The primary purpose of the position is to serve as the Administrative Officer (AO) for Nursing Service, Deputy Nurse Executive (DNE), Mental/Behavioral Health and Community Living Center (CLC) at CTVHCS. Duties directly contribute to the administrative management of a highly complex health care delivery system and require the ability to apply specialized principles and practices of health care management to support CTVHCS.
Major duties include, but are not limited to: Responsible for oversight and management of routine day to day operational matters within Nursing Service, Mental/Behavioral Health and Community Living Center, to include coordination for a wide and complex range of services necessary to provide a continuum of care for Veterans and seamless hospital operations. Responsible for fiscal management and oversight.
This includes budget formulation, justification, and execution, reconciling purchases, payroll administration and financial reporting. Prepares budget package for submission to the budget office and responds to all questions. Plans budget formulation and execution for a changing budget of administrative expenses involving different funding sources.
Participates with Chief Nurses and Nurse Managers in reviewing office needs, plans, and goals to develop budget data and justification for review and approval. Responsible for management of resources including authorized FTE, overtime, travel, timekeeping, and fund control points, to ensure resources are within established ceilings and guidelines.
Identify workload trends and perform statistical analysis including but not limited to workload, overtime, leave usage, intermittent/float pool staff utilization, nursing outcomes, quality assurance, other factors impacting staffing to justify and/or determine resource needs and projections.
Prepares numerous reports pertaining to analysis and assessment of resources, quality of care outcomes and recommendations for resource utilization and outcomes improvement to al levels of officials within and outside the organization.
Reviews personnel management issues and provides advice and direction on matters and/or issues with regards to position management, organizational chart, position descriptions, classification, professional standards boards, recruitment/retention, performance standards, performance appraisals, incentive awards, disciplinary actions time and leave and personnel actions for Title 38,Hybrid Title 38, and Title 5 employees.
Coordinates with Human Resources on all matters affecting employee personnel actions including recruitment of clinical and non-clinical personnel. Develop, implement, and monitor a service level plan for sustainment and continuous improvement plan projects. Acts independently as the specialist in administrative matters.
Determines and advises on program needs to assure maximum utilization of space, equipment, staff, and funds and develops alternative courses of action for the improvement. Responsible for maintaining current information regarding equipment needs and priorities within the service. Monitors and ensures consults, open encounters, return to clinic orders and appointments are scheduled appropriately to meet patient access metrics.
ldentifies problems or potential problems within the facility that impact the ability to provide a positive customer experience and/or quality care and makes recommendations, implements, and monitors corrective actions. First line supervisor for five (5) Time and Leave Clerks at the Waco Campus.
Oversees the daily administrative operations of Nursing Service, Mental/Behavioral Health and CLC, areas ensure policies and procedures are being followed, develops performance standards for administrative staff and evaluates work performance of subordinates. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Administrative Officer - Office of the Chief, CLC & MHBH (Nursing Service)/PD006200 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.
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This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $61722 – $80243/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-15.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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