Nurse Practitioner - Chief of Staff (Primary Care)

The Advance Practice Nurse (APN) V is a licensed independent practitioner with advanced education and national certification who is an executive-level leader. The APN is a key member of the senior executive leadership team of the organization, involved in strategic planning, oganizational assessment, and program development.

https://youtu.be/LM35k1p_3Tc?si=6wdZw0Lag331XBMR Major Duties: Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Provide direct patient care within the credentialed scope of practice Oversee operations of the Primary Care service/clinic, including day-to-day supervision of staff Serve as a clinical leader, providing guidance to primary care practitioners (Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and allied Health Professionals) Develop, implement, and monitor processes to ensure delivery of high-quality, evidence-based, patient-centered care Assure compliance with VA, federal, and local policies, regulations, and performance standards Supervise, hire, and evaluate clinical staff; ensure completion of required training and competency assessments Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and population health management initiatives Lead or participate in service line meetings, committees, and strategic planning activities Guide the development and implementation of clinical protocols, policies, and procedures Promote team-based care and interdisciplinary collaboration Provide education and mentor to staff, trainees, and students as appropriate Engage in workforce planning, workload analysis, and resource management Act as a liaison between Primary Care and other clinical or administrative services 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; 8:00 AM-4:30 PM Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized 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. English Language Proficiency. In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(f), no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English. 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.