Position Title: Registered Nurse - Chief Nurse of Mental Health Nursing Basic Requirements: U.S. citizenship. Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate State-accrediting agency and accredited by one of the following accrediting bodies at the time the program was completed by the applicant: The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). In cases of graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing, possession of current, full, active and unrestricted registration will meet the requirement of graduation from an approved school of professional nursing. The completion of coursework equivalent to a nursing degree in a MSN Bridge Program that qualifies for professional nursing registration constitutes the completion of an approved course of study of professional nursing. Students should submit the certificate of professional nursing to sit for the NCLEX to the VA along with a copy of the MSN transcript. (Reference VA Handbook 5005, Appendix G6). Current, full, active, and unrestricted registration as a graduate professional nurse in a State, Territory or Commonwealth (i.e., Puerto Rico) of the United States, or the District of Columbia. English Language Proficiency: Qualified applicants must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), and 7407(d). Preferred Experience: - Prefer five years of management/supervisory/nurse manager experience; five years of experience in mental health nursing; Doctoral degree in a related field. MSN required. BLS required. Grade Determinations: The following criteria must be met in determining the grade assignment of candidates: Nurse IV - Master's degree in nursing or related field with BSN and approximately 4-5 year's of nursing practice/experience; OR a Doctoral degree in nursing or related field and appropriate basic or advanced certification desired, and approximately 3-4 year's of nursing practice/experience. Reference: VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-6 Nurse Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office. Physical Requirements: The physical requirements of this position include lifting, prolonged standing and sitting, frequent bending, walking (distance), climbing, reaching (overhead, extensive/repetitive), repetitive motion and stooping. The mental/sensory requirements include recall, reasoning, problem-solving, hearing, speaking clearly, writing legibly, keyboarding, reading and logical thinking. The environment's pace can vary from steady to a sometimes fast pace requiring handling of multiple priorities, frequent, sometimes intense customer interactions, and the ability to adapt to frequent changes in a sometimes noisy environment. There may be the need to use personal protective equipment to prevent exposure to disease, illness and hazardous materials ["The Chief/Mental Health Nursing is accountable for the management and supervision of patient care programs, personnel, resources, and care of Veterans within the designated areas of Inpatient/Outpatient Mental health and Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Programs. Uses the nursing process to create an environment that facilitates Veteran care and a collaborative working environment. Provides executive input in strategic planning, budgeting, and policy development. Evaluates outcomes and progress towards strategic priorities and adjusts, reflecting evidence based practice and best practice. Provides leadership and promotes compassionate and efficient care, through cost-effective use of resources. Develops staff to meet the changing needs of the environment and population groups and implements succession planning strategies. Demonstrates leadership through productive working relationships and program development in multiple settings. Fosters a climate that enhances job satisfaction, productivity, and quality improvement utilizing HRO principles. Contributes to the professional growth and development of colleagues and health care providers in multiple settings/areas. Contributes to improving and sustaining quality care in complex settings and programs. Provides customer service utilizing the ICARE values and protects those they serve. Work Schedule: Day Shift , Monday - Friday typically. To be discussed with hiring manager.\nCompressed/Flexible Schedule: Not Authorized\nTelework schedules: Not authorized\nVirtual work schedules: Not authorized\nProbationary Period: May be Required\nFLSA: Exempt\nBU Status: Non-Bargaining Unit Position\nRelocation Incentives: Authorized\nRecruitment Incentives: NOT authorized\nRelocation Expenses: NOT authorized\nFinancial Disclosure Report: NOT required\nPermanent Change of Duty Station (PCS) Expenses: will not be paid\nPCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not authorized\nPay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases.\nPaid Time Off: Receive 13 to 26 days paid time off per year, including 10 paid federal holidays; 13 sick days annual with no limitation on accumulation.\nRetirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years' vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA.\nInsurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement).\nFor More Information on Benefits: https://www.vacareers.va.gov/Benefits/EmploymentBenefits\nFunctional Statement RN I, II, III FS# 000000\nVHA Nursing brochure https://www.vacareers.va.gov/Careers/Nursing\nVA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards"]