Nurse Practitioner - Chief of Staff (Primary Care)

About the role

The Advance Practice Nurse (APN) V is a licensed independent practitioner with advanced education and national certification who is an executive-level leader. The APN is a key member of the senior executive leadership team of the organization - involved in strategic planning, organizational assessment, and program development.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care within the credentialed scope of practice
• Oversee operations of the Primary Care service/clinic - including day-to-day supervision of staff
• Serve as a clinical leader - providing guidance to primary care practitioners (Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and allied Health Professionals)
• Develop, implement, and monitor processes to ensure delivery of high-quality, evidence-based, patient-centered care
• Assure compliance with VA, federal, and local policies, regulations, and performance standards
• Supervise, hire, and evaluate clinical staff; ensure completion of required training and competency assessments
• Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and population health management initiatives
• Lead or participate in service line meetings, committees, and strategic planning activities
• Guide the development and implementation of clinical protocols, policies, and procedures
• Promote team-based care and interdisciplinary collaboration
• Provide education and mentor to staff, trainees, and students as appropriate
• Engage in workforce planning, workload analysis, and resource management
• Act as a liaison between Primary Care and other clinical or administrative services

Benefits

• 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

Pay

Competitive salary - regular salary increases - potential for performance awards

Schedule

Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM‑4:30 PM. Telework not available; this is not a virtual position.