Senior Leadership Chief Nurse for Surgery and Rehabilitation
Veterans Health AdministrationSan Juan, Puerto Rico · full time · Executive
$119,605 – $206,925
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved November 3, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
This is a Chief Nurse role providing executive leadership across surgery and rehabilitation services at a VA medical center, responsible for administrative oversight, program coordination, and direct supervision of multiple nursing units. The position suits experienced nurse leaders with a master's degree and several years of specialized nursing experience who are ready to drive organizational change and manage complex, integrated clinical programs.
Our summary, not Veterans Health Administration’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- Master's degree in Nursing (MSN) or doctoral degree in nursing, or Master's/Doctoral degree in related field with Bachelor's in Nursing
- 4 years of professional nursing experience (or 3 years with doctoral degree), with at least 1 year equivalent to Nurse III level
- Current, full, active, and unrestricted RN license from a US state, territory, or commonwealth
- English language proficiency in written and spoken communication
- Leadership demonstrated through evidence-based practice and change management
Nice to have
- Specialized nursing experience in surgical or rehabilitation settings
- Experience with health science research and evidence translation
- Background in business process improvement or technology implementation