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The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is the United States' largest integrated health care system and is positioned to anticipate and lead emerging health care trends. The Chief Nursing Informatics Officer (CNIO) is a key member of the senior executive leadership team of the organization, involved in strategic planning, organizational assessment, and program development.

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Open & closing dates

02/16/2023 to 03/02/2023
Salary

$135,468 - $204,800 per year
Pay scale & grade

SR 00
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Location

1 vacancy in the following location:
- Anywhere in the U.S. (remote job)
Remote job

Yes
Telework eligible

Not applicable, this is a remote position.
Travel Required

Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed

No
Appointment type

Term - 4 years
Work schedule

Full-time
Service

Excepted
Promotion potential

00
Job family (Series)
- 0610 Nurse
Supervisory status

Yes
Security clearance

Other
Drug test

Yes
Position sensitivity and risk

High Risk (HR)
Trust determination process
- Suitability/Fitness
Announcement number

CBFN-11834265-23-PS
Control number

707184700

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U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

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VA structures its SES positions into pay bands. This is a Pay Band 3 position with a salary capped at $195,000.

Work schedule: Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized
Relocation Expenses: Not Authorized

The Chief Nursing Informatics Officer (CNIO) is a full-time position that reports to the Executive Director, Office of the Functional Champion, located within the Electronic Health Record Modernization Integration Office (EHRM-IO), within the Office of the Deputy Secretary of VA (DEPSECVA).

The CNIO is a top executive within EHRM and is a key member of the senior executive leadership team of the organization, involved in strategic planning, organizational assessment, and program development. The CNIO has the authority and responsibility for establishing standards of nursing practice and ensuring the continuous and timely availability of quality nursing services. He/she is the chief spokesperson for organized during services and is the catalyst for the integration and collaboration of nursing informatic with other professional disciplines and functional areas in the mutual achievement of patient-centered and organizational goals. Champions of High Reliability Organization with culture of safety founded on a systems approach to developing health care solutions based on prevention, not punishment, with collective mindfulness.

The incumbent provides leadership, consultation, and coordination for the transformation of patient care processes and outcomes within EHRM to support services to achieve Veteran-centered care across the continuum. He/she is responsible for nursing leadership on informatics teams and initiatives, representing the needs and requirements of the nursing and patient care/clinical support clinicians. The CNIO will take ownership of clinical information technology initiatives and lead teams to ensure optimal outcomes and adoption of new processes within the VHA.

The EHRM brings together VA staff with informatics, technical and analytics expertise from various disciplines to improve coordination, communication, standardization, and oversight of VHA informatics capabilities. EHRM will ensure the preparation for, the deployment of, and transition to, a new Electronic Health Record (EHR) within the Department of Veterans Affairs. The program will ensure that the process of deploying the new EHR is done in a manner that meets VA needs and enables seamless delivery of healthcare to Veterans and qualified beneficiaries.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

Provides executive management and strategic direction for the EHRM IO, including serving as an interface with executive management and external stakeholders, securing funding for program initiatives, and selecting and assigning Health Informatics staff.
Uses specialized knowledge and expertise to represent VA and VHA interests and activities to internal and external organizations involved in development of electronic health records and interoperability standards for health information exchange.
Develops and implements clinical informatics strategies that directly affect the quality and usability of VA and VHA health data and health information systems nationwide. Devises strategies and plans for implementation of emerging standards for electronic health records and interoperability.
Responsible for managing the development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of multiple programs. This includes setting long- and short-range goals, acquiring and allocating resources, developing policies and procedures, developing an approach and methods for evaluating program success and outcomes, and monitoring program execution.
Manages complex issues and events related to and oversees programs to identify trends in clinical practice, delivery models/environments, and their interrelation with electronic health records, personal health records, bar code technology, human factors and usability as well as health information exchange, internal and external to VHA.

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Conditions of Employment

Must be a U.S. citizen
Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
Designated and/or random drug testing may be required
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
4-Year 7306 appointment with potential for re-appointment (not guaranteed)
Financial disclosure is required.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 03/02/2023.

In order to qualify for this position you must meet the following:

Masters degree in nursing or related field with BSN (or a Bachelors degree in a related field in MSN obtain in a Bridge Program, no BSN required) from a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate State agency, and accredited by either the National League for Nursing Accreditation Commission (NLNAC) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) at the time the program was completed or a graduate of a foreign school of professional nursing with approximately five-six years experience OR In cases of graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing, possession of 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 in the District of Columbia with approximately 5-6 years of experience.
Applicant must possess a current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a professional nurse from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.

Preferred: Doctorate Level Education in nursing (PhD, DHA, DNP, or equivalent) from an accredited program, or a doctorate level education in health care related field from an accredited program with approximately 4-5 years of experience.

DEMONSTRATED LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE:

Applicants must possess extensive leadership experience in the health care arena sufficient to qualify for the equivalent of a senior executive equivalent position within the Federal service. In addition, the incumbent is broadly acquainted with clinical treatment modalities, administrative and clinical support systems and is knowledgeable about multifaceted health care delivery systems.

In addition to basic requirements, the following technical and executive core qualifications are required for this position. Typically, these qualifications would be gained through education, experience and training which reflect progressive development and achievement in responsible management/executive level assignments in health care at a national or Network level, equivalent positions in a hospital/network/regional office or allied medical care facility, or executive positions in an academic institution. An individual's total experience and education must demonstrate the ability to perform the duties of the position. If you are currently a federal employee, this type of experience is typically found at positions at the GS-15 level and above.

