Registered Nurse - Assistant Chief Nurse Primary Care

The Registered Nurse Assistant Chief position is in Primary Care. The Assistant Chief Nurse is self directed in goal setting while integrating knowledge, skills, and abilities to manage complex situations. The Assistant Chief Nurse functions as a self-directed clinical leader, educator, and consultant utilizing management theory. Please note this position requires travel to Community Based Outreach Clinics, the applicant provides proof of valid driving license and will undergo a physical exam. 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 examination. Must possess a current, valid and unrestricted state-issued driver's license. 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.