The Registered Nurse-Assistant Chief of Quality Management 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 Assistant Chief Nurse establishes and sustains effective relationships with personnel at all levels of the medical center and communicates clearly with customers, families, community partners, and program and service leaders at both the local and network levels. The Assistant Chief Nurse contributes ideas and recommendations to establish standards of care, policies, and objectives that advance nursing practice across the organization.
In addition, this role supports policy development related to customer service and the effective operation of administrative and clinical programs. The Assistant Chief Nurse collaborates with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and maintain programs that cross service and professional boundaries and support the organization's mission and healthcare delivery.
The Assistant Chief Nurse provides leadership at the service and/or hospital level and serves as a nursing leader who delegates responsibilities appropriately. The role includes performing administrative functions across areas such as education, medical specialties, and procedural services. The Assistant Chief Nurse analyzes aggregate data and participates in the budget process to identify and plan for current, emerging, and future resource needs.
The Assistant Chief Nurse supports operational readiness by anticipating resource requirements and providing leadership in the allocation of resources. These efforts are guided by patient care systems designed to achieve high-quality outcomes. The Assistant Chief Nurse actively promotes and models patient- and family-centered care throughout patient care services.
The Assistant Chief Nurse participates in professional organizations to strengthen leadership competencies and support continued career development. This role applies ethical principles to decision-making and promotes accountability at the individual, organizational, and staff levels. The Assistant Chief Nurse equips staff with the tools and resources needed to provide culturally competent care and reinforces accountability for high-quality, cost-effective outcomes.
The role also fosters partnerships across the continuum of care and builds trust through active listening, meaningful engagement, and emotional intelligence. The Assistant Chief Nurse supports the development of care delivery models and therapeutic environments that promote evidence-based, accessible, affordable, and equitable patient care.
The role ensures compliance with accreditation and regulatory requirements, directives, policies, and standard operating procedures (SOPs). The Assistant Chief Nurse aligns nursing and clinical priorities with organizational strategic goals and participates in strategic planning and implementation. Additionally, the Assistant Chief Nurse promotes an inclusive workplace that values diversity and advances the organization's vision and mission.
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 M-F 07630-1600 Compressed/Flexible: Not Available Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Kari.Brown2@va.gov · 260-278-9767
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $100634 – $157930/yr.
Applications close on 2026-11-09.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-11-03 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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