Registered Nurse-Chief of Acute Care

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Johnson City (TN); Presencial; USD 148.000 - 197.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Paid time off

Federal pension

Healthcare benefits

Descripción de la vacante

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Nurse IV, Chief Nurse for Acute Care (i.e., Medical-Surgical unit) to provide senior leadership across nursing services and programs, influencing the organizational healthcare mission.

The CN leads administrative and clinical operations and ensures compliance with standards. Responsibilities include directing daily operations, mentoring staff, promoting high reliability safety, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient-centered

Responsabilidades

• Executes leadership with substantial responsibility crossing services and disciplines.
• Serves as advisor, administrator, educator, consultant, and mentor.
• Oversees daily clinical and administrative operations within Acute Care nursing.
• Ensures compliance with Acute Care nursing regulations and standards.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to improve patient care and safety.

Descripción del empleo

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The Nurse IV, Chief Nurse (CN) for Acute Care (i.e., Medical-Surgical unit) executes leadership that is characterized by substantial and continuous responsibility and accountability for population groups or integrated programs that cross services and/or discipline lines and, influence the organizational healthcare mission.

Key Responsibilities

Open to Current VHA employees only The Chief Nurse (CN) for Acute Care Services executes leadership that is characterized by substantial and continuous responsibility and accountability for population groups or integrated programs that cross services and/or discipline lines and, influence the organizational healthcare mission. The Nurse IV is responsible for administrative functions of their assigned nursing units/programs.

Duties include but are not limited to: Executes leadership that is characterized by substantial and continuous responsibility and accountability for population groups or integrated programs that cross services and/or discipline lines and, influence the organizational healthcare mission. Functions as an advisor, administrator, educator, consultant, and mentor who possesses a wide range of experience and leadership ability.

Provides senior leadership and oversight for daily clinical and administrative operations within Acute Care nursing as directed by the Associate Director for Patient Care Services (ADPCS)/Deputy Associate Director for Patient Care Services (DADPCS). Serves as a key member of the nursing executive leadership team and is responsible for all aspects of care that fall under the Acute Care nursing service line.

Supervises staff applicable to the daily operations required for Acute Care nursing (i.e. nursing, adminstrative). Provides solid knowledge of Acute Care nursing regulations, Veterans Health Administration (VHA) guidelines, medical review criteria, clinical practice and documentation requirements, current standards of care, and compliance guidelines.

Supports the integration and collaboration of nursing with other professional disciplines and functional areas in the mutual achievement of patient-centered and organizational goals. Champions a High Reliability Organization (HRO) with a lifestyle of safety founded on a systems approach to developing evidence-based health care solutions based on prevention, not punishment, with collective mindfulness.

Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members, including other program and service leaders, working closely to establish and maintain effective relationships within all levels of the Veteran Affairs (VA) organization. Communicates effectively with customers, families, and the community partners as well as program and service leaders representing all levels of the VA organization.

Contributes ideas and recommendations for the establishment of standards of care, policies, and objectives for the enhancement of nursing.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards Pay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards Paid Time Off: 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:00pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Pay Scale: N02T

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $148053 – $196904/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-23.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.

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