Associate Chief Nurse of Operations

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (vacation/sick holidays)

Federal pension/401K with VA

Federal health/vision/dental coverage

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' VA New York Healthcare System invites applications for a full-time Registered Nurse, Associate Chief Nurse of Operations at the Manhattan VAMC.

The role provides senior leadership, advisory, and administrative oversight for nursing operations across services, reporting to the Associate Director for Patient Care Services (ADPCS). Candidates bring broad nursing leadership experience, knowledge of VHA guidelines, and a commitment to High Reliability

Qualifications

• Nurse IV leadership with scope across services.
• Strong knowledge of nursing regulations and VHA guidelines.
• Experience in executive nursing leadership and care delivery.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior leadership and oversight for daily clinical and administrative nursing operations.
• Advise and mentor nursing staff and cross-functional teams.
• Support development of standards of care and policy within nursing.

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The VA New York Healthcare System is recruiting for one full-time Registered Nurse for the position of Associate Chief Nurse of Operations located at the Manhattan VAMC. The Nurse IV Associate Chief Nurse of Operations functions as an advisor, administrator, educator, consultant, and mentor who possesses a wide range of experience and leadership ability.

Key Responsibilities

General Description of Assigned Duties: The Nurse IV Associate Chief Nurse of Operations executes leadership that is characterized by substantial and continuous responsibility and accountability for population groups or integrated programs that cross services and/or discipline lines and, influence the organizational healthcare mission.

Functions or Scope of Assigned Duties: The Associate Chief Nurse of Operations provides senior leadership and oversight for daily clinical and administrative operations within nursing as directed by the Associate Director for Patient Care Services (ADPCS.) They are a key member of the nursing executive leadership team and is responsible for all aspects of care that fall under the operations service line, providing administrative oversight and direction in the programs within the service.

Possesses solid knowledge of Nursing and Emergency Nursing regulations, Veterans Health Administration (VHA) guidelines, medical review criteria, clinical practice and documentation requirements, current standards of care, and compliance guidelines. The Associate Chief Nurse of Operations supports the integration and collaboration of nursing with other professional disciplines and functional areas in the mutual achievement of patient-centered and organizational goals.

They champion a High Reliability Organization (HRO) with a lifestyle of safety founded on a systems approach to developing evidence-based health care solutions based on prevention, not punishment, with collective mindfulness. The Associate Chief Nurse of Operations collaborates with interdisciplinary team members, including other program and service leaders at the facility and network.

They work closely to establish and maintain effective relationships with all levels of Veteran Affairs (VA) staff nationwide. The Associate Chief Nurse of Operations relates effectively with customers, families, and the community as well as program and service leaders at the local and network levels. They assist the ADPCS with healthcare operations and the functions and activities expected of them.

The Associate Chief Nurse of Operations contributes ideas and recommendations for the establishment of standards of care, policies, and objectives for the enhancement of nursing.

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 7:30am-4:00pm Compressed/Flexible: Flexible schedule available Telework: Not Authorized Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $150639 – $200348/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-27.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.

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