Ambulatory Care Chief Nurse Executive

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; West Haven (CT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, West Haven campus seeks a Chief Nurse for the Ambulatory Care unit. This full-time role (40 hours/week) oversees patient care in an ambulatory setting, leading clinical teams and advancing care models that support Veteran health outcomes.

The position requires an MSN (or higher) with extensive nursing leadership experience, strong regulatory and budgeting skills, and eligibility for State licensure.

Qualifications

• English language proficiency required by VA.
• Master's degree in Nursing (MSN) required for Nurse IV.
• Doctoral degree in nursing can substitute for advanced leadership needs.
• Foreign education requires degree equivalency validation when applicable.

Responsibilities

• Leads health care delivery by leveraging evidence-based practices and innovative care models.
• Drives a shared vision and leads change to improve performance and outcomes.
• Directs leadership, professional development, and governance for ambulatory care services.

Skills

English proficiency

Nursing leadership

Ambulatory care

Regulatory compliance

Education

Master's degree in Nursing

Doctoral degree in nursing

Job description

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, West Haven campus seeks a Chief Nurse for the Ambulatory Care unit. This full-time role (40 hours/week) oversees patient care in an ambulatory setting, leading clinical teams and advancing care models that support Veteran health outcomes.

The position requires an MSN (or higher) with extensive nursing leadership experience, strong regulatory and budgeting skills, and eligibility for State licensure.