Designated support for first-line supervisory authority with responsibility, and accountability for the 24/7 operations of their work area in conjunction with the first-line manager/supervisor. Ensures that unit/work area personnel provide timely nursing care which complies with generally accepted standards of clinical practice.
Providing Health Care for Veterans: The Veterans Health Administration is America’s largest integrated health care system, providing care at 1,255 health care facilities, including 170 medical centers and 1,074 outpatient sites of care of varying complexity (VHA outpatient clinics), serving 9 million enrolled Veterans each year.
