Registered Nurse - Nurse Manager

Veterans Health Administration • Omaha, NE

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Manager is the designated first-line supervisory authority responsible and accountable for the seamless operation of assigned unit(s) within Acute Care. The role provides clinical expertise and is responsible for all elements of the nursing process when providing or supervising direct patient care. The Nurse Manager coordinates care focused on patient education, self-management, customer satisfaction, and continuity throughout the care continuum. The position also directs staff orientation, training, development, and performance evaluation, ensures compliance with accreditation and regulatory standards, and provides coverage for other Nurse Managers as needed.

The position is assigned to the 7E Unit, a 22-bed, year-round, 24/7 acute care unit specializing in post-surgical and oncology care. Its primary post-surgical population includes orthopedic and neurosurgical patients undergoing total hip, total knee, and spine/back procedures; the unit also cares for urology and general surgery patients at lower volume. Average length of stay is 2–3 days, average daily census is 14–15 patients, and surge capacity is up to 20 patients.

The position is full-time, with a regular schedule of 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; additional off-tour work may be required as needed. Telework is unavailable, and the position is not virtual. Relocation and recruitment incentives and permanent change of station are not authorized. The VA describes its care approach as a Whole Health System that empowers Veterans to manage their health and well-being through personalized health plans, healing relationships and environments, and connection to their communities.

Requirements

• Be proficient in basic written and spoken English.
• Graduate from a professional nursing program meeting the stated accreditation requirements, or meet an applicable education alternative described in the announcement.
• Hold current, full, active, and unrestricted registered nurse licensure in a U.S. State, Territory, Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia, subject to the stated Graduate Nurse Technician exception.
• Meet the applicable VA Nurse grade and level education, experience, and dimension criteria.
• Hold one full and unrestricted license from a U.S. State or territory.
• Meet the federal employment conditions, including U.S. citizenship subject to the stated exception, applicable Selective Service registration, background/security investigation, pre-employment urinalysis and physical evaluation, onboarding and identification requirements, and seasonal influenza vaccination requirements.
• Be prepared to serve a probationary period if required.

Nice To Haves

• A BSN, MSN, or other relevant graduate degree is strongly preferred.
• BLS and ACLS certification.
• At least 3–5 years of progressive Acute Care experience, with substantial Medical/Surgical nursing experience.
• Experience with post-surgical orthopedic/neurosurgical and oncology patient populations.
• Recent hands-on unit-level experience within the past several years, rather than solely administrative experience.
• Demonstrated clinical competency managing short-stay, high-turnover patient flow.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills across disciplines and with leadership.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first-line supervisory authority and oversee the seamless operation of assigned Acute Care unit(s).
• Function as a clinical expert and provide or supervise direct patient care, remaining accountable for all elements of the nursing process.
• Coordinate care with a focus on patient education, self-management, customer satisfaction, and continuity throughout the care continuum.
• Remain accountable for assigned-unit operations and provide coverage for other Nurse Managers as needed.
• Direct and supervise staff orientation, training, and development, and evaluate individual staff performance.
• Ensure compliance with accreditation and regulatory standards.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, regular salary increases, and potential performance awards.
• 50 days of paid time off per year, including 26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, and paid Federal holidays.
• Traditional federal pension with five-year vesting.
• Federal 401(k), with VA contributions of up to 5%.
• Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance; many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement.

What This Job Offers

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