The VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System is recruiting for a Chief Nurse Scientist.. The Chief Nurse Scientist will function in Nurse Research / Nursing Administration. Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. English Language Proficiency. In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English. Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate State-accrediting agency and accredited by one of the following accrediting bodies at the time the program was completed by the applicant: The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). In cases of graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing, possession of current, full, active and unrestricted registration will meet the requirement of graduation from an approved school of professional nursing. OR The completion of coursework equivalent to a nursing degree in a MSN Bridge Program that qualifies for professional nursing registration constitutes the completion of an approved course of study of professional nursing. Students should submit the certificate of professional nursing to sit for the NCLEX to the VA along with a copy of the MSN transcript. (Reference VA Handbook 5005, Appendix G6) OR In cases of graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing, possession of a current, full, active and unrestricted registration will meet the requirement for graduation from an approved school of professional nursing. Current, full, active, and unrestricted registration as a graduate professional nurse in a State, Territory or Commonwealth (i.e., Puerto Rico) of the United States, or the District of Columbia. Preferred Experience: PhD in nursing or related field strongly preferred with 3-4 years RN experience. MSN or Master's in related field with BSN (BSN required for Nurse IV), or MSN from Bridge Program (no BSN required) with 4-5 years RN experience. At least 5 years of nursing research experience as Principal Investigator of multiple funded studies. Experience as research faculty member or multi-site research program manager. Must have been member of IRB. Demonstrated ability to establish effective working relationship with all levels of staff, clinicians and administrators throughout the VANEOHS and with community partnerships and organizations. Grade Determinations: The following criteria must be met in determining the grade assignment of candidates, and if appropriate, the level within a grade: Nurse IV - Master's degree in nursing or related field with BSN and approximately 4-5 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a Doctoral degree in nursing or related field and appropriate basic or advanced certification desired, and approximately 3-4 years of nursing practice/experience. Note regarding MSN degrees: If your MSN was obtained via a Bridge Program that qualifies for professional nursing registration, a BSN is not required. Reference: VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-6 Nurse Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office. Physical Requirements: Applicant must possess the ability to do the following: heavy lifting and carrying, 45 pounds and over; pulling, pushing and reaching above the shoulder; walking, standing, kneeling and repeated bending. ["VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards Promoting research-related activities, publishes in refereed journals, and seeks funding to support research studies and/or programs. Providing leadership in an integrated research program(s) related to complex healthcare issues that influence the VA mission, health care, and policy development; to create a culture of evidence-based nursing practice. Responsibility and accountability for the coordination and evaluation of integrated programs that may cross service and/or discipline lines and is most optimally integrated within an academic affiliate and/or a VA Center of Excellence. Responsible for conducting his or her own program of research. Responsibility and accountability for planning, organizing, directing, and controlling issues involving nursing research at their VA facility, Accountable for responding to internal and external communications. Maintains knowledge of, and communicating research activities through, communication with VA and non-VA researchers, academic scholars and clinical colleagues. Responsible for administrative functions of his/her research studies or programs. He/she has the capacity to function as an administrator, educator, and consultant; utilizing theory in collaboration with all services within clinical operations. Establishes and maintains effective relationships with all levels of medical center personnel and affiliated centers and relates effectively with customers, families, and the community as well as program and service leaders at the local and network levels. 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: Primarily dayshift 8:00 am to 4:30 pm with flexibility as needed. Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Financial Disclosure Report: Not required"]

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