Assistant Chief Nursing Executive

General Job Information

Job Summary:

This position is located in the Department of Behavioral Health, Saint Elizabeths Hospital, Office of the Chief Nursing Executive (CNE).

The incumbent of the position is responsible in conjunction with Chief Nursing Executive for providing guidance, leadership, and direction for all professional nurses and paraprofessional nursing staff in Saint Elizabeths Hospital within the framework of established psychiatric, medical, and administrative policies and procedures. The incumbent reports to the Chief Nursing Executive in the fulfillment of overall duties and responsibilities.

As a senior manager, the incumbent independently carries out responsibilities as the Assistant Chief Nursing Executive for the hospital and keeps key officials informed of options and alternatives. Work is reviewed in terms of progress towards overall goal and compliance with CMS Certification requirements and JCAHO accreditation. Serve as expert manager for St.

Elizabeths Hospital with the authority to speak for the CNE on all aspects of delivery of quality nursing care activities with the Hospital. The incumbent provides leadership in development implementation and evaluation of Hospital-wide patient care program working with the CNE to develop program which ensures high quality patient care and participates with hospital executive staff in decision making structures and processes of the hospital regarding the hospital mission, strategic plans, budgets and resource allocation, operation plan and policies.

Duration of Appointment: "AT WILL" EMPLOYMENT APPLIES TO THE MANAGEMENT SUPERVISORY SERVICE (MSS). ALL POSITIONS AND APPOINTMENTS IN THE MSS SERVE "AT THE PLEASURE OF THE APPOINTING AUTHORITY" AND MAY BE TERMINATED AT ANY TIME WITHOUT CAUSE.

"If the position you are applying for is in the Career, Management Supervisory, or Educational Service at an annual salary of one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000) or more, you must establish residency in the District of Columbia within one hundred eighty (180) days of the effective date of the appointment and continue to maintain residency within the District of Columbia throughout the duration of the appointment."

Position Designation: This position is deemed as "Safety Sensitive" pursuant to Section 410 of Chapter 4 of the D.C. Personnel Regulations, in addition to the general suitability screening, individuals applying for or occupying safety sensitive positions are subject to the following checks and tests:

• Criminal background check;

• Traffic record check (as applicable);

• Pre-employment drug and alcohol test;

• Reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol test;

• Post-accident or incident drug and alcohol test;

• Random drug and alcohol test; and

• Return-to-duty or follow-up drug and alcohol test.

Area of Consideration: Open to the Public

RESIDENCY PREFERENCE AMENDMENT ACT OF 1988

A person applying for a position in the Career Service, Educational Service, Management Supervisory Service, a line attorney position in the Legal Service (series 905), or an attorney position in the Excepted Service (series 905) who is a bona fide District resident AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION for the position may be awarded a 10-point residency preference over non-District applicants, unless the person declines the preference points. If selected, the person shall be required to present no less than 8 proofs of bona fide District residency and maintain such residency for 7 consecutive years from the effective date of the appointment. Failure to maintain bona fide District residency for the 7-year period will result in forfeiture of employment.

Tour of Duty: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday to Friday

PROMOTION POTENTIAL: None

First Screening: May 21, 2024

Education

Bachelors of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN).

It is desirable that the candidate possess a Master's Degree in Nursing (MSN).

Qualifications:

Applicant must possess at least One (1) year of the required specialized professional nursing as a Registered Nurse which must be sufficiently related to psychiatric nursing in a hospital setting.

Licensures, Certification and other requirements

Applicants must be currently licensed as a Registered Nurse with the District of Columbia

Experience:

A wide range of professional experience. At least 5 years of clinical and senior administrative management experience is preferred.

COVID-19 Vaccination

The Government of the District of Columbia values the safety of our employees, our residents, and our visitors. In support of these values, if you are selected for this job you must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, which includes all eligible booster shots, except when vaccination is not medically advised or violates your sincerely held religious beliefs in violation of EEO laws.

If you are invited to join our team you must submit proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to your initial HR representative, or you must request an exemption from your representative. New employees must either provide proof of vaccination or be granted a medical or religious exemption before working with the Government of the District of Columbia.

Work Environment:

Work is in a controlled environment and involves some exposure to moderate risk of accidents and requires following basic safety precautions.

EEO Statement: The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.

Job Offers: Official Job Offers are made by the office of Human Resources Only.