Registered Nurse-Nurse Manager-Community Care

Nurse Manager

The Nurse Manager (NM) is the designated first-line supervisory authority and is responsible and accountable for the operation of their assigned units and provides coverage for other NMs as needed. You are responsible and accountable for the direction and supervision of specific orientation, training, development of staff, and evaluation of individual staff performance. You will function as a role model, educator, practitioner, and supervisor providing leadership to the team.

Influence care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team to remove barriers and implement new evidence-based cutting-edge programs/processes. You are responsible for addressing performance and/or conduct issues, conduct investigations, collaborate with Employee Labor Relations, Union partners, and other offices to address concerns/allegations. You will engage in professional organizations to enhance leadership and career growth. Adhere to ethical principles in decision-making, fostering accountability at personal, organizational, and staff levels.

Equip staff with tools for culturally competent care and promotes a culture of accountability for high-quality, cost-effective outcomes. Cultivate alliances across the care continuum, building trust through active listening, engagement, and emotional intelligence. Contribute to the development of care delivery models and environmental design, ensuring evidence-based, accessible, affordable, and equitable patient care. Ensure compliance with accreditation and regulatory standards. Align nursing/clinical objectives with organizational strategic outcomes, participating in strategy planning and execution.

Promote an inclusive workplace valuing diversity to achieve the organizations vision and mission. Maintain knowledge and ensure compliance with all regulatory and accreditation standards, Directives, policies, and standard operating procedures (SOP). Provide peers with informal constructive feedback for improvement. Support colleagues and other nurses through knowledge sharing to provide safe, quality nursing care. Foster a safe and supportive environment conducive to the professional development of healthcare professionals.

Contribute professional nursing perspective in discussions with the interdisciplinary team. Partner with others to effect change and produce optimal outcomes. Evaluate 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:

Full-time;
Monday-Friday; 7:30am-4:00pm or 8:00am-4:30pm

Telework:
Available;
Ad-hoc

Virtual:
This is not a virtual position.

Relocation/Recruitment

Incentives:

Not Authorized

Permanent Change of Station (PCS):
Not Authorized