Summary The Deputy Clinical Director is a licensed independent practitioner with advanced education and national certification who is the designated first-line supervisor in addition to 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. Responsibilities Portland is Oregon's largest city, located where the Willamette and Columbia rivers meet. It offers big-city amenities-an international airport, strong public transit, major league sports, museums and galleries-along with small-city charm like local bookstores, arts fairs and the Rose Festival Parade. Residents enjoy easy access to nature, from paddling the Willamette and exploring parks and gardens to biking 162 miles of bike lanes and hiking in the nearby Columbia River Gorge. General Description of Assigned Duties: The Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) IV, Deputy Clinical Director practices within the Primary Care Division, providing a full range of services that emphasize quality, timeliness, and advancement of the Veterans Affairs (VA) mission. Executes leadership responsibilities characterized by substantial and continuous accountability for population groups and integrated programs, influencing the organization's mission and healthcare delivery. Provides advanced clinical practice, consultation, and management of a clinic, including supervision of licensed practitioners. Practices to the full extent of education, training, and certification, consistent with clinical privileges associated with the position. Holds prescriptive authority for a designated patient panel or program. Provides clinical oversight as assigned, including intermittent coverage for the Associate Chief of Staff for Primary Care. Functions of Assigned Duties: Responsible for leadership of service and programmatic operations, including both clinical and administrative functions. Serves as an administrator, educator, consultant, and collaborator with clinical programs at the facility and network levels, working closely with interdisciplinary service leaders and executive leadership. Directs and supervises staff orientation, training, and professional development, including evaluation of individual performance. Functions as a role model, educator, practitioner, and supervisor, providing leadership to the clinical team. Influences care outcomes by collaborating with interdisciplinary partners to eliminate barriers and implement innovative, evidence-based programs and processes. Engages in professional organizations to support leadership growth and career development. Demonstrates ethical decision-making and fosters accountability across personal, organizational, and staff levels. Equips staff with tools for culturally competent care and promotes a culture of accountability for high-quality, cost-effective outcomes. Cultivates alliances across the care continuum through trust-building, active listening, engagement, and emotional intelligence. Assists nurse leaders, APNs, and interdisciplinary clinicians in achieving expected operational and clinical functions. Contributes recommendations for establishing standards of care, policies, and objectives to enhance clinical practice. Leads and collaborates in policy development activities related to customer service and the functioning of administrative and clinical programs. Works collaboratively with healthcare staff to establish and maintain cross-disciplinary programs that influence organizational mission and healthcare delivery. Maintains comprehensive knowledge of accreditation and regulatory standards, ensuring compliance with directives, policies, and standard operating procedures. Provides peers with constructive feedback and supports colleagues through knowledge sharing to ensure safe, high-quality care. Fosters a safe and supportive environment conducive to the professional development of healthcare staff and contributes nursing perspectives within interdisciplinary discussions. Partners with others to effect change and achieve optimal outcomes. Evaluates evidence-based decisions and practice changes at the individual, group, and population levels. Responsible for documented outcomes at the program or service level, which must be broad, complex, and demonstrable at any organizational level within the facility. Aligns nursing and clinical objectives with organizational strategic outcomes and participates in strategic planning and execution. Promotes an inclusive workplace, valuing diversity in support of the organization's mission and vision. 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 Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8:00am - 4:30pm Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. 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. English Language Proficiency. In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(f), no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. 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). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. Qualifications Advanced Practice Nurse (Nurse Practitioner) Basic Requirements Education: A post-master's certificate or master's or doctoral degree as a Nurse Practitioner. (Applicants pending the completion of educational requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until the education requirements are met.) Must be a 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). NOTE: Foreign Education. Graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing programs, the nurse practitioner degree equivalency must be validated through an Agency recognized degree equivalency evaluation agency, such as the International Consultants of Delaware (ICD). Candidates with equivalent nurse practitioner masters or doctorate level degrees who possess current, full, active, and unrestricted registration and certification will meet the requirement of graduation from an approved school of professional nursing to warrant appointment. License and Certification: License. All APN (NPs) must possess and maintain an active, current, full, and unrestricted APN license to practice as an NP in a State, Territory or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia. Basic Certification. All APN (NPs) must maintain full and current board certification in an area of clinical specialty from one of the following: the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB), or other nationally recognized certifying body in the area in which the Nurse Practitioner is academically prepared. NOTE: Grandfathering Provision - All persons currently employed in VHA in 0610 series and an APN (NP) assignment that are also 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. Preferred Experience: At least one year of internal and/or family medicine experience 1-3 years of previous supervisory/managerial experience leading/managing multidisciplinary health care professionals in a hospital or large clinic environment. Physical Requirements: Moderate lifting, 15-44 pounds; Moderate carrying, 15-44 pounds; Straight pulling (.5 hours); Pushing (.5 hours); Reaching above shoulder; Use of fingers; Walking (4 hours); Standing (4 hours); Kneeling (.5 hours); Depth perception; Ability to distinguish basic colors; Hearing (aid may be permitted); Mental & Emotional stability. Environmental Factors: Working closely with others. Education Additional Information Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. During the application process you may have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status. VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement. Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.
