Chief Nurse Officer

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 151,000 - 221,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of VA Careers in Falls Church, VA, seeks a Chief Nurse Officer to lead nursing programs, set policy, and oversee care standards at the Northern Virginia Mental Health Institute. This role drives strategic nursing direction and ensures evidence-based practices across inpatient settings.

The ideal candidate will hold RN licensure, have extensive executive leadership in nursing administration, and possess direct experience in mental health nursing.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program is required.
• Extensive experience in professional nursing administration with demonstrated executive leadership ability.
• Considerable direct care experience in mental health nursing is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction for the development of patient care programs, policies and procedures.
• Develop and implement the institute’s plans for nursing care and participate in governance with administrative and clinical leaders.
• Promote an environment that supports patient recovery, continuous learning and mutual respect.

Skills

Executive nursing leadership

Mental health nursing experience

Education

Graduation from an accredited nursing program

Job description

Title: Chief Nurse Officer

State Role Title:49116

Hiring Range: $ 151,141- $221,095

Pay Band: 6

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Northern VA Mental Health Inst

Agency Website: ttps://dbhds.virginia.gov/facilities/nvmhi/careers/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

To provide leadership and direction for the development of patient care programs, policies and procedures describing how patients’ needs for nursing care are assessed, evaluated and met; to develop and implement the institute’s plans for providing nursing care to patients; to participate with administrative and clinical leaders in Institute decision-making structures and processes; to develop and approve nursing standards of care and practice as well as programs designed to measure, assess and improve outcomes of nursing care; to promote an environment that fosters mutual respect and ongoing learning and supports patient recovery.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program required.
• Current licensure or eligibility for licensure as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia or in a compact state required.
• Extensive experience in professional nursing administration with demonstrated executive leadership ability.
• Considerable direct care experience in mental health nursing required.

Additional Considerations

• Master’s degree and/or doctorate degree in psychiatric mental health nursing, or nursing administration preferred.

Commonwealth’s Alternate Hiring Process

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link:https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx

Contact Pathways

Led by the Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services and the Virginia Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired, the Career Pathways grant will help nearly 500 Virginians with disabilities, including young adults and veterans, gain new skills and credentials through Career Pathways to seek employment in competitive, high-demand, high-quality occupations.

www.vadars.org

or call DARS at 800-552-5019.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact Human Resources at (HR Rep phone #)for assistance. Minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TTY.

Northern Virginia Mental Health Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities are open to all regardless of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics or disability.

DBHDS is a healthcare organization and must comply with the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (federal CMS) guidance on Omnibus COVID-19 Health Care staff Vaccination Regulation which requires vaccination of all employees or an exemption. A job offer of employment is contingent upon the candidate meeting these guidelines as a condition of employment.

Contact Information

Name: Sahar Attai

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.