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This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT for Miami VA medical Center for Registered Nurse - Clinical Nurse Leader position. It will remain open until 07-31-2025. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be on 14 days. Eligible applications received after this date will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occurs as-needed basis until position is filled.
The Registered Nurse - Clinical Nurse Leader position is located at the Miami VAMC main facility, address 1201 Northwest 16th Street, Miami, FL 33125. At the Miami VA Healthcare System at the Nursing GEC service service and reports to the Chief of Long-Term Care (CNLTC) under the Associate Director of Patient Care Service (ADPCS) may require travel to various locations (e.g. Broward Outpatient Center, CBOCs, conferences) as appropriate to patient care or training needs.
The certified Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) is a proficient nurse that utilizes a comprehensive approach to nursing practice, emphasizing evidenced-based care delivery and the integration of innovative strategies. The CNL utilizes principles of complexity science to analyze and address the dynamic nature of healthcare systems. Implement evidence-based interventions at the microsystems level to optimize care delivery and patient outcomes. The CNL facilitates an effective, holistic nursing approach, from assessment and intervention to evaluation and advocacy, in delivering quality healthcare.
The certified Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) utilizes the principles of complexity science to analyze and address the dynamic of healthcare systems. Implement evidence-based interventions at the microsystem level to optimize care delivery and patient outcomes, applies public safety health concepts to advance equitable preventive services. Will communicate the importance of the CNL role in the healthcare delivery. Apply improvement science to enhance performance measurement and quality improvement.
The Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) duties include but are not limited to:
- Advocate for social justice and health equity in healthcare policies to address disparities.
- Facilitate difficult conversations within healthcare teams and with patients.
- Utilize diverse data sources to evaluate care outcomes and benchmark against standards
- Assists in development and implementation of plan of care to complex patients or those at high risk for major complications for all members of the healthcare team.
- Demonstrates knowledge of Community Living Center and departmental policies and procedures in guiding or providing patient care.
- Conducts patient care rounds with individual nurses, especially for identified high risk groups and identifies patient, family and staff needs while assessing progress and appropriateness of patient care.
- Identifies and addresses the varied learning needs of staff.
- Serves as advocate for patients, families, and caregivers, improving outcomes for the immediate practice setting.
- Responds to critical situations in a professional manner.
- Encourages individual growth and development.
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday; 8:30am - 5:00pm; flexibility may be required to ensure coverage for the 24\7 operations of the facility.
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
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
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your application, resume, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.
NOTE: Candidate's education, scope, and length of nursing practice (experience) will be considered in determining the grade and salary of the applicant selected. The recommended salary may be at any point in the range listed for this vacancy.
Experience as an RN will be evaluated to determine if the experience is of an acceptable level of quality with regard to the following five dimensions of nursing: Practice, Veteran/Patient Driven Care, Leadership, Professional Development, and Evidence/Based Practice/Research. Each dimension of practice has criteria that demonstrate essential core competencies for VHA Nursing Personnel.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
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It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.
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Required Documents
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
- License
- Transcript/Training Certification
- SF50/Notification of Personnel Action
***SF50: must be current (indicate current title, series, grade and salary) and/or highest grade held SF-50 - Notification of Personnel Action (Not an award SF50
The following documents are accepted, and may be required if applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this position.
- Cover Letter
- DD-214/ Statement of Service
- Disability Letter (Schedule A)
- Disability Letter (VA)
- License
- CNL Certification
- PCS Orders
- Performance Appraisal
- Professional Certification
- Resume
- Separation Notice (RIF)
- SF-15
- SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
- Transcript
Veterans' Preference Note: Preference eligible candidates and other Veterans will be given preference when qualification of candidates are approximately equal for Title 38 positions in VHA. When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire. You must provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and character of service (honorable, general, etc.). If you are currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of impending separation. Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference" with required proof as stated on the form. Documentation is required to award preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit
Feds Hire Vets - Veterans - Job Seekers - Veterans' Preference.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 07/31/2025 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12729013.
- To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
- Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.
NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
During the application process you may have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.
Next steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.
You may check the status of your application at any time by logging into your USA Jobs account and clicking on Applications. Information regarding your application status can be found in the USAJobs Help Center.
NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.