Nurse Manager Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Graduate from an appropriately accredited school of professional nursing, or meet the stated qualification pathway for a qualifying nursing education program.
• Hold current, full, active, and unrestricted registered nurse licensure in a U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia; the posting also describes a limited Graduate Nurse Technician exception.
• Demonstrate proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Meet the education and experience requirements for the applicable VA Nurse grade and level.
• Provide work-experience information, including job title, duties, hours worked per week, and employment dates, to establish qualifications.
• Meet U.S. citizenship or applicable VA appointment policy requirements.
• Pass the required pre-employment physical evaluation and complete required employee health requirements, including annual TB screening or testing.
• Participate in the seasonal influenza vaccination program.
• Be able to meet the stated physical requirements, including visual acuity, hearing, speech, manual dexterity, periods of walking and standing, bending and other movement, and possible patient or object transfers.
• Be able to work effectively in stressful situations, shift priorities based on patient needs, and adapt to changing priorities and a noisy environment.
• Preferred experience stated as required in the posting: bachelor's degree in nursing; three years of geriatric and/or medical-surgical experience; at least two years of progressive leadership experience; and experience coordinating daily patient-care flow and staffing.

Nice To Haves

• Certification by ANA in Nursing Administration or Gerontological Nursing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage daily nursing operations and patient-care flow in the Community Living Center.
• Plan, organize, direct, and control nursing practice operations to support safe, high-quality, Veteran-centered care.
• Serve as a professional role model, mentor, educator, and supervisor for nursing staff at all levels.
• Coach and support staff to improve clinical competency and professional development.
• Promote best practices in patient care, communication, teamwork, and compliance with organizational values and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with physicians and clinical department leaders and staff regarding CLC operations and Veteran care.
• Complete and approve staff schedules and time-and-leave records accurately and promptly, consistent with VA policies, labor-management agreements, and staffing requirements.
• Review and update policies and procedures in accordance with VA directives, regulatory requirements, and current clinical practice standards.
• Ensure completion of annual staff proficiency appraisals and competency validations.
• Maintain CLC compliance with external regulatory survey standards.
• Oversee and evaluate supply use to prevent waste and maintain operational efficiency.
• Partner with Dietary, SPS, Environmental Engineering, and other disciplines on operational planning.
• Provide direct care as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and regular salary increases
• Potential performance awards
• 50 days of paid time off per year, comprising 26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, and 11 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