Registered Nurse - Nurse Manager

The Nurse Manager is responsible for the overall management, leadership, and supervision of nursing operations within the assigned GI/Bronchoscopy/Catheterization/CVI clinical areas. The incumbent provides first-line supervisory oversight and ensures the delivery of safe, timely, efficient, and high-quality Veteran-centered nursing care in accordance with established professional standards, VA policies, and regulatory requirements. The preferred experience for this opportunity includes an MSN and five years of experience in Bronchoscopy, GI, or Cath Lab. Prior leadership experience would also be a plus. Major Duties of the GI/Bronchoscopy/Cath/CVI Nurse Manager include, but are not limited to: Provides first-line supervisory leadership and oversight of nursing personnel and daily