Registered Nurse - Chief Nurse

The Nurse IV Chief Nurse 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. Ensures those they supervise are aware of, and follow the local polices and SOPs at the deployment site. Incumbent is responsible for being self-directed in management responsibilities and leading the delivery of patient care. Major duties: Functions or Scope of Assigned Duties: Supports the mission of the VHA National EHRM Supplemental Staffing Unit (NESSU), a collaboration of clinical and administrative staff serving VA facilities nationwide during adoption of the new electronic health record system. Provides or oversees interprofessional services to VISN facilities requiring assistance with: Veteran access to care. Productivity mitigation. Legacy system data transfer. Staff attrition mitigation. Functions as an advisor, administrator, educator, consultant, and mentor, applying extensive experience and leadership ability. Provides senior leadership and oversight for daily clinical and administrative nursing operations. Serves as a key member of the NESSU Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and provides administrative oversight and direction for nursing programs within the operations service line. Maintains comprehensive knowledge of: Nursing and emergency nursing regulations. Veterans Health Administration (VHA) guidelines. Medical review criteria. Clinical practice and documentation requirements. Current standards of care. Compliance requirements. Promotes the integration and collaboration of nursing with other professional disciplines and functional areas to achieve patient-centered and organizational goals. Champions a High Reliability Organization (HRO) culture of safety based on: Systems-based, evidence-informed healthcare solutions. Prevention rather than punishment. Collective mindfulness. Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members and program and service leaders at the facility and network levels. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with VA staff nationwide. Relates effectively with Veterans, customers, families, community members, and program and service leaders at the local and network levels. Assists the ADPCS with healthcare operations and assigned functions and activities. Contributes recommendations for nursing standards of care, policies, and objectives. Serves as the top executive within NESSU nursing services and as a member of the NESSU ELT. Provides executive leadership for the formulation, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of management policies, programs, and practices in healthcare settings. Serves as the chief spokesperson for organized nursing services and promotes collaboration among nursing, other professional disciplines, and functional areas. Provides leadership for strategic planning, organizational assessment, and program development. Participates with the NESSU ELT and strategic thought leaders in planning and decision-making processes. Establishes standards for nursing practice at the healthcare system level and ensures the continuous and timely availability of quality nursing services. Ensures that registered nurses, advanced practice nurses, and licensed practical/vocational nurses maintain required licenses, certifications, and registrations upon employment and thereafter. Ensures processes are in place to evaluate individual competency and support annual performance reviews. Promotes a healthy work environment through: Shared decision-making. A spirit of inquiry. Evidence-based practice. Education and research. Collective mindfulness. A culture of prevention and safety. 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: Varying, Rotating Shifts. WHEN Schedule - Weekends, Holidays, Evenings and Nights. Compressed/Flexible Work Schedule: Available at the supervisor's discretion. Remote Position: This is a fully remote position within the NATIONAL EHRM SUPPLEMENTAL STAFFING UNIT. Telework: Employee must agree to sign Telework Agreement. Employee must have access to high speed internet (Hard Wire). Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): 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/examination. 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.