the Health Care System Medical Director and are an integral part of the senior leadership team.

• The ADPCS is a member of the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and is the top executive within nursing services. The ADPCS will promote a healthy work environment for nursing through the implementation of shared decision making processes.
• The incumbent is the chief spokesperson for organized nursing services and is the catalyst for the integration and collaboration of nursing with other professional disciplines and functional areas in the mutual achievement of optimal Veteran centered organizational goals.
• The ADPCS is a key leader in strategic planning, organization assessment, and program development with authority and responsibility to establish standards for the practice of nursing at the health care system level ensuring the continuous and timely availability of quality nursing services.
• The ADPCS is responsible for the practice of nursing 24/7. This includes all registered nurses, advanced practice nurses, and allied health staff (LPNs, NAs, etc.) regardless of line authority.
• The ADPCS has line authority over the Deputy Associate Director, Patient Care Services (DADPCS), Sterile Processing Service (SPS), Chaplain Service, Education and Staff Development, Cancer Care, and Social Work Service (SWS). The incumbent exercises final authority and approval for the following: job descriptions, policies, and procedures; standards of patient care, treatment, and services; nursing practice standards; staffing plans; functional statements; and standards to measure, assess, and improve patient outcomes. Appropriately delegates activities to those service lines under the purview of the ADPCS.
• The ADPCS champions a High Reliability Organization (HRO) founded on a collective mindfulness approach to develop evidence-based health care solutions that promote a culture of prevention and safety.

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 8:00am - 4:30pm
Compressed/Flexible: Available
Telework: Ad-hoc Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Required

Starting at $197,170 Per Year (VN 5)