Chief Nurse (Perioperative Service)

The Chief Nurse of Perioperative Service provides executive oversight 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. They provide direct programmatic and supervisory oversight of Perioperative Service Managers and Administrative Support functions.

The Nurse IV executes leadership that is characterized by substantial and continuous responsibility and accountability for population groups or integrated programs spanning multiple services and disciplines. This leadership directly influences the organizational healthcare mission and advances strategic goals in patient care. Duties for the position may include but are not limited to: Provides senior leadership and oversight for daily clinical and administrative operations within nursing as directed by the Associate Director for Patient Care Services (ADPCS.) Responsible for all aspects of care that fall under the operations service line, providing administrative oversight and direction in the programs within the service. Participates in staffing analyses, recommends adjustments based on projected, actual, internal and external influences. Analyzes patient care problems in a comprehensive and systematic manner, utilizing creative and innovative approaches to achieve problem resolution. Utilizes current management techniques to motivate managers, clinicians, fostering job satisfaction and facilitating retention. Contributes ideas and recommendations for the establishment of standards of care, policies, and objectives for the enhancement of nursing. Functions in the role of the ADPCS/Deputy Nurse Executive and/or Nurse Executive in his/her absence when assigned. Works cooperatively as a member of a team in all assignments, not limited to providing staffing coverage in other clinical areas. Models and reinforces the VA ICARE values-Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect, and Excellence-and ensures that exceptional customer service remains central to all nursing care. Performs other duties as assigned, which support the overall mission, operations, and priorities of the organization. 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: Full-time, Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Subject to change to meet the needs of the Agency Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: May be authorized for highly qualified candidates Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

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. 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.