Total 6 Director/C-Level health beauty fitness job vacancies in Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria, LA13 0AA

-Serves as Chief of Health Information Management (CHIM) with full program responsibility for all facets of the Health Information Management (HIM) program and processes. Must ensure HIM program meets and/or exceed national HIM policies, procedures, and performance metrics. Responsible for the administrative management of health records, which includes planning, managing, advising, and directing the health information program in accordance with applicable Federal laws, facility by-laws, VHA policy, The Joint Commission (TJC) standards, the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), and other regulatory and accrediting agency standards.

-Responsible for all facets of health records management for the facility ensuring maintenance of complete, accurate, timely, clinically-pertinent, and readily-accessible patient health records, which contain sufficient recorded information to serve as a basis to plan patient care, support diagnoses, warrant treatment, measure outcomes, support education and facilitate performance improvement processes and legal requirements. Develops policies, processes, and procedures that address all VA, Federal, regulatory, and accrediting requirements for HIM.

-Provides detailed technical expertise in health records science and other very technical aspects of HIM. Maintains all health information input into the local VistA database and assures timely transmission of that data into all VA centralized databases - most frequently those maintained at the Austin Data Processing Center. Must assure that all health information that is coded and abstracted meets the requirements of the VA and/or TJC and is consistent with professional health records standards.

-Clinical support role: Serves as a key advisor to the Chief of Staff, Executive Management, and clinicians and is responsible for providing technical guidance on health information issues such as documentation requirements, liability issues, advance directives, informed consent, release of information, transcription/speech recognition, health information exchange, etc.

-Completes internal quality assurance reviews to ensure employee performance and that work meets quality and quantity standards. Establishes monitors to ensure the timeliness of health record entries and reports findings with subsequent trending of data.

-Serves as a key member of the Quality Improvement (QI) team, works closely with QI personnel, and is responsible for assuring that the facility is compliant with all TJC standards regarding health information.

-Assures that all patients have a complete, accurate, and timely record of their health care at the facility. Must assure that such information is appropriately stored and readily available for the provision of medical services to the patients.

-Responsible for leading the automation of all health information systems. Working closely with Information Technology (IT) and Clinical Informatics, the incumbent must guide the automation of health record documentation, health record tracking, and physician incomplete record tracking.

-Conducts training programs in various areas health information management, such as medical terminology, health record documentation, release of information, medico-legal matters, speech recognition/transcription, scanning, medical coding, clinical documentation improvement, and health information exchange. Responsible for establishing formal affiliation with university programs in health information and precepting students from such programs.

-Provides direct support to Regional Counsel. As necessary, incumbent will provide consultation services to members of the Counsel's staff in areas dealing with health information. Actively participates at national and VISN levels as a resource person on health information matters. Participates in facility or VISN research activities related to health information and electronic health record (EHR) issues. Provides full support to accomplish VHA Central Office HIM Program Office strategic goals and objectives.

-CHIM at this level has the full complement of HIM supervisory responsibility including coding, record completion, file room, scanning, release of information, and transcription and which consists of a mixture of HT38 (675 and 669) and T5 positions. May also oversee the facility Records Manager. Incumbent is responsible for directing the operations of all personnel working within the HIM program and is regularly involved in labor relations and budget management. Participates in the recruitment, interview, selection, and orientation process of all HIM positions.

Work Schedule: M-F; 08:00AM-4:30 PM MST
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 55604-0
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

FUNCTIONS:

• PROGRAM MANAGEMENT

1. Works for and/or in the absence of the Deputy Chief Consultant PBM/CMOP in planning, organizing and overseeing the activities of the national VA CMOP facility network, ensuring that the organizational elements comply with legal and regulatory requirements such that the mail prescription needs of veteran patients are appropriately met.
2. Contributes to developing goals, objectives business plans for VA CMOP program that support VA PBM national pharmacy program goals and objectives for the VA CMOP Program when participating on the National CMOP Advisory Board or VA PBM planning meetings.
3. Recommends, revises and/or reviews national VA CMOP program policies, procedures, mission objectives and organization design for staff and facilities to eliminate work problems or barriers to mission accomplishment, promote team building, implement quality improvements, or in response to concerns associated with regulatory compliance and/or customer needs.

• ADMINISTRATIVE/CLINICAL

1. Represents the National VA CMOP program and the VA for and/or in the absence of the Deputy Chief Consultant PBM/CMOP, both internally and externally as a spokesperson who interacts with a wide variety of VA personnel and private sector individuals as well as effectively communicating verbally and in writing with a variety or representatives from local organizations, industry, educational institutions, national organizations or other federal agencies.
2. Meets with key constituents, customers and coordinating officials to assess the level of service satisfaction, explain organization policy and procedure as well as taking action to appropriately resolve any significant problems that arise.
3. Assists the Deputy Chief Consultant PBM/CMOP in the completion of National CMOP program cost analysis, productivity reviews, establishment of a capital investment programs, monitoring of outsourcing and privatization studies including work measurement and other reviews or studies which contribute to the management of the program.

• RESEARCH

1. Provides leadership support for research initiatives that facilitate the identification and analysis of national healthcare trends that impact/could impact on the national VA CMOP program and provides appropriately detailed responses to local, VISN and national level inquiries, when needed.
2. Researches and detem1ines or recommends appropriate actions or interpretations of issues that impact the National VA CMOP program, the activities of the VA PBM or the agency.

• CUSTOMER SERVICE

1. Relationships with management, co-workers, host sites, patients, and the general public are consistently courteous, respectful and cooperative in nature.
2. Employee will display a cooperative and professional attitude and will effectively work together to implement the organization's mission and goals.
3. Employee will ensure productivity and dispensing accuracy are maintained at the established level.
4. Tracks problems to resolution or ensures that the problem is referred to the proper individual for resolution.

Note: This is a DETAIL/TEMPORARY appointment (not to exceed 120 days). Supervisor approval in writing is required before starting if selected and you will return to you position at the conclusion of the detail/temporary assignment.

This announcement will close on 11/18/2024. The initial application review cut-off for this job announcement is 50 applications. The first 50 applications received will be considered first. Applications received after the initial cut-off number (50 applications) may not receive consideration unless otherwise requested by management.

Duties

• Incumbent serves as a member of the VACO General Post Fund Review Committee which reviews and approves the distribution of available resources to the field facilities.
• Provides program and technical support to Central Office, regional offices and medical center directors to maintain a high level of program activity.
• Supervises research and special projects directed towards utilizing information and data from the system to maintain and expand the program.
• Develops, coordinates and evaluates the training program required to operate the program successfully.
• Identifies the training needs and develops appropriate training experiences; and determines to what extent training improves performance.
• Develops guidelines and resource material to support institutionalizing methods in which VA can receive and act on VSO resolutions and other Issues in an expeditious and organized fashion.
• Serves as the principal representative, staff advisor and points of contact with Veterans Service Officers (VSOs) for the Under Secretary for Health.
• Develops, administers and coordinates a variety of organizational and operational issues that impact the work of the Voluntary Service Office.
• Develops guidelines and resource material to support institutionalizing methods in which VA can receive and act on VSO resolutions and other Issues in an expeditious and organized fashion.
• Serves as a member of the VA Central Office (VACO) General Post Fund Review Committee, which reviews and approves the distribution of available resources to the field facilities.
• Provides program and technical support to VACO, regional offices and medical center directors to maintain a high level of program activity.
• Other duties as assigned.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF ASSIGNED DUTIES:

The incumbent practices in The Education Service Line as an Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) IV. They provide a full range of services emphasizing quality, timeliness, and advancing the Veterans Affairs (VA) mission. The APN IV executes leadership that is characterized by substantial and continuous responsibility and accountability for population groups or integrated programs that cross services and/or disciplines and influence the organization's mission and health care. The APN IV practices to the full extent of their education, training, and certification.

FUNCTIONS OF ASSIGNED DUTIES:

The Chief APN IV is a licensed independent practitioner with advanced education and national certification who is a senior level leader. This position has extensive knowledge of Office of Academic Affiliation Policies and Procedures and responsible for maintaining compliance and accreditation for the Health Care System

Executive leadership characterized by substantial and continuous responsibility and accountability for population groups or integrated programs that cross services and/or discipline lines and influence organizational mission and health care. The APN IV is responsible for leadership of service and programmatic operations, both clinical and administrative. They function as an administrator, educator, and consultant in collaboration with all clinical services/programs at the facility or network level, interdisciplinary service leaders, and executive leadership. Establishes and maintains effective relationships with all levels of medical center personnel and relates effectively with customers, families, and the community.

The APN IV (1) Assists Nurse leaders, APNs, and interdisciplinary clinicians in carrying out the functions and activities expected of them, (2) Contributes ideas and recommendations for the establishment of standards of care, policies, and objectives for the enhancement of clinical practice, (3) Leads and collaborates in policy-making activities as related to customer service and the overall functioning of administrative and clinical programs, and (4) Collaborates with other health care staff to establish and maintain programs that cross services and/or disciplines that influence organizational mission and health care.

DIMENSIONS OF NURSING PRACTICE:

PRACTICE: Demonstrates expert clinical skills and the ability to analyze complex medical issues in a leadership role at the program/service level or above.
Expectations:
1. Provides executive input in the strategic plan, budget, mission, operations, and policy development for local and network efforts.
2. Utilizes current trends and relevant theories in an analytical framework to design, implement, and measure integrated programs and activities to achieve clinical and administrative goals.
3. Evaluates outcomes against strategic priorities.
4. Demonstrates substantial and continuous responsibility for directing and managing an integrated service/program.
5. Serves as a consultant to medical center staff and the greater community in areas of expertise.
6. Demonstrates grade-appropriate, consistent critical thinking skills.

OUTCOME FOCUS: Evaluates the care delivery system from the service level and beyond; leading and implementing projects that improve the delivery of care at the program/service level or above.
Expectations
1. Identifies outcomes that can be improved and leads the performance improvement process to enhance and/or sustain clinical and administrative outcomes.
2. Identifies, develops, and/or initiates programs to ensure a safe and therapeutic environment for patients and staff.
3. Provides leadership in the development, implementation, and review/revision of policies, protocols, procedures, standards of care, competencies and privileges for complex and diverse integrated programs and evaluates operational outcomes.
4. Utilizes a variety of evaluation strategies to define the overall effectiveness and outcomes of applications, software, and hardware.
5. Identifies performance improvement opportunities and initiates/leads quality improvement teams to collect data, analyze results, and design practice changes to improve outcomes.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm (subject to change based on agency needs)
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

As the VISN 22 VA Health Connect Clinical Contact Center (CCC) Chief Nurse you will report directly to the VA Health Connect CCC Director. The Clinical Contact Center Chief Nurse will provide executive leadership and direct supervision to the Nurse Managers over the Clinical Contact Center nursing staff and other employees as assigned. Assesses, plans, and evaluates the processes and daily operations of the Clinical Contact Center, collaborating with the Nurse Managers and administrative and clinical leaders within the VISN (e.g. from Clinical Contact Centers and Tele Emergency Care), at the medical centers where patients are assigned (e.g. from Primary Care, Emergency Medicine, and Specialty Care), and with Program Offices (e.g. Homeless Program, Veterans Crisis Line) to design and implement interdisciplinary programs and processes within the service.

Chief, Clinical Contact Center is responsible for:

• Assessing and recommending the allocation of human and material resources, in determining staffing levels, managing overtime, and plays a significant role in the recruitment and retention of staff.
• Ensure competency assessment meets the learning needs of nursing staff and are completed on each employee annually.
• Reviews Clinical Contact Center Data, quality assurance findings, and business operations data related to nursing and clinical operations for trends and early intervention; formulates follow-up plans with stakeholders within and outside of the VISN.
• Evaluates findings from VISN Clinical Contact Center Quality Assurance Program and collaborates with both administrative and clinical services to monitor quality and safety within the service and during transitions in care to the medical centers.
• Functions as facilitator in implementing action plans and performance and process improvement strategies at services for follow up to include regular progress reports.
• Performance improvement projects may be co-led with leaders from medical centers.
• Promotes evidence-based practice designed to validate and/or improve patient care and health care delivery.
• Acts as a liaison with the nursing leaders in Offices of Nursing Services, Office of Integrated Veterans Care (IVC) and the Office of Nursing Services to address issues related to nursing as needed.

• Chief Nurse experience preferred
• Three plus years of experience in Emergency, Critical Care or Call Center leadership preferred
• Doctorate degree with Evidence Based Practice experience is a plus

• Implements and sustains a comprehensive quality assurance and patient safety programs.
• Leads, develops and manages strategies for measurement aligned with external and internal benchmarks and standards of quality, patient safety, patient experience and risk management.
• Aligns activities, policies, process guidance and analysis (measurement, review, examination) with accreditation standards for quality, patient safety, patient experience, and risk management defined by TJC and AAAHC and industry recognized best practices from reputable sources.
• Develops work plans and performance evaluation criteria; ensures subordinates achieve Agency goals. Provides management direction and leadership under the general direction of the Office Director. Provides leadership, guidance, and direction for the IHS programs supporting and ensuring quality assurance, compliance, patient safety, and risk management. Formulates budget requests and develops related supporting justification narratives to meet program objectives of ensuring consistently high quality in all IHS clinical operations.
• Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates, set and adjust short-term priorities, and prepare schedules for completion of work; Assigns work to subordinates based on priorities, selective consideration of the difficulty and requirements of assignments, and the capabilities of employees; Evaluate work performance of subordinates; Gives advice, counsel, or instruction to employees, and refers group grievances and more serious unresolved complaints to a higher-level supervisor or manager; Interviews candidates for positions in the unit; recommends appointment, promotion, or reassignment; Hears and resolves complaints from employees, refers group grievances and more serious unresolved complaints to a higher-level supervisor or manager; Effects minor disciplinary measure of warnings and reprimands, and recommends other action in more serious cases; Identifies
  developmental and training needs of employees, provides or arranges for needed development and training; Finds ways to improve