Description:
Best Care / Best Careers
A vacancy exists
at the VA San Diego Healthcare System (VASDHS) for
a Clinical Services Director (CSD) for the Inpatient
Psychiatry Services. The incumbent directly supervises
all clinical nursing staff and activities for 37 beds
of Inpatient Psychiatry, 29 beds of Inpatient ADTP.
The position requires a professional registered
nurse who will provide 24-hour management, supervision
and leadership, and support evidence-based nursing
practice for staff in the above areas. The CSD will
function collaboratively with the medical staff, department/program
leaders, community organizations and nursing staff
in a variety of departments/programs. The incumbent
is expected to actively support development and implementation
of VHA, VISN 22, VASDHS and Nursing/PCS policies and
programs. The incumbent will be the inpatient nursing
representative on the Psychiatry Executive Leadership
Team and will be responsible for assuring that nursing
and other patient care issues are appropriately addressed.
The position reports administratively to the
Director, Inpatient/Extended Care Services. The CSD,
Inpatient Psychiatry supports and leads staff in accomplishing
the following: 1) provides a safe & therapeutic
environment for patients, staff and others; 2) assures
that care and/or services provided are appropriate
to the age, gender, cultural and learning needs of
the patient; 3) applies infection control measures
appropriately in delivering care; 4) identifies &
analyzes systems problems which effect/impede patient
care and initiate their solution; 5) coordinates care
by collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to
achieve desired patient outcomes; 6) adheres to ethical
principles and nursing standards in delivering care;
7) assures that performance & professional standards
are monitored & met in compliance with various
regulatory & accrediting agencies; 8) manages multiple
resources to meet patient care needs & assure quality
care; 9) uses effective communication skills with others
to achieve desired patient outcomes & program goals;
and 10) demonstrates mandatory, clinical and managerial
competencies of the position.
The CSD also
serves as mentor/role model for staff and students
as they pursue leadership development and clinical
expertise. THIS IS AN OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT.
This position is open until filled; this announcement
will remain active until this vacancy is filled. Applications
will be referred every five (5) days from the date
of this announcement. Education Debt Reduction Program
available. Reduction Program available. Relocation
and/or recruitment bonus may be available.
BSN
and Masters degree in Nursing (or a related field)
and 2-3 years of applicable nursing experience is required.
Evidence of progressive management and clinical experience,
advanced interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability
to lead with interdisciplinary teams required. Must
meet regulatory qualification standards as identified
in VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Chapter 3, Appendix G.
1. Citizen of the United States. 2. Graduate of a school
of professional nursing approved by the appropriate
State-accrediting agency at the time the program was
completed by the applicant. 3. Current, full, active
and unrestricted registration as a graduate professional
nurse in any State, territory or commonwealth of the
U.S. 4. Applicants must be physically and mentally
able to perform the duties of the position. Any physical
condition that cannot be reasonably accommodated and
would cause the applicants to be a hazard to themselves
or others is disqualifying.
Jane M. Edens, 858 552-8585
x3459 ,
Jane.Edens@va.gov
