Summary

The VA South Texas Health Care System is seeking a Chief Informatics Health Officer to serve in San Antonio - TX - with a ANCC certification in Nursing Informatics with one year experience. This position is open ONLY to Physicians - Nurses and Podiatrists. Announcement may be extended until position is filled or closed once position is filled. Physicians should apply at the following announcement: CAZM-12687982-25-JG Podiatrists should apply at the following announcement: CAZM-12687984-25-JG

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

• English Language Proficiency: In 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 English
• Education: Graduate 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 program
• Upon 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 program
• Credit 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)
• License: 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
• Graduate 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/certification
• The 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 care
• Education: 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 IV
• OR 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 IV
• OR 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 IV
• OR 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 degrees
• Dimensions: Leadership
• Leads health care delivery by leveraging evidence-based practices - industry-leading research - and innovative care models
• Drives a shared vision and successfully leads change to improve performance and attain measurable outcomes at the program or service level
• Business Acumen
• Transforms 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 level
• Inspiring an Industry-Leading Culture
• Employs an industry leading - shared decision-making culture
• Cultivates a diverse and inclusive workforce that serves Veterans - families and caregivers of all backgrounds and builds trust - cultural competencies and catalyzes dynamic teams at the program or service level
• Communication and Relationship Management
• Directs 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 level
• Professional and Social Responsibility
• Operationalizes a culture of holistic care - health advocacy and health equity
• Applies ethical principles in decision-making at the program or service level
• Advances nursing knowledge through health science research and the translation and dissemination of evidence into practice to maximize the value to Veterans and the community
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical Requirements: Light lifting - under 15 pounds
• Light carrying - under 15 pounds
• Near vision correctable at 13" to 16" to Jaeger 1 to 4
• Hearing (aid may be permitted)
• Ability to perform privileges
• Mental and emotional stability
• Ability to independently assess patient as appropriate to position
• Preferred Experience: Experience supporting and promoting system standardization - utilization - and best practices in the area of clinical quality informatics
• Experience providing input - updates and communication on clinical quality informatics initiatives at medical staff - leadership - and other hospital committees
• Experience providing specialized support for physicians
• Experience with the operations and workflows of clinical care provider organizations - including health systems leadership - delivery of care - outcomes - strategic planning and management
• Experience with Data analytics with how the vast volumes of electronic data now available from a multitude of sources can be analyzed to develop strategies that impact the quality - efficiency and cost of care.

Duties

• The Chief Health Informatics Officer (CHIO) executes leadership that is characterized by substantial and continuous responsibility and accountability for population groups or integrated programs that cross services and/or discipline lines and - influence the organizational healthcare mission
• Health Informatics (HI) is a multidisciplinary and integrative field that focuses on health information management and information technology (IT) in support of health and health care
• The focus of this position is to optimize effectiveness of patient care delivery and systems management in support of the Veterans Health Administration's (VHA) mission and goals
• The Nurse IV CHIO is the resident expert in HI and health information technology
• The CHIO 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
• The CHIO is expected to be a strong agent for change and must demonstrate an ability to understand the needs of their professional counterparts - i.e. - medical support staff - nurses - physicians - pharmacists - etc
• In addition - the CHIO must demonstrate understanding of the medical center's organizational structure and the role informatics plays across departments of the organization
• The CHIO has oversight of one or more informatics areas within the organizational structure
• The CHIO should demonstrate the following core informatics functions at the intermediate to advanced proficiency level to include content management - application support - health information technology system optimization - enterprise data management - business architecture management - partnership management - requirements management - and change management
• The CHIO functions as an administrator - educator - consultant - and mentor who possesses a wide range of experience and leadership ability
• The CHIO supports the integration and collaboration of all professional disciplines and functional areas in the mutual achievement of patient-centered and organizational goals
• They champion a High Reliability Organization (HRO) with a culture of safety founded on a systems approach to developing evidence-based health care solutions based on prevention - not punishment - with collective mindfulness
• The CHIO collaborates with interdisciplinary team members - including other program and service leaders at the facility and Veterans Integrated Services Network (VISN)
• They work closely to establish and maintain effective relationships with all levels of Veteran Affairs (VA) staff nationwide
• The CHIO relates effectively with customers - families - and the community as well as program and service leaders at the local and VISN levels
• They assist the executive leadership team with healthcare operations and the functions and activities expected of them
• The CHIO contributes ideas and recommendations for the establishment of standards of care - policies - and objectives for the enhancement of Veteran care
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday - 0800-1630 Telework: Ad-hoc telework may be available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Bargaining Unit Status: This position is NOT part of the bargaining unit
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: May be Authorized for Highly Qualified Individual VA 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