Chief Nurse, Critical Care Leadership

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nurse IV – Chief Nurse – Critical Care Nursing at San Francisco VA Health Care System delivers senior leadership for daily clinical and administrative nursing operations under the direction of the Associate Director for Patient Care Services. The role drives cross-disciplinary collaboration, policy development, and staffing competency across the service line.

The position requires an MSN (or doctoral equivalent) and extensive nursing leadership experience, with a focus on evidence-based

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing (MSN) and 4 years of professional nursing leadership experience.
• Current, full, active nursing license in the United States.
• Must meet VA qualification standards for Nurse IV.
• Experience leading cross-service/discipline programs.

Responsibilities

• Provides senior leadership and oversight for daily clinical and administrative operations within nursing.
• Supports integration and collaboration of nursing with other disciplines.
• Leads development of standards of care, policies, and objectives.
• Ensures competencies for nursing staff, including floating staff.
• Cultivates relationships with physician counterparts and leaders.

Skills

Leadership

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Strategic planning

Quality improvement

Education

Master's degree in Nursing (MSN)

Doctoral degree in nursing

Job description

The Nurse IV – Chief Nurse – Critical Care Nursing at San Francisco VA Health Care System delivers senior leadership for daily clinical and administrative nursing operations under the direction of the Associate Director for Patient Care Services. The role drives cross-disciplinary collaboration, policy development, and staffing competency across the service line.

The position requires an MSN (or doctoral equivalent) and extensive nursing leadership experience, with a focus on evidence-based