Chief Nurse, Clinical & Scientific Inquiry Leader

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Dallas (TX)

On-site

USD 150,000 - 185,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Retirement benefits

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Dallas seeks a Chief Nurse for Clinical and Scientific Inquiry to provide leadership across research, evidence-based practice, continuous readiness, and process improvement within Nursing Service.

The role emphasizes mentoring, education, and interprofessional collaboration to advance nursing excellence for America’s Veterans. The position requires a Master’s degree in Nursing (MSN) or higher, an active nursing license, and a proven record in nursing

Qualifications

Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by accrediting bodies (ACEN/CCNE).
Current, full, active, and unrestricted nursing license (U.S. state or D.C.)
Experience in leading nursing research and informatics initiatives.
Experience as Chief Nurse or Nurse Executive preferred.
Foreign-education programs must have equivalency validation.

Responsibilities

Supervise multiple specialty areas within the department including Clinical Nurse Leaders, Nurse Researchers, and Nursing Informatics.
Consult with VA program offices and facility leadership to address complex healthcare delivery and nursing practice issues.
Develop and implement policies to support high-quality healthcare delivery by nursing staff.
Oversee nursing research programs and translate evidence into practice for veterans and the community.
Lead daily clinical and administrative operations in nursing as directed by the Associate Director.