Nurse Manager - Community Care

• Department:
  Department of Veterans Affairs

This vacancy is for a Nurse Manager (RN) in the Community Care department at the Charleston VA Medical Center.

Designated first-line supervisory authority. Responsible/accountable for the operation of their assigned units and provides coverage for other Nurse Managers (NMs) as needed. Responsible/accountable for the direction and supervisor of specific orientation, training, development of staff, and evaluation of individual staff performance. Functions as a role model, educator, practitioner, and supervisor, providing leadership to the team.

Influences care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team to remove barriers and implement new evidence-based, cutting-edge programs/processes. Engages in professional organizations to enhance leadership and career growth. Adheres to ethical principles in decision-making, fostering accountability at personal, organizational, and staff levels.

Equips staff with tools for competent care and promotes an environment of accountability for high-quality, cost-effective outcomes. Promotes alliances across the care continuum, building trust through active listening, engagement, and emotional intelligence. Contributes to the development of care delivery models and environmental design, ensuring evidence-based, accessible, affordable, and equitable patient care.

Aligns nursing and clinical objectives with organizational strategic outcomes, participating in strategy planning and execution. Promotes a positive workplace to achieve the organization's vision and mission. Maintains knowledge and ensures compliance with all regulatory and accreditation standards, directives, policies, and standard operating procedures (SOPs). Provides peers with informal constructive feedback for improvement.

Supports colleagues and other nurses through knowledge sharing to provide safe, quality nursing care. Fosters a safe and supportive environment conducive to the professional development of healthcare professionals. Contributes professional nursing perspective in discussions with the interdisciplinary team. Partners with others to effect change and produce optimal outcomes.

Evaluates outcomes of evidence-based decisions and practice changes for individuals, groups, and populations. Responsible for the documented outcomes at the program or service level. Program or service level outcomes must be broad and complex and can be demonstrated at any organizational level within a facility.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards 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:

730am to 4pm, Monday - Friday, subject to change as needed by facility.

Compressed/Flexible:
Not available. Telework:
Ad-hoc Virtual:
This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment

Incentives:

Not authorized. Permanent Change of Station (PCS):
Not authorized.

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

The posted pay range is $88105 - $155223/yr.

This position is eligible for telework.

This position requires a Other security clearance.

Applications close on .

This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.