Regional Nursing Officer

Quick Facts

• Role: Regional Nursing Officer (RNO)

• Scope: Senior nursing executive for HSA 5.1 overseeing nursing operations across multiple facilities

Description

The Regional Nursing Officer (RNO) provides strategic direction, organizational assessment, resource management, and execution of mission-driven initiatives for complex nursing, clinical, and administrative matters across a health service area. The RNO guides the operationalization of national policy, reduces unwarranted variation, standardizes nursing practice, and supports patient-centered care, quality, and safety through collaboration with executive leaders and stakeholders. The role also provides executive oversight, analyzes nursing data and practice trends, and develops guidance documents (including SOPs and protocols) aligned to national requirements.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship

• English language proficiency (basic written and spoken English)

• Graduate of an accredited professional nursing program (ACEN or CCNE) or an approved equivalent pathway

• Current, full, active, unrestricted RN registration

• Meets education/experience criteria for Nurse V (MSN with 5 years; or MSN-related field with BSN with 5 years; or Doctoral in Nursing with 4 years; or Doctoral in related field with BSN with 4 years)

• Subject to background/security investigation

• Selective Service registration (for eligible males)

• Online onboarding and completion of pre-employment requirements

• Seasonal influenza vaccination requirement

• May be required to serve a probationary period

Benefits

Federal employment with access to a comprehensive federal benefits package; eligibility depends on position type and schedule.