The VA San Diego Healthcare System (VASDHS) is a Level 1a major interdisciplinary teaching healthcare system, offering a variety of Inpatient and Outpatient services to Veterans at the medical center in La Jolla and at the six Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) located in Chula Vista, Escondido, Imperial Valley, Kearny Mesa, Oceanside, Sorrento Valley, and Rio Clinic.
The VASDHS provides high quality care with advanced technologies and a compassionate service to Veterans.
The Medical Surgical Telemetry Unit NM is a professional RN who is responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process when providing and/or supervising direct patient care. The major responsibilities include: Manages the roles and responsibilities of the ANM and the day-to-day operations of the perspective Medical/Surgical unit. Requires flexibility in schedule and assignments, as this is a 24/7 hospital.
Executes position responsibilities and creative approaches to management of complex patient care flow issues in conjunction with appropriate safe daily nurse staffing according to nurse to patient ratio standards, Nursing Hours Per Patient Day (NHPPD), and in concordance with the VASDHS' Staffing Plan/s. Consult directly with all resources and leadership when necessary.
The functions are a substantial coordinated group of activities impacting patients and/or employees and encompasses administrative and clinical responsibilities. Improve care delivery outcomes for the veteran population and to identify system improvement opportunities. Initiates and/or leads interdisciplinary committees, task forces, groups to improve patient care at the program or medical center level.
Develops and evaluates clinical guidelines or customer service initiatives at program or medical center level. Actively participates on medical center or service-level ad hoc or standing committees or councils. Organize and lead staff meetings. Actively participates in and support Shared Governance and Relationship Based Care. Participates in and supports system redesign projects and Lean thinking to positively impact the service and organization.
Collaborates with managers/and or front-line staff/Unit Practice Councils (UPCs) to implement changes in the unit or clinic processes related to feedback from the All-Employee Survey (AES), V-Signal data, and SHEP scores. Proactively makes leadership choices to prioritize Veteran-Centered needs and operate within allocated resources.
Maintains knowledge and understanding of The Joint Commission (TJC) requirements and ensures compliance with VA, TJC, OSHA standards, and hospital policy. Maintain knowledge of specific performance results and metrics such as Strategic Analytics for Improvement Learning (SAIL), Nurse Sensitive Indicators (NDNQI), TJC Accountability Measures (ORYX). Provides leadership, organization, and coordination of employees and resources to meet patient needs.
Serves as a resource and/or mentor to new personnel, providers, and students. Develops and evaluates performance and competency of employees. Serves as a mentor/role model for staff and students as they pursue leadership development and clinical expertise. Strong interpersonal skills for effective information exchange and problem solving with all levels of management and staff, consultants and outside agencies.
Analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to quickly analyze problems, determine appropriate level of intervention, and develop and apply effective solutions. Works effectively with others by resolving conflicts and assisting others to cope with stressful situations. Performs other duties as assigned.
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: Full Time; The incumbent may be required to work irregular tours, weekends, holidays, or extended shifts to meet operational needs.
Compressed/Flexible: Not Authorized Telework: Not Authorized Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorzied
IMPORTANT: 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 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 Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE);If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of
Geehan.Chua@va.gov · (925) 372-2334
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $103980 – $225813/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-30.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
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