Nurse Leader - Acute Care & Emergency Response

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Danville (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Federal pension

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Nursing Officer to deliver and coordinate safe, efficient patient care across the facility. The role requires leadership, adherence to nursing standards, and drive to promote health and prevent illness, guided by the nursing process.

The position emphasizes supervision, clinical judgment, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team to ensure continuity and quality of care for Veterans.

Qualifications

• English language proficiency required for direct patient care per VA standards.
• Current, full, active, and unrestricted RN license in the United States (state or equivalent).
• Graduate of an approved nursing program; ACEN/CCNE accreditation at time of graduation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and coordinate safe, efficient, and effective patient care in all facility areas.
• Provide clinical leadership and supervision of nursing staff and colleagues.
• Lead and participate in assessment, planning, and evaluation of patient care across units.

Skills

English Language Proficiency

Education

Graduate nursing program approved by ACEN/CCNE

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Nursing Officer to deliver and coordinate safe, efficient patient care across the facility. The role requires leadership, adherence to nursing standards, and drive to promote health and prevent illness, guided by the nursing process.

The position emphasizes supervision, clinical judgment, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team to ensure continuity and quality of care for Veterans.