Order of Referral: Applications received up to 11:59p.m. EST on the date in which 75 minimally qualified applications is reached will receive first consideration. Applications received after 11:59p.m. EST on the date in which 75 minimally qualified applications are received may not receive consideration unless otherwise requested by management. Additional applications will be reviewed in one day increments at management request.
This position may be filled as virtual (i.e., the employee may work at a VA facility or VA-leased space other than the facility that is hiring the employee and may telework) and is authorized for telework up to 50%. VA supports the use of telework and filling virtually to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. Telework eligibility and potential duty location may be discussed during the interview process.
Major Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Functions as an advisor, administrator, educator, consultant, and mentor who possesses a wide range of experience and leadership skills.
- Provides leadership and oversight for VACO clinical and administrative operations as directed by the National Program Manager, Purchased Long Term Services and Supports.
- Supports the integration and collaboration of nursing with other professional disciplines and functional areas in the mutual achievement of Veteran-driven and organizational goals.
- Relates effectively with VACO and program healthcare executives, and the community as well as program and service leaders at the network and facility levels.
- Assists the National Program Manager with healthcare operations and the functions and activities expected of them.
- Contributes ideas and recommendations for the establishment and revision of standards of care, policies, and objectives for the enhancement of Veteran care.
- Provides program management of the Skilled Home Care programs and acts to improve the quality and oversight of these programs.
- Coordinating activities related to the planning, development, and execution of all related skilled home care programs, coordinating the general program support work such as collection, compilation, research, and/or tracking of data and program information.
- Advises and provides technical and clinical expertise on overall operations and functions for all Veterans Heath Administration (VHA) Skilled Home Care program activities and collaborates across numerous offices and locations.
- Performs high level administrative or technical program work in support of the program, office, or of the organization.
- Provides leadership in the development, enhancement, and improvement of national standards, policies, and guidelines to improve the effectiveness, quality, and oversight of Skilled Home Care
programs and for Veterans who require these services. - Supports national and VISN level activities and field facilities by providing clinical program and policy guidance and assistance with the development of interdisciplinary approaches to the accomplishment of strategic plans and initiatives related to the Skilled Home Care programs.
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: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM EST
Telework: Available
Virtual: This position may be filled as virtual (i.e., the employee may work at a VA facility or VA-leased space other than the facility that is hiring the employee and may telework) and is authorized for telework up to 50%. VA supports the use of telework and filling virtually to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. Telework eligibility and potential duty location may be discussed during the interview process.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Starting at $139,300 Per Year (VN 4)