Associate Nursing Executive

This position performs executive and high-level management functions in the planning, administration, and oversight of nursing and select non-nursing services at the Vermont Veterans' Home (VVH). The Associate Nursing Executive ensures that clinical operations are conducted in accordance with federal and state regulations, professional standards, and institutional policies. Reporting directly to the Nursing Services Director, this role plays a key role in maintaining the quality, regulatory compliance, and operational effectiveness of nursing services within the facility.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily clinical operations under the supervision of the Nursing Services Director, including supervision of nursing and non-nursing personnel and monitoring the quality of care provided.
• Assist in hiring, training, evaluating, and supporting the recruitment and retention of nursing staff.
• Participate in investigations, administer discipline as needed, and report applicable matters to the Office of Professional Regulation.
• Develop and oversee processes that ensure regulatory compliance, quality assurance, and continued facility certification.
• Collaborate with executive leadership, contracted partners, and external agencies to support departmental goals and ensure aligned operations.
• Evaluate regulatory or policy changes and advise leadership on potential impacts to programs, services, and budgets.
• Provide oversight for clinical activities during emergency events and represent the department in relevant professional organizations.
• Actively participate in the facility's quality assurance and improvement efforts.
• Maintain positive and professional relationships with residents, families, staff, and community partners.

Schedule

This full-time position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., totaling 40 hours per week. Some flexibility in start and end times may be negotiated. The role is on-site at the Vermont Veterans' Home and does not require weekend or holiday coverage. However, this role may require performance of duties outside of the normal workday and workweek.

Requirements

• Possession of (or eligible for) licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in Vermont OR eligible to practice in the state of Vermont via a multi-state license.
• Eight (8) years or more of professional nursing experience in the nursing specialty, including three (3) years or more of managerial or supervisory experience in a hospital or other health care facility.
• Must maintain Vermont licensure or multistate licensure as a Registered Nurse as a condition of employment.
• Overtime work is required to maintain minimum staffing levels and for unannounced regulatory inspections and is considered a condition of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN).

Benefits

The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families.
• Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan.
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI).
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts.
• Low cost group life insurance.
• Incentive-based Wellness Program.
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program.

Environmental Factors

• Duties are performed largely in a standard office setting with predictable need for field travel, for which private means of transportation may need to be available.
• Interaction with state and federal officials is frequent.
• Meetings with providers, families, health care proxies, guardians, fiscal agents, the State Employees union, and the public may elicit strong feelings and create stressful situations.

Candidates must pass a fingerprint-supported background investigation, including Vermont and/or national criminal record checks, Office of Inspector General exclusion database checks, motor vehicle driving record checks, and adult and child abuse registry checks. By law, this classified managerial position requires the individual to function as an agency, department, or institution head; a major program or division director; a major section chief; or director of a district operation.