The Associate Chief Nurse (ACN) executes leadership 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. The Nurse ACN functions as an advisor, administrator, educator, consultant, and mentor who possesses a wide range of experience and leadership ability.
The Associate Chief Nurse (ACN) for Geriatrics, Extended Care functions as an advisor, administrator, educator, consultant, and mentor who possesses a wide range of experience and leadership ability. The ACN provides senior leadership and oversight for daily clinical and administrative operations within nursing as directed by the Associate Director for Patient Care Services (ADPCS).
The ACN supports the integration and collaboration of nursing with other professional disciplines and functional areas in the mutual achievement of patient-centered and organizational goals. They champion a High Reliability Organization (HRO) with a culture of safety founded on a systems approach to developing evidence-based health care solutions based on prevention, not punishment, with collective mindfulness.
The Associate Chief Nurse (ACN) for Geriatrics, Extended Care exhibits leadership that is characterized by continuous accountability for the delivery of nursing care in Geriatrics, and Extended Care Injury including the administrative management and leadership of nursing staff to include: Community Living Center (CLC), Minimum Data Set Coordination, Restorative Nursing, and Acute rehabilitation, The A.C.N.
for GEC is responsible for monitoring, tracking, and reporting to ensure all CLC, acute rehab, and nursing practices support Long-Term care/rehab Standards as designated by VHA and other external review bodies. The ACN collaborates with interdisciplinary team members, including other program and service leaders at the facility and network.
They work closely to establish and maintain effective relationships with all levels of Veteran Affairs (VA) staff nationwide.The ACN relates effectively with customers, families, and the community as well as program and service leaders at the local and network levels. They assist the ADPCS with healthcare operations and the functions and activities expected of them.
The ACN contributes ideas and recommendations for the establishment of standards of care, policies, and objectives for the enhancement of nursing.
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, Days.
Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
maria.pelow@va.gov · 716-834-9200 X22439
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $123817 – $164671/yr.
Applications close on 2026-09-30.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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