Nurse - Nurse Manager

Department of Veterans Affairs • Saginaw, MI

381d • $88,956 - $156,034

About The Position

This job announcement is for a Registered Nurse, Nurse Manager (NM) position overseeing the Specialty Clinic, Urgent Care Clinic, and Infusion Clinic at the Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center in Saginaw, MI. The Nurse Manager will be responsible for the 24/7 operation of their assigned units and will provide coverage for other Nurse Managers as needed. The role includes directing and supervising staff orientation, training, development, and performance evaluation. The Nurse Manager will also collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to enhance care outcomes and ensure compliance with accreditation and regulatory standards.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship.
• Proficiency in basic written and spoken English.
• Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate accrediting agency.
• Current, full, active, and unrestricted registration as a graduate professional nurse in a State, Territory or Commonwealth of the United States.
• Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program.
• Participation in the COVID-19 vaccination program.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a supervisory role within a healthcare setting.
• Membership in professional nursing organizations.
• Experience with evidence-based practice and research.

Responsibilities

• Designated first-line supervisory authority responsible for the 24/7 operation of assigned units.
• Provide coverage for other Nurse Managers as needed.
• Direct and supervise staff orientation, training, development, and performance evaluation.
• Function as a role model, educator, practitioner, and supervisor providing leadership to the team.
• Enhance care outcomes by collaborating with interdisciplinary team members.
• Engage in professional organizations to enhance leadership and career growth.
• Adhere to ethical principles in decision-making and foster accountability.
• Equip staff with tools for culturally competent care.
• Cultivate alliances across the care continuum.
• Contribute to the development of care delivery models and environmental design.
• Ensure compliance with accreditation and regulatory standards.
• Align nursing/clinical objectives with organizational strategic outcomes.
• Promote an inclusive workplace valuing diversity.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with regular salary increases.
• 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays).
• Traditional federal pension and federal 401K with up to 5% contributions by VA.
• Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Administration of Human Resource Programs
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees