Registered Nurse- Nurse Manager- Primary Care

Summary

The Registered Nurse
- Nurse Manager for Primary Care at the Syracuse VA Medical Center is responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process when providing or supervising direct patient care. Assesses - plans - implements - and evaluates delivery of care based on age specific components. Assumes responsibility for the coordination of care focused on patient education - self-management - and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care.

• English Language Proficiency – proficiency in basic written and spoken English is required for direct patient care positions.
• Graduate of an accredited professional nursing school (ACEN or CCNE) or acceptable equivalency for foreign graduates.
• Masters level bridge program candidates may be appointed temporarily until licensure and graduation.
• State license holders may be appointed temporarily and later converted to permanent employment upon successful completion of the bridge program.
• Foreign graduate equivalency may be validated through an accepted equivalency evaluation (e.g., International Consultants of Delaware).
• Current full, active, and unrestricted registration in a U.S. State, Territory, Commonwealth, or District of Columbia.
• Graduate Nurse Technician (GNT) exception allows entry-level appointment at the grade and level of completed education while pursuing licensure.
• Grade determinations based on Scope, Education, and Dimension criteria; details can be found in the online assessment.
• Grade/Level Scope Education Nurse I – Level I:
  Fundamental knowledge‑based care.
• Associate Degree (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing – no additional professional nursing required.
• Nurse I – Level II:
  Integration of biopsychosocial concepts with at least one year of specialized experience or a BSN.
• Nurse I – Level III:
  Proficiency based on planning and complex client management.
• MSN or related master's with no additional experience, or BSN with one additional year of specialized experience.
• Nurse II – Leadership in holistic care; BSN with two years of professional experience or MSN with one year of specialized experience.
• Nurse III – Advanced leadership and complex client care; MSN with two years of specialized experience or equivalent doctoral degrees with required experience.
• Preferred experience:
  
  Leadership experience preferred.
• Physical Requirements:
  
  See VA Handbook 5019.

• The Registered Nurse
  - Nurse Manager (NM) is the designated first‑line supervisory authority, responsible for the 24/7 operation of assigned units and coverage for other NMs and Nursing Supervisors as needed.
• Directs and supervises orientation, training, development, and evaluation of staff performance.
• Functions as role model, educator, practitioner, and supervisor, providing leadership to the team.
• Enhances care outcomes by collaborating with interdisciplinary team to remove barriers and implement evidence‑based programs.
• Engages in professional organizations for leadership and career growth.
• Equips staff with tools for culturally competent care and promotes a culture of accountability for high‑quality, cost‑effective outcomes.
• Cultivates alliances across the care continuum, building trust through active listening, engagement, and emotional intelligence.
• Contributes to development of care delivery models and environmental design, ensuring evidence‑based, accessible, affordable, and equitable patient care.
• Ensures compliance with accreditation and regulatory standards; aligns nursing/clinical objectives with organizational strategic outcomes.
• Promotes an inclusive workplace valuing diversity to achieve the organization’s vision and mission.
• Maintains knowledge and compliance with all regulatory and accreditation standards, directives, policies, and SOPs.
• Benefits:
  Competitive salary with regular increases and performance awards; 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 Federal holidays); traditional federal pension (5‑year vesting) and federal 401(k) with up to 5% VA contribution; full federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long‑term care insurance (many carry into retirement).
• Work Schedule:
  
  Monday‑Friday 07:00‑15:30 EST;
  Telework:
  Not available; virtual:
  Not a virtual position.
• Relocation/Recruitment
  
  Incentives:
  
  Not authorized;
  Permanent Change of Station (PCS):
  Not authorized.