SummaryThe Chief Nurse has responsibility for ensuring safe high-qualify nursing care is delivered to patients of the VA Palo Alto Healthcare System (VAPAHCS). The Chief Nurse ensures the nursing staff provides competent nursing care based on established nursing standards of practice.QualificationsBasic Requirements:English Language ProficiencyIn accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7403(f) - no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken EnglishGraduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate accrediting agency and accredited by one of the following accrediting bodies at the time the program was completed by the applicant: The Accreditatio