There are three VISN 4 Health System Specialist vacancies: 1) Health System Specialist to the Regional Nursing Officer 4.1; 2) Health System Specialist to the Regional Nursing Officer 4.2; and 3) Health System Specialist to the Regional Nursing Officer 4.3, providing expert-level analysis and program management across the full scope of the assigned portfolio.
Duties include but are not limited to: Serves as the RNO's principal management/administrative advisor and senior action officer for assigned regional and VISN priorities, independently integrating complex clinical, operational, administrative, and performance matters across the HSA and Health Care Systems.
Leads cross-HSA and cross-facility implementation of assigned RNO initiatives and establishes mechanisms for monitoring performance, implementation reliability, risks, milestones, corrective actions, and outcomes. Integrates the RNO portfolio with related VISN and HSA priorities, including Connected Care, Telehealth, Sterile Processing, Informatics and EHRM.
Leads development and implementation of regional standard work, governance mechanisms, performance-monitoring approaches, escalation pathways, and implementation tools designed to improve consistency, accountability, and reliability across multiple Health Care Systems.
Represents the RNO, within delegated authority, in interactions with VISN executives, HSA Executives and leadership, Health Care System Directors and executive leaders, VHA Central Office representatives, Operations Center officials, and other internal and external stakeholders. Work Schedule: Employees are required to work the regular business hours and applicable core hours of the Health Service Area (HSA) to which they are assigned.
Work schedules will be aligned with the time zone(s) served by the assigned HSA and may differ from the employee's local time zone. Telework: This position may be authorized for ad-hoc telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Health System Specialist - Executive Assistant to the Regional Nursing Officer/PD0014VS Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized.
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized.
There is no educational substitution at this grade level. A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.
If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
Andrea.Poulin@va.gov · 601-699-2905
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $125776 – $163514/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-10-27.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-22 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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