Registered Nurse (Chief Nurse - Surgical Procedural Interventional Services)

Fadona; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare facility seeks a Chief Nurse to ensure the delivery of high-quality nursing care. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a Master's in Nursing, overseeing resource management and driving performance improvements in patient care. This role includes opportunities for collaboration with professionals and focuses on maintaining safety and compliance in nursing practices.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Insurance

Flexible work schedule

Telework options

Incentives

Qualifications

• English Language Proficiency required.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing school.
• Current unrestricted registration as a nurse in the US.

Responsibilities

• Leadership in resource allocation and healthcare policy development.
• Performance improvement and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Active involvement in professional organizations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Professional Responsibility

Business Acumen

Education

Master's in Nursing (MSN)

Job description

Summary

The Chief Nurse has responsibility for ensuring safe, high-quality nursing care is delivered to patients of the VA Palo Alto Healthcare System (VAPAHCS). The Chief Nurse ensures the nursing staff provides competent nursing care based on established nursing standards of practice.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

• English Language Proficiency
• In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7403(f), no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless proficient in basic written and spoken English.
• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing (ACEN or CCNE at the time of completion).
• OR individuals attending a master's level bridge program in nursing with coursework equivalent to a bachelor's degree in Nursing, with opportunity for licensure prior to program completion.
• Upon licensure, appointment can be temporary with potential for permanent status after graduation.
• For foreign graduates, current unrestricted registration and degree validation are required.
• Current, full, active, and unrestricted registration as a nurse in the US or District of Columbia.
• Graduate Nurse Technician (GNT) exception allows temporary appointment while pursuing licensure.
• Qualifications for Nurse IV include master's or doctoral degrees with relevant experience, and leadership dimensions.

Additional Education and Dimensions:

• Master's in Nursing (MSN) with 4 years of nursing experience, or related degrees with equivalent experience.
• Leadership, Business Acumen, Industry-Leading Lifestyle, Communication, Professional and Social Responsibility competencies are required.

Physical Requirements:

• Visual acuity, hearing, speech, manual dexterity, and ability to perform physical tasks.
• Potential exposure to infectious materials and stressful situations.

Duties

• Leadership in resource allocation and healthcare policy development.
• Performance improvement and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Active involvement in professional organizations and community activities.
• VA offers comprehensive benefits including competitive salary, paid time off, retirement plans, insurance, licensure, flexible work schedule, telework options, and incentives.