To meet the minimum qualifications, applicants must possess all of the necessary requirements for this position, you MUST SHOW in your RESUME that you possess the five Mandatory Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Technical Qualification(s) outlined below. Eligibility will be based on clear and concise accomplishments that emphasize your level of responsibilities, scope and complexity of programs managed, program accomplishments (with results), policy initiatives and level of contacts.

Applicants can obtain a sample resume along with additional information regarding the Executive Core Qualifications on the Internet at http://www.opm.gov/ses/recruitment/qualify.asp.

A. EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS:

ECQ 1. LEADING CHANGE: Ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment.
ECQ 2. LEADING PEOPLE: Ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts.
ECQ 3. RESULTS DRIVEN: Ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks.
ECQ 4. BUSINESS ACUMEN: Ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically. Applicants may focus on resource management, with particular emphasis on financial management (budget).
ECQ 5. BUILDING COALITIONS: Ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals. Applicants may demonstrate that they have external contacts as well as internal interactions.

B. TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQ):

Demonstrated knowledge and experience in electronic health record deployment.
Demonstrated nursing leadership credentials and experience applied across a large integrated healthcare delivery system.
Demonstrated leadership in Nursing informatics.

REFERENCES: 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: Most of the work performance is at a desk, in an office setting. The incumbent often carries books and papers to and from meetings and conferences. It is highly likely that the incumbent may have to travel between office buildings for meetings, which will involve going outside during various elements of weather.

Education

PLEASE NOTE: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html. All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must submit a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency.

Additional information

It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.

Veterans' Preference does not apply to Senior Executive Equivalent positions.

If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.

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You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

In describing your experience please is clear and specific. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience. Your resume and/or supporting documentation will be verified; errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. Please follow all instructions carefully.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position.

Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.

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To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume
- Proof of current certification, licensure or registration (for physicians this proof can be a copy or you can provide the certification, licensure or registration number, state and expiration date in your resume)
- If currently a federal employee, include a copy of your latest SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action outlining your current pay plan, series, and grade. (If you have held a higher graded position in the past, please include a SF-50 to verify the level served.)
- Non-Federal Employees must submit recent pay documentation.
Recommended Documents:
- Copy of your most recent performance appraisal.
NOTE: If tentatively selected the VA Form 10-2850 - Application for Physicians, Dentists, Podiatrists, Optometrists and Chiropractors (Available at https://www.va.gov/vaforms/medical/pdf/vha-2850-fill_BAK.pdf) and official college transcript(s) (If not currently appointed as a Veterans Health Administration Physician) will be required.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 03/02/2023 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11834265.
1. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USA JOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
2. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.
NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.

To verify your application is complete, log into your USA JOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Application page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USA JOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USA JOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
Agency contact information

Paul Smith

Phone

2025787549

Email

Paul.Smith3@va.gov

Address

Veterans Health Administration - 1007
810 Vermont Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20420
US

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Next steps

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.

You may check the status of your application at any time by logging into your USA Jobs account and clicking on Applications. Information regarding your application status can be found in the USAJobs Help Center.
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To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:

Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume
Proof of current certification, licensure or registration (for physicians this proof can be a copy or you can provide the certification, licensure or registration number, state and expiration date in your resume)
If currently a federal employee, include a copy of your latest SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action outlining your current pay plan, series, and grade. (If you have held a higher graded position in the past, please include a SF-50 to verify the level served.)
Non-Federal Employees must submit recent pay documentation.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

Help

All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 03/02/2023 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11834265.

To begin, click Apply Online to create a USA JOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.

NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.

To verify your application is complete, log into your USA JOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Application page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USA JOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USA JOBS account or your application will be incomplete.

Agency contact information

Paul Smith

Phone: 2025787549
Email: Paul.Smith3@va.gov
Address: Veterans Health Administration - 1007
810 Vermont Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20420
US

Learn more about this agency

Next steps

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.

You may check the status of your application at any time by logging into your USA Jobs account and clicking on Applications. Information regarding your application status can be found in the USAJobs Help Center.

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

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Hiring complete

Open & closing dates

02/16/2023 to 03/02/2023
Salary

$135,468 - $204,800 per year
Pay scale & grade

SR 00
Location

1 vacancy in the following location:
- Anywhere in the U.S. (remote job)
Remote job

Yes
Telework eligible

Not applicable, this is a remote position.
Travel Required

Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed

No
Appointment type

Term - 4 years
Work schedule

Full-time
Service

Excepted
Promotion potential

00
Job family (Series)
- 0610 Nurse
Supervisory status

Yes
Security clearance

Other
Drug test

Yes
Position sensitivity and risk

High Risk (HR)
Trust determination process
- Suitability/Fitness
Announcement number

CBFN-11834265-23-PS
Control number

707184700

This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/707184700. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.

Chief Nursing Informatics Officer (EHRM-IO)

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Salary

Pay scale & grade

Location

Remote job

Telework eligible

Travel Required

Relocation expenses reimbursed

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Work schedule

Service

Promotion potential

Job family (Series)

Supervisory status

Security clearance

Drug test

Position sensitivity and risk

Trust determination process

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

Qualifications

Education

Additional information

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Required Documents

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