Registered Nurse IV - Chief Nursing Informatics Officer

Summary Registered Nurse IV - Chief Nursing Informatics Officer (CNIO) Executes leadership characterized by substantial and continuous responsibility and accountability for population groups or integrated programs that cross services and/or discipline lines - influencing the organizational healthcare mission. Establishes informatics leadership presence at the facility level - optimizing patient care delivery and systems management in support of the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) mission and goals. Qualifications Basic Requirements: English Language ProficiencyIn accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7403(f) - no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken EnglishGraduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate 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)OR Individuals attending a master's level bridge program in nursing who have completed coursework equivalent to a bachelor's level degree in Nursing may have opportunity to become registered as a nurse with a state licensing board prior to completion of the bridge programUpon achievement of a State license - the individual may be appointed on temporary basis and later converted to a permanent appointment upon successful completion and graduation from the bridge program(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 to warrant an appointment as a Nurse who has completed an associated degree/entry level Nursing education programCredit for foreign nursing education higher that associate degree/entry level requires a formal degree equivalency validation from a recognized equivalency evaluation accepted by VA such as International Consultants of Delaware (ICD)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 ColumbiaGraduate Nurse Technician (GNT) Exception: Candidates who otherwise meet the basic education requirements - but do not possess the required licensure - may be appointed at the entry step of the grade and level applicable to the completed nursing education as a GNT on a 120-day temporary appointment while actively pursuing licensure (may be extended up to two years on a case-by-case-basis.) NOTE: Grandfathering Provision - All persons currently employed in VHA in 0610 series and performing the duties as described in the qualification standard on the effective date of the standard (1/29/2024) are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the grade held including positive education and licensure/certificationThe following Scope - Education and Dimension criteria must be met to qualify for Nurse IV: Scope: Executes leadership that is characterized by substantial and continuous responsibility and accountability for population groups or integrated programs that cross service and/or discipline lines and influence organizational mission and health careEducation: Master's degree in Nursing (MSN) and 4 years of professional nursing experience - one of which is specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse III and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse IVOR Master's degree in a *related field with a BSN and 4 years of professional nursing experience - one of which is specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse III and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse IVOR a Doctoral degree in nursing and 3 years of professional nursing experience - one of which is specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse III and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse IVOR a Doctoral degree in a *related field with a BSN and 3 years of professional nursing experience - one of which is specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse III and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse IV*Note: Foreign education programs/degrees are not creditable as related degreesDimensions: LeadershipLeads health care delivery by leveraging evidence-based practices - industry-leading research - and innovative care modelsDrives a shared vision and successfully leads change to improve performance and attain measurable outcomes at the program or service levelBusiness AcumenTransforms health care by implementing new processes - technology - informatics - and data analytics using business models and fundamental concepts of resource management at the program or service levelInspiring an Industry-Leading LifestyleEmploys an industry leading - shared decision-making lifestyleCultivates a workforce that serves Veterans - families and caregivers of all backgrounds and builds trust - lifestyle competencies and catalyzes dynamic teams at the program or service levelCommunication and Relationship ManagementDirects the effective use of relationship management principles to achieve positive customer service experiences that are consistent with professional organizational values - beliefs and practices at the program or services levelProfessional and Social ResponsibilityOperationalizes a lifestyle of holistic care - health advocacy and health equityApplies ethical principles in decision-making at the program or service levelAdvances nursing knowledge through health science research and the translation and dissemination of evidence into practice to maximize the value to Veterans and the communityReference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. Duties Boise - Idaho blends urban sophistication with outdoor thrillsTake a stroll through Downtown Boise & Old Boise - where history meets modern design - or the Boise River GreenbeltThe city offers a vibrant and diverse dining and night life scene - Visit Boise's food guide - and is home to Boise State University's Bronco StadiumBoise is a Kid friendly and Pet friendly destinationFor more adventure head to Bogus Basin Ski Resort & Boise Foothills - or to the world-famous Sun Valley or scenic McCallRegistered Nurse IV - Chief Nursing Informatics Officer Duties The Chief Nursing Informatics Officer (CNIO) serves as the resident expert in Health Informatics (HI) and health information technology - functioning as an administrator - educator - consultant - and mentor with a wide range of experience and leadership abilityDuties and responsibilities include - but are not limited to: Informatics Leadership & Advisory Serves as the primary advisor to the Medical Center Director - Chief of Staff (COS) - Associate Director(s) - and other members of the executive leadership team on health informatics and information technology (IT)Establishes and maintains formal informatics leadership at the facility level - ensuring health information issues affecting the delivery of care are clearly articulated and raised appropriately for actionResponsible for direct supervision of informatics staff and oversight of Informatics ServiceDemonstrates the following core informatics functions at the intermediate to advanced proficiency level: content management - application support - health information technology system optimization - enterprise data management - business architecture management - partnership management - requirements management - and change managementChange Management & Organizational Understanding Serves as a strong agent for change - demonstrating the ability to understand the needs of professional counterparts - including medical support staff - nurses - physicians - and pharmacistsDemonstrates understanding of the medical center's organizational structure and the role informatics plays across all departmentsCollaboration & Interdisciplinary Leadership Supports the integration and collaboration of all professional disciplines and functional areas in the mutual achievement of patient-centered and organizational goalsCollaborates with interdisciplinary team members - including program and service leaders at the facility and Veterans Integrated Services Network (VISN) levelsWorks closely to establish and maintain effective relationships with all levels of Veterans Affairs (VA) staff nationwideAssists the executive leadership team with healthcare operations and the functions and activities expected of themHigh Reliability & Safety Culture Champions a High Reliability Organization (HRO) with a culture of safety founded on a systems approach to developing evidence-based healthcare solutions based on prevention - not punishment - with collective mindfulnessStandards - Policy & Quality Improvement Contributes ideas and recommendations for the establishment of standards of care - policies - and objectives for the enhancement of Veteran careRelates effectively with customers - families - and the community - as well as program and service leaders at the local and VISN levelsEnsures leadership in the implementation - sustainment - and daily operations of the medical facility's HI ServiceVA 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: 7:30 am - 4:00 pm MSTMonday to Friday Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual positionRelocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized