Registered Nurse

1 month ago

Tacoma, United States Veterans Health Administration Full time

Duties include but not limited to:
The Nurse IV DON functions as an advisor, administrator, educator, consultant, and mentor who possesses a wide range of experience and leadership ability.
The DON provides senior leadership and oversight for daily clinical and administrative operations within nursing as directed by the Associate Director for Patient Care Services (ADPCS) and Deputy Associate Director for Patient Care Services (DADPCS.) They are a key member of the nursing executive leadership team and are responsible for all aspects of care that fall under the operations service line, providing administrative oversight and direction in the programs within the service. They possess solid knowledge of Nursing and Emergency Nursing regulations, Veterans Health Administration (VHA) guidelines, medical review criteria, clinical practice and documentation requirements, current standards of care, compliance guidelines, and bargaining agreements.
The DON supports the integration and collaboration of nursing with other professional disciplines and functional areas in the mutual achievement of patient-centered and organizational goals. They champion a High Reliability Organization (HRO) with a culture of safety founded on a systems approach to developing evidence-based health care solutions based on prevention, not punishment, with collective mindfulness.
The DON collaborates with interdisciplinary team members, including other program and service leaders at the facility and network. They work closely to establish and maintain effective relationships with all levels of Veteran Affairs (VA) staff nationwide.
The DON relates effectively with customers, families, and the community as well as program and service leaders at the local and network levels. They assist the ADPCS and DADPCS with healthcare operations and the functions and activities expected of them.
The DON contributes ideas and recommendations for the establishment of standards of care, policies, and objectives for the enhancement of nursing.
The DON is responsible for making recommendations for appointments, advancements/promotions, or reassignments of staff reporting to them or within the service line. They give advice, counsel, or provide instruction on work-related or administrative matters. They hear and resolve complaints, receive escalated concerns, and refer to subject matter experts as appropriate. They recommend and/or take disciplinary action where appropriate. They partner with the bargaining unit (Union) and adheres to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) principles.


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 through Friday, 7:30am to 4:00pm


Telework
Eligible:
Yes - as determined by the agency policy.
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Virtual:
This is not a virtual position.


Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
Not authorized


Permanent Change of Station (PCS)
: Not authorized

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