Nurse Manager

Veterans Health Administration • Lake City, FL

33d • Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Manager (NM) is a registered professional nurse in the OR/Endoscopy responsible for assessment, planning, provision, and evaluation of nursing services. Assumes responsibility for the coordination of care focused on patient education, self-management, and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
• All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
• Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Subject to background/security investigation.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
• Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents).
• Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
• Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
• You may be required to serve a probationary period.
• As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 2-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
• Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.
• English Language Proficiency. In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7403(f), no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English.
• Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate accrediting agency and accredited by one of the following accrediting bodies at the time the program was completed by the applicant: The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing ( ACEN ) or The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education ( CCNE )
• Current, full, active, and unrestricted registration as a graduate professional nurse in a State, Territory or Commonwealth (i.e., Puerto Rico) of the United States, or the District of Columbia.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Nursing from a CCNE or ACEN-approved program or master's degree in a related field with a bachelor's in nursing from a CCNE or ACEN-accredited program.
• Minimum of two years of experience as a Nurse Manager, Supervisor, or management equivalent.
• Minimum of a total of five years of RN Acute Care or three years of perioperative experience.
• 2-3 years of Gastroenterology Experience.
• Operating Room Experience.
• Certification in Nursing Administration, Operating Room, or Critical Care.
• Documented experience to initiate and successfully implement programs using a systems approach.
• Documented evidence of working with colleagues and peers to bring about positive outcomes in clinical and administrative practice.
• History of successfully implementing evidence-based standards of care and practice.

Responsibilities

• Engages in professional organizations to enhance leadership and career growth.
• Contributes to the 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, participating in strategy planning and execution.
• Directs and organizes patient flow in assigned area.
• Provides care to an array of surgical and medical patients to include: vascular, cardio-thoracic, general, neurosurgery, ophthalmology, cosmetic, gynecology, urology, dental, orthopedic, ENT, plastics, and gastroenterology.
• Maintains unit schedule and grants leave for staff.
• Plans, organizes, directs, and controls operations related to Nursing Practice.
• Assists staff to fulfill performance expectations.
• Leads interdisciplinary problem-solving at the area and /or program level.
• Mentors less experienced nurses, other RNs in expanded roles, and/or students.
• Ensures that, within the scope of duties, confidential information is at all times safeguarded.
• Uses advanced clinical knowledge and judgment to promote staff involvement in planning, decision-making, and evaluating outcomes.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards
• 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)
• Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
• Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
• 1 full and unrestricted license from any U.S. state or territory

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager