Nurse Manager

Veterans Health Administration • Indianapolis, IN

21d • Onsite

About The Position

The National CARDIO-VET Network is recruiting a Nurse Manager for a VISN 3 CARDIO-VET location. The position reports to the Director of Field Operations, CARDIO-VET Network, and is accountable to the CARDIO-VET Nursing Lead. The Nurse Manager serves as a clinical expert and first-line supervisor, accountable for the operation of assigned units and providing coverage for other Nurse Managers as needed. The role oversees nursing care and staff development while advancing CARDIO-VET clinical operations and strategic initiatives across VISN 3 locations. The position requires flexibility in schedule and assignments and travel of up to 25%. It is not a virtual position and requires driving.

The Nurse Manager applies the nursing process to direct or supervise patient care, coordinating care that emphasizes patient education, self-management, and customer satisfaction. The role provides leadership, education, and supervision to staff; collaborates with interdisciplinary teams; and advances evidence-based programs and process improvements. The Nurse Manager promotes culturally competent, equitable, accessible, high-quality, and cost-effective care; supports professional development; and ensures compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards. The position contributes to care delivery models, strategic planning, and evaluation of outcomes at the program or service level.

Requirements

• Graduate of a professional nursing school accredited by ACEN or CCNE, or qualifying equivalent education as described in the announcement.
• Current, full, active, and unrestricted professional nurse registration in a U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia; a temporary Graduate Nurse Technician appointment exception is described for eligible candidates pursuing licensure.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Meet the education and specialized nursing experience criteria for the applicable Nurse grade and level. The grade criteria range from an associate degree or diploma in nursing to a BSN, MSN, or doctoral degree, with experience requirements varying by grade.
• Valid state driver's license; the position requires travel up to 25%.
• Ability to meet the physical, mental, and emotional requirements essential to performing the job duties.
• U.S. citizenship, unless appointment of a qualified non-citizen is permitted under VA policy.
• Pass required pre-employment screening, including applicable drug testing and background/security investigation; complete onboarding and any required probationary period.
• Participation in the VA seasonal influenza vaccination program.

Nice To Haves

• Experience as a cardiology supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Account for the operation of assigned units as a first-line supervisor and provide coverage for other Nurse Managers as needed.
• Direct and supervise staff orientation, training, development, and evaluation of individual performance.
• Serve as a role model, educator, practitioner, and supervisor, providing leadership to the team.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate delivery of nursing care, including age-specific components.
• Coordinate care focused on patient education, self-management, and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to remove barriers and implement evidence-based programs and processes.
• Advance CARDIO-VET and sustain clinical operations at VISN 3 locations, and carry out assigned strategic initiatives.
• Promote ethical decision-making, accountability, culturally competent care, and high-quality, cost-effective outcomes.
• Build alliances across the care continuum through active listening, engagement, and emotional intelligence.
• Contribute to care delivery models and environmental design that support evidence-based, accessible, affordable, and equitable patient care.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards, directives, policies, and standard operating procedures.
• Align nursing and clinical objectives with organizational strategic outcomes and participate in strategy planning and execution.
• Provide constructive feedback and share knowledge with colleagues to support safe, quality nursing care and professional development.
• Contribute the nursing perspective to interdisciplinary discussions and partner with others to effect change and achieve optimal outcomes.
• Evaluate outcomes of evidence-based decisions and practice changes for individuals, groups, and populations, and document broad, complex program- or service-level outcomes.
• Engage in professional organizations to enhance leadership and career growth.
• Travel between locations as required; the position may require driving up to 25%.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, regular salary increases, and potential performance awards.
• 50 days of paid time off per year: 26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, and 11 paid federal holidays.
• Traditional federal pension with five-year vesting and a federal 401(k) with up to 5% in contributions by VA.
• Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance; many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement.
• One full and unrestricted license from any U.S. state or territory is accepted for licensure.
• Compressed work schedule is authorized; flexible scheduling is available.
• Ad-hoc telework.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree