Associate Chief Nurse

Published 3 months Ago
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
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  • Category
    Healthcare
  • No of Jobs
    1
  • Apply Before
    10/02/2025

Description

Associate Chief Nurse

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs - Wilmington, DE


Job Title: Associate Chief Nurse

Position: Nurse IV Chief

Job Type: Full Time

Pay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards

Shift: Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm (may vary based on the needs of the facility)

Work Type: On-Site


Location

Address:

City: Wilmington

State: DE

ZIP Code:


Job Responsibilities

  • Functions as an advisor, administrator, educator, consultant, and mentor with a wide range of experience and leadership ability.
  • Provides senior leadership and oversight for daily clinical and administrative operations within nursing.
  • Assumes 24/7 responsibility over the areas under this position.
  • Supports integration and collaboration of nursing with other professional disciplines.
  • Establishes and maintains effective relationships with all levels of Veteran Affairs (VA) staff nationwide.
  • Relates effectively with customers, families, and the community, as well as program and service leaders.
  • Assists the Associate Director for Patient Care Services with healthcare operations.
  • Contributes ideas and recommendations for standards of care, policies, and objectives for nursing enhancement.
  • Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members, including other program and service leaders.

Required Skills

Core Skills

  • Leadership ability
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Organizational skills
  • Oral and written communication skills

Preferred Skills

  • Masters or Doctorate in Nursing
  • Experience in running one or more programs or services
  • NE-BC Certification suggested or achieved within 24 months

Requirements

Experience: Minimum of Three (3) years of full-time professional nursing administrative practice.

Education: Master's degree in Nursing (MSN) or related field with equivalent experience.

License & Certification:

  • Current, full, active, and unrestricted registration as a graduate professional nurse in a State, Territory or Commonwealth.

Schedule:

  • Flexibility in schedule and assignments may be required.

COVID-19 Requirements: Participation in seasonal influenza vaccination program is required.


Benefits

  • 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays)
  • Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting)
  • Federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
  • Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care insurance options

Supplemental Pay

  • Not specified

Special Notes

  • VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply.
  • Coverage under Title 38 for health-related positions.

Facility Details

Name: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Description: Not Specified

Specialties:

  • Geriatrics and Extended Care

Mission: Not Specified

Job Info

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Status:  Sourcing
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No of Jobs:  1
Apply Before:  10/02/2025
Posted:  07/02/2025

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