Registered Nurse - Chief Nurse, Medicine

The West Palm Beach VA Healthcare System's Nursing Service is seeking an experienced and dynamic Chief Nurse of Medicine. Our ideal applicants are those who want to contribute to the achievement of quality care standards, as well as the growth and development of a VA academic hospital program. The programs overseen by this position include: ICU., Hemodialysis (inpatient and outpatient) Hematology/Oncology, Medical Specialty Outpatient Clinics, Emergency Department, and Occupational Health. Major duties: The Nurse IV is responsible for administrative functions of their assigned nursing units/programs. Functions as an administrator, educator, and consultant utilizing management theory in collaboration with Patient Care Service and other services. The Chief Nurse (CN) 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. Duties include but are not limited to: Providing direct supervision to the Nurse Managers of patient care programs that promote quality nursing care and effective utilization of personnel within the area of Medicine Services Prior experience with successful accreditation surveys. Strong leadership and mentorship skills, strategic vision, and effective communication and relationship management abilities. The Chief Nurse supports the integration and collaboration of nursing with other professional disciplines and functional areas in the mutual achievement of patient-centered and organizational goals. Deep clinical expertise in specialties within areas of responsibility, critical thinking, decision-making, and business acumen in healthcare economics and operations are also crucial. Commitment to patient safety, quality care, emotional resilience, stress management, and technological proficiency are also important. Key desired traits include integrity, ethical conduct, flexibility, adaptability, self-awareness, initiative, passion for healthcare and patient advocacy, and a dedication to continuous learning. Communication and Interpersonal Skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact with staff, patients, families, physicians, and other healthcare professionals. Business Acumen: Understanding of financial management, strategic planning, budgeting, and resource allocation within a healthcare context. Adaptability and Resilience: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment while maintaining emotional strength and decision-making capabilities. Emotional Intelligence: The ability to understand and manage emotions effectively in oneself and others. Other duties as required. 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, 7:30 am - 4:00 pm, 80 hours per pay period (2weeks). Hours may be rotated or extended based on the needs of the Medical Center and our Veterans. Telework: Ad-hoc Only Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Incentives authorized for highly qualified for highly qualified applicants Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Requirements: U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.