Registered Nurse - Mental Health Site Director
Task and functions are those associated with the delivery of all inpatient and outpatient mental health services. The MH SL Director assures that appropriately qualified individuals provide clinical oversight to staff and functions within the product line, providing direct patient care. The MHS Site Director supervises program coordinators. Serves as consultant to Medical Center management and the community on policy, procedure and problems, which relate to the product line services. Participates in the development, implementation, and maintenance of medical center, network and Department of Veterans Affairs level initiatives. The MHS Site Director conducts work within the established Health Care System, Network, and VHA organizational structures for Mental Health services and reports locally to the Chief of Staff. The MH SL Service Chief coordinates with the Associate Chief of Patient Care Services/Nurse Executive in the overall management of the practice of nursing. Provide consultation within their discipline. Provide clinical leadership and problem solving for clinical programs of which Mental Health Service has direct responsibility. The incumbent spends a majority of his/her clinical time on the following:
participate in treatment planning and meetings as required for clinical functioning; provide quality care based on current standards of practice. The MHS Site Director exhibits leadership that is characterized by substantial and continuous responsibility and accountability for population groups and integrated programs that cross services and discipline lines and influence organizational mission and healthcare delivery. This entails responsibilities to the patient, the organization and the profession. Work Schedule:
Monday-Friday, Administrative hours. Alternative tours of duty may be required to support operational needs on an infrequent basis. Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required Bargaining Unit:
No Basic Requirements:
United States Citizenship:
Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate State-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). In cases of graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing, possession of current, full, active and unrestricted registration will meet the requirement of graduation from an approved school of professional nursing. OR The completion of coursework equivalent to a nursing degree in a MSN Bridge Program that qualifies for professional nursing registration constitutes the completion of an approved course of study of professional nursing. Students should submit the certificate of professional nursing to sit for the NCLEX to the VA along with a copy of the MSN transcript. (Reference VA Handbook 5005, Appendix G6) OR In cases of graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing, possession of a current, full, active and unrestricted registration will meet the requirement for graduation from an approved school of professional nursing. Current, full, active, and unrestricted registration as a graduate professional nurse in a State, Territory or Commonwealth (i.e., Puerto Rico) of the United States, or the District of Columbia Nurse IV requirements:
Nurse IV - Master's degree in nursing or related field with BSN and approximately 4-5 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a Doctoral degree in nursing or related field and appropriate basic or advanced certification desired, and approximately 3-4 years of nursing practice/experience. Preferred Education, Knowledge or Skills:
Minimum of 3 years experience in a mental health setting 5 years of previous leadership experience. Reference:
VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-6 Nurse Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office. Physical Requirements:
The work requires some standing, walking, bending, lifting, and carrying of light items. The work requires agility and dexterity and may require heavy lifting of equipment or patients. In many situations, the duration of the activity (such as most of a workday) contributes to the arduous nature of the job. Duties require extensive periods of standing and walking. Working with patients requires regular and recurring bending, lifting, stooping, stretching, and similar activities.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
participate in treatment planning and meetings as required for clinical functioning; provide quality care based on current standards of practice. The MHS Site Director exhibits leadership that is characterized by substantial and continuous responsibility and accountability for population groups and integrated programs that cross services and discipline lines and influence organizational mission and healthcare delivery. This entails responsibilities to the patient, the organization and the profession. Work Schedule:
Monday-Friday, Administrative hours. Alternative tours of duty may be required to support operational needs on an infrequent basis. Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required Bargaining Unit:
No Basic Requirements:
United States Citizenship:
Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate State-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). In cases of graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing, possession of current, full, active and unrestricted registration will meet the requirement of graduation from an approved school of professional nursing. OR The completion of coursework equivalent to a nursing degree in a MSN Bridge Program that qualifies for professional nursing registration constitutes the completion of an approved course of study of professional nursing. Students should submit the certificate of professional nursing to sit for the NCLEX to the VA along with a copy of the MSN transcript. (Reference VA Handbook 5005, Appendix G6) OR In cases of graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing, possession of a current, full, active and unrestricted registration will meet the requirement for graduation from an approved school of professional nursing. Current, full, active, and unrestricted registration as a graduate professional nurse in a State, Territory or Commonwealth (i.e., Puerto Rico) of the United States, or the District of Columbia Nurse IV requirements:
Nurse IV - Master's degree in nursing or related field with BSN and approximately 4-5 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a Doctoral degree in nursing or related field and appropriate basic or advanced certification desired, and approximately 3-4 years of nursing practice/experience. Preferred Education, Knowledge or Skills:
Minimum of 3 years experience in a mental health setting 5 years of previous leadership experience. Reference:
VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-6 Nurse Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office. Physical Requirements:
The work requires some standing, walking, bending, lifting, and carrying of light items. The work requires agility and dexterity and may require heavy lifting of equipment or patients. In many situations, the duration of the activity (such as most of a workday) contributes to the arduous nature of the job. Duties require extensive periods of standing and walking. Working with patients requires regular and recurring bending, lifting, stooping, stretching, and similar activities.
- Department:
0610 Nurse - Salary Range:
$102,261 to $135,998 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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