The Nursing Officer of the Day - Patient Flow Coordinator (NOD-PFC) satisfactorily completes special assignments which may include, but are not limited to, assisting units as needed with direct patient care, assisting with preparation for accreditation surveys, special reports and orientation/educational assignments.
The Nursing Officer of the Day/Patient Flow Coordinator provides professional leadership during assigned tour of duty as the representative for the Associate Director, Patient Care Services. Other duties include but not limited to: The NOD communicates the ability to organize the delivery of care to assure continuity of care for practice, including access to care and discharge planning.
The NOD communicates clinical knowledge and judgment to promote self-involvement in planning, decision-making, and evaluating outcomes. They possess knowledge of basic clinical practice to the assigned roles and responsibilities. Aware of evidence-based practices to improve outcomes for patients and/or departmental processes.
Collaborates with staff as a team member to incorporate professional standards of care, scientific evidence, and practice to evaluate programs and/or service activities. The NOD is a nurse who has experience in leadership at the unit/facility level that is sustainable with creative approaches to management of complex situations.
The NOD assumes authority, responsibility, and accountability for managing and directing employees, staffing units, and allocating resources as necessary during weekends, holidays, and after-hours tours during the absence of nursing management/leadership. The NOD is responsible for rounding and is a consultant to providers.
Collaborates with the Administrative Officer of the Day (AOD) and other members of the interdisciplinary team as needed for decisions related to on-going patient care and actions taken in emergency situations and disasters. The NOD provides programmatic outcomes to nursing leadership to assist with improving organizational processes and the delivery of patient care.
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: Intermittent - Rotating with minimum of 2 shifts per month (4 weeks) Telework: Not Available.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized.
Ashley.Warren@va.gov · 443-447-7635
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $73066 – $137588/yr.
Applications close on 2026-10-05.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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