Contracts Administration Director jobs in Flagstaff, AZ

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The Deputy Associate Director, Patient Care Services (DADPCS) is responsible for administrative functions of his/her assigned nursing units/programs. The incumbent functions as an administrator, educator, and consultant utilizing management theory in collaboration with Patient Care Service and other services. Directly responsible for all services reporting to the Associate Director, Patient Care Services/Nurse Executive (ADPCS/NE) in his/her absence, including Primary Care Services, Geriatric & Extended Care Services, Acute Care Services, Connected Care Services, Social Work, and Nursing Informatics.

Establishes and maintains effective relationships with all levels of medical center personnel and relates effectively with customers, families, and the community as well as program and service leaders at the local and network levels. Key relationships with staff are needed to (1) Assist nurse managers and advanced practitioners to carry out the functions and activities expected of them, (2) Contribute ideas and recommendations for the establishment of standards of care, policies, and objectives for the enhancement of nursing organization-wide, (3) Assist in policy-making activities as related to customer service and the overall functioning of administrative and clinical programs, and (4) Collaborate with other health care staff to establish and maintain programs that cross service and/or discipline lines and influence organizational mission and health care.Other duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Responsible for administrative and clinical issues, performance improvement, customer service/patient satisfaction, patient and employee safety, interviewing applicants, employee relations, standards of care and practice, the work environment, and accreditation and regulatory standards.
• 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, influence organizational mission and health care, and responsibility for outcomes in the outpatient areas.
• Responsible for sound fiscal and resource management, program development, customer service/patient satisfaction, hiring decisions, employee relations, standards of care/practice and the work environment for areas of direct responsibility.
• Manage and develops collaborative partnerships with clinicians, physicians and administrative counterparts to achieve common goals.
• Participates in VISN and Medical Center committees, union partnerships and professional community organizations to continuously improve the quality of care and resolve staff and/or patient care issues.
• Responsible for facility initiatives related to strategic planning and performance measures, accountable for the overall operation of the services and its programs.
• Direct reports to the DADPCS include Integrated Services, Surgical Services, Nutrition and Food Services, Education Services, Sterile Processing Services, Nurse Recruiter, Chaplain Services, and Pathway to Excellence/Shared Governance Committee's.
• Implements interdisciplinary programs within areas of responsibility and across the medical center.
• Develops standard operating policies and ensures processes are in place for continual readiness.
• Responsible for assessing and recommending the allocation of human and material resources in determining staffing levels within the model of Staffing Methodology, using Nursing Hours per Patient Day (NHPPD) or other models in areas not yet under NHPPD, managing overtime; plays a significant role in the recruitment and retention of nursing staff.
• Ensures competency assessment is completed on each nursing employee annually.
• Reviews multiple analytical reports, performance measures, and other data for trends and early intervention; formulates follow-up plans with the Nurse Executive Team, nurse managers, and the service areas of responsibility.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
• All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
• You may be required to serve a probationary period.
• Subject to background/security investigation.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
• Must pass pre-employment physical examination
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
• Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details.

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  Veterans' Preference Note: Preference eligible candidates and other Veterans will be given preference when qualification of candidates are approximately equal for Title 38 positions in VHA. When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire. You must provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and character of service (honorable, general, etc.). If you are currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of impending separation. Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference" with required proof as stated on the form. Documentation is required to award preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit Feds Hire Vets - Veterans - Job Seekers - Veterans' Preference.

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  All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the full 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 02/22/2024 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12315969.

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  Agency contact information

  Kelly Moore

  Phone

  (925) 839-7174

  Email

  KELLY.MOORE@VA.GOV

  Address

  Bob Stump VA Medical Center
  500 Highway 89 North
  Prescott, AZ 86313
  US

  Next steps

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  NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.

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

  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Financial suitability
  • Selective Service
  • New employee probationary period
  • Signature and false statements
  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

Clarification from the agency

This announcement is open to the public. Current Northern Arizona VA Health Care System employees will be given first consideration. An SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, must be submitted as proof of current employment. If you do not submit an SF-50, you will not be given first consideration.