The Durham VA Health Care System is looking to fill one (1) full-time Chief Registered Nurse vacancy for Surgery.
Job Description/Scope of Practice The Associate Chief Nurse (CN) for surgery nursing areas executes leadership that is characterized by substantial and continuous responsibility and accountability for population groups or integrated programs that cross service and /or discipline lines, influence organizational mission and health care, and responsibility for outcomes. The CN is responsible for administrative functions of their assigned nursing units/programs.
Functions as an administrator, educator and consultant utilizing management theory in collaboration with Patient Care Service and other services. Must establish and maintain effective relationships with all levels of medical center personnel and relate effectively with customers, families, and the community as well as program and service leaders at the local and network levels.
Key relationships with staff are needed to: Assist nurse managers and advanced practitioners to carry out the functions and activities expected of them. Contribute ideas and recommendations for the establishment of standards of care, policies, and objectives for the enhancement of nursing organization-wide. Assist in policy-making activities as related to customer service and the overall functioning of administrative and clinical programs.
Collaborate with other health care staff to establish and maintain programs that cross service and/or discipline lines and influence organizational mission and health care. The Scope of Practice of all RNs in all areas of clinical practice is defined in the four (4) dimensions outlined in the Nurse Qualification Standards.
PRACTICE (Ethics, Resource Utilization) ETHICS: Provides leadership in addressing ethical issues that impact patients and staff in or beyond the organization and the local health care community. RESOURCE UTILIZATION: Designs, modifies, and implements systems compatible with professional standards and within the mission and the goals of the organization to improve the cost-effective use of resources.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (Education/Career Development, Performance) EDUCATION/CAREER DEVELOPMENT: Develops staff for career progression. Forecasts new knowledge needs for changing practice environments/population groups. Plans, implements, and evaluates strategies to meet those needs.
PERFORMANCE: Implements standards of professional practice and accrediting bodies and applicable regulations COLLABORATION (Collaboration, Collegiality) COLLABORATION: Demonstrates leadership in developing productive working relationships with groups in other programs, services, academic settings, and community settings COLLEGIALITY: Contributes to the professional growth and development of colleagues and other health care providers at the local, state, regional, or national level.
SCIENTIFIC INQUIRY (Quality of Care, Research) QUALITY OF CARE: Provides leadership in improving and sustaining the quality and effectiveness of care in diverse or complex programs. RESEARCH: Collaborates with staff, other disciplines, faculty, and peers in developing, conducting, and evaluating research activities and programs.
Required Qualifications MSN or BSN with Masters in a health-related field Preferred Qualifications Minimum of four to five years successful nursing practice Minimum of 2 years successful management experience in one or more areas of surgery Demonstrated ability to work effectively with employees, customers, vendors and members of the interdisciplinary matrix Demonstrated ability to coordinate and evaluate integrated programs Demonstrated clinical excellence in management of groups Demonstrated knowledge of current techniques, trends and professional issues, and organizational improvement Demonstrated ability to use computer software in support of preparing and presenting reports and analysis Preferred Level of Education Masters Degree in Nursing or Masters in a related field and a BSN MSN from Bridge Program (no BSN required) Doctoral degree in nursing or a related field Preferred Certification(s) ANCC Nurse Executive Leadership Certification 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: Mon- Fri, 0730-1600.
Tour subject to change. Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Nursing Bridge Programs: Nursing bridge programs are accelerated nurse education programs which rely upon existing nursing knowledge and education. Graduates from nursing bridge programs that meet accreditation requirements specific grade level requirements in this standard must also be met in addition to the following:(a) Master's Level Bridge Program Education Appointments Prior to Graduation.
Individuals attending a master's level bridge program in nursing who achieve the level in their education in which they have completed coursework equivalent to a bachelor's level degree in Nursing may have opportunity to become registered as a nurse with a state licensing board prior to completion of the bridge program.
Upon achievement of a State license, the individual may be appointed on a temporary basis for any period up to three years contingent upon full completion of the professional nursing education program, if education verification provided by the school supports the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) equivalency.
Upon successful completion and graduation from the bridge program, the Nurse may be converted to a permanent appointment under the provisions of section 7401(a)(1) of title 38. Failure to complete the bridge program on which the temporary appointment was based will result in termination of the appointment.
Montrell.Gibson@va.gov · 504-914-0861
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $150961 – $191713/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-10-08.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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