Registered Nurse - Assistant Chief Nurse Primary Care

Department of Veterans Affairs

The Registered Nurse Assistant Chief position is in Primary Care. The Assistant Chief Nurse is self directed in goal setting while integrating knowledge, skills, and abilities to manage complex situations. The Assistant Chief Nurse functions as a self-directed clinical leader, educator, and consultant utilizing management theory. Please note this position requires travel to Community Based Outreach Clinics, the applicant provides proof of valid driving license and will undergo a physical exam.

• Major duties include but are not limited to: Participates in clinical and environmental rounds and ensures corrective action is taken to resolve deficiencies. Ensures staff compliance with Infection Prevention (IP) and patient safety practices to ensure a safe and therapeutic environment for patients and staff. Makes independent professional decisions and recommendations with infrequent recourse to supervisor guidance. Ensures compliance with accreditation and regulatory standards, directives, handbooks, and policies. Works with the Primary Care (PC) Administrative Officer, Facilities Management and Contracting to ensure that Community Based Outreach Clinic (CBOC) buildings are in full compliance with all safety and security regulations. Encourages the appropriate use of health care services and strives to improve quality of care and maintain cost effectiveness. Assumes the responsibility for the coordination of care focused on patient education, self management, and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care. Encourages a climate for practices that enhance satisfaction through mutual responsibility for productivity and quality improvement. Provides leadership in preparation for and follow up actions required by internal and external review organizations and/or accrediting bodies. Develops and maintains formal and informal communication systems with peers, subordinates, and internal and external customers including seeking input regarding issues and barriers that impact quality of care, productivity, and professional development. Required to travel 25% or less (must have an unrestricted drivers license and pass a physical exam) Preferred Experience: Primary Care Experience Leadership experience 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 8:00AM to 4:30 PM Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Drivers License Requirement: Unrestricted drivers license is required. Must provide a clean driving record report from the DMV during onboarding. Physical Examination: A driver's physical is required for this position Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.

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