Registered Nurse - Associate Chief Nurse Geriatrics-Community Living Center

The Nurse IV Associate Chief Nurse (ACN) Geriatrics and Extended Care (GEC) executes leadership that is characterized by substantial and continuous responsibility and accountability for population groups or integrated programs that cross services and/or discipline lines and, influence the organizational healthcare mission. They are responsible for the oversite of clinical care and management of nursing personnel working in the Community Living Center (CLC).

Major Duties include but are not limited to: Functions as an administrator, educator, and consultant in the use of nursing theory for collaborative patient care with multiple disciplines Establishes respectful relationships with residents and staff at all levels Completes performance assessments on staff in e-performance based on outcome measures and delivery of overall position responsibilities including patient care Ensures managers are completing appropriate time and attendance monitoring daily Assists in completion of bi-weekly payroll Ensures regular Multidisciplinary Team Meetings covering the care and progress of each resident Ensures daily management and unit huddles occur for optimal communication Monitors and creates an action plans as necessary for patient care indicators such as fall rate, hospital acquired skin injury and infection control using evidence-based practice. Works collaboratively with the Associate Director, Patient Care Services, ACNS peers, and coworkers. Maintains professional personal conduct and ensures the workplace is free of behaviors that could be perceived as hostile or harassing. Monitors performance and outcome criteria in relationship to the Standards of Care and regulations by governing bodies including the Office of Inspector General (OIG) Surveys to ensure compliance with all standards Holds advanced knowledge and experience with infection control principles and practices Functions as a primary care nurse on the unit if necessary 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: Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 4:00 pm, subject to change based on facility needs. Telework: Ad-hoc Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.