RN - Associate Chief Nurse Medicine and Surgery

Department of Veterans Affairs • Marion, IL

45d • Onsite

About The Position

The Marion VA Health Care System is seeking a full-time RN, Associate Chief Nurse for Medicine Specialty and Surgery within Nursing Service located in Marion, IL. The Associate Chief Nurse will provide executive leadership and direct supervision to those overseeing operations in acute inpatient services, including Critical Care, Emergency Department, as well as the Medical and Surgical specialty areas. The incumbent assesses, plans and evaluates the processes and daily operations of all programs within these areas.The incumbent ensures daily processes are in place for continued accreditation readiness and participates in rounds to survey nursing units. The incumbent must demonstrate experience in quality improvement initiatives, accreditation processes (e.g., Joint Commission), and implementation of evidence-based practice. The incumbent must provide proven track record of developing and implementing nursing programs and protocols aimed at improving patient outcomes, enhancing patient safety, and optimizing clinical operations. Experience with budget preparation and management, resource allocation, and strategic planning to ensure efficient and effective use of resources. The incumbent provides In-depth understanding of healthcare regulations, standards, and policies related to nursing practice and patient care within a medicine and surgical specialty context. The incumbent must have excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills to effectively collaborate with physicians, other healthcare providers, patients, and stakeholders. Ongoing commitment to continuing education and professional development, participation in professional organizations, and staying current with industry trends and advancements. The incumbent must hold a master's degree in nursing or a healthcare-related field from an accredited institution with an active certification in a relevant clinical specialty area (e.g., ANCC Medical-Surgical Nursing Certification, Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR), etc.). PLEASE NOTE: These positions require Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications due to having 24-hour telemetry monitoring capability. If selected, Applicants will provide proof of current certifications prior to employment. Only BLS certification which included Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and ACLS certification obtained from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or the Military Treatment Training Network (MTN) will be accepted.

Requirements

• Experience in quality improvement initiatives, accreditation processes (e.g., Joint Commission), and implementation of evidence-based practice.
• In-depth understanding of healthcare regulations, standards, and policies related to nursing practice and patient care within a medicine and surgical specialty context.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills
• Master's degree in nursing or a healthcare-related field from an accredited institution
• Active certification in a relevant clinical specialty area (e.g., ANCC Medical-Surgical Nursing Certification, Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR), etc.).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership and direct supervision to those overseeing operations in acute inpatient services, including Critical Care, Emergency Department, as well as the Medical and Surgical specialty areas.
• Assess, plan and evaluate the processes and daily operations of all programs within these areas.
• Ensure daily processes are in place for continued accreditation readiness and participates in rounds to survey nursing units.
• Develop and implement nursing programs and protocols aimed at improving patient outcomes, enhancing patient safety, and optimizing clinical operations.
• Budget preparation and management, resource allocation, and strategic planning to ensure efficient and effective use of resources.
• Effectively collaborate with physicians, other healthcare providers, patients, and stakeholders.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards
• 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)
• Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
• Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
• 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Industry: Administration of Human Resource Programs
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees