The ideal candidate should have extensive experience as a chief nurse in a hospital setting. Desired professional characteristics include being dynamic, educationally prepared, and nationally certified as a nurse executive, with a proven track record of achieving goals in a matrixed organization. Because the role is strategic, they should be transformational leaders who possess the skills to clearly articulate a vision, be innovative, inspire others, and set high expectations for achievement. Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. English Language Proficiency. In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English. Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate State-accrediting agency and accredited by one of the following accrediting bodies at the time the program was completed by the applicant: The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). In cases of graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing, possession of current, full, active and unrestricted registration will meet the requirement of graduation from an approved school of professional nursing. OR The completion of coursework equivalent to a nursing degree in a MSN Bridge Program that qualifies for professional nursing registration constitutes the completion of an approved course of study of professional nursing. Students should submit the certificate of professional nursing to sit for the NCLEX to the VA along with a copy of the MSN transcript. (Reference VA Handbook 5005, Appendix G6) OR In cases of graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing, possession of a current, full, active and unrestricted registration will meet the requirement for graduation from an approved school of professional nursing. Current, full, active, and unrestricted registration as a graduate professional nurse in a State, Territory or Commonwealth (i.e., Puerto Rico) of the United States, or the District of Columbia. Preferred Experience: Representing the nursing department at meetings of the governing body and periodically keep board members apprised of the work being accomplished by nurses throughout the health system. Establishing a nursing governance structure Ensuring quality Providing strategic nursing management Fostering staff development Providing financial oversight in budgetary formation and compliance. Grade Determinations: The following criteria must be met in determining the grade assignment of candidates, and if appropriate, the level within a grade: Nurse V - Master's degree in nursing or related field with BSN (or a Bachelor's degree in a related field) and approximately 5-6 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a Doctoral degree (preferred) in nursing or related field and appropriate basic or advanced certification desired, and approximately 4-5 years of nursing practice/experience. Reference: VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-6 Nurse Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office. Physical Requirements: No special physical exertion is required. The work is primarily performed while sitting though some work may require periods of standing. The regular and recurring work of the position involves sitting at a desk, conferences, meetings, etc., and occasional visits to activity work sites. Occasionally incumbent is required to carry light objects, such as files, mail, supplies and papers. ["VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards The Nurse Executive refers to the top nursing management position at a VHA healthcare facility/system. Nurse Executives are members of the senior management team. The organizational title of the Nurse Executive position will vary (e.g.: Chief Nurse, Nurse Executive, Associate Director for Nursing Services, Associate Director for Patient Care Services). The Associate Director for Patient Care Services is a member of the VA ECHCS Executive Leadership Team, along with the Medical Center Director, The Deputy Director, the Associate Medical Center Director, the Chief of Staff, and the Assistant Medical Center Director. Participates fully in upper-level management decisions to speak on behalf of nursing and other hospital administration issues and is a member of all medical center-level Boards, Councils, and Committees that govern and influence the operations of the medical center. Fully involved in strategic planning with the VISN 19 Network Director and nationally. Responsible for the practice of nursing 24/7 by all registered nurses, advanced practice nurses, and allied health staff (LPNs, NAs, etc.) regardless of line authority. Exercise final authority and approval over nursing job descriptions, nursing care policies and procedures; nursing standards of patient care, treatment, and services; standards of nursing practice; nurse staffing plans; and standards to measure, assess, and improve patient outcomes. Ensure that all registered nurses, advance practice nurses, and licensed practical nurses are licensed, certified, and/or registered upon employment, and thereafter. Ensure a competency process is in place to evaluate individual practice, as well as a review process for annual performance ratings. Participate with leaders from the Executive Leadership Team, management, medical staff, clinical areas, and administrative areas in strategic planning and decision-making processes. Program Management/Leadership: Positions are part of senior management and are responsible for organizational performance and outcomes. These positions involve: Responsibility for planning, designing and carrying out multiple clinical or clinically-related programs. Setting long and short range goals for programs that are interlinked with goals of the Medical Center/VISN/VHA. Adjusting organizational goals. Developing new techniques and methods. Responsibility for methodology, approach, interpretation and evaluation of programs under the jurisdiction of the position. Accountability for the success and outcomes of multiple programs Resources Management: Positions at this level involve: Contributing significant input into allocation of organizational resources, including human and material resources needs for clinical, administrative, education and/or research programs as appropriate. Recommending and possessing responsibility for new projects and programs within the organization/VISN/National level. Program Impact: The position is: Responsible for multiple programs that are essential to the mission of the entire Medical Center/VISN/VHA national level and affects overall outcomes and levels of performance achieved by the organization. Responsible for a full range of health services with both internal and external impact to the organization. Impacts a wide range of Department activities and a wide variety of highly sophisticated medical center, VISN, VHA programs and/or other special programs. A leader and role model for other organization leaders, e.g., serving as a mentor for Executive Career Field (ECF) participants. A liaison and interacts with a variety of academic institutions, serving as a member of academic advisory boards (such as deans committee, advisory committees). An academic mentor at the graduate level or postgraduate level. Environment Changes: Position includes: Organizational climate and culture including such issues as work environment, diversity, employee recognition, and safety. Challenging community relations. Involvement with elected officials on VA related issues/concerns, i.e. members of Congress, VSO, State and Local. Affiliations such as medical schools, allied health, etc. and/or professional organizations, community agencies. Labor Relations responsibilities. Involved in/leads planning for serving needs/changes in patient population; construction design/redesign of the physical plant. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm\nTelework: Available\nVirtual: This is not a virtual position.\nRelocation/Recruitment Incentives: Authorized\nPermanent Change of Station (PCS): May be authorized\nPCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not authorized\nFinancial Disclosure Report: Required"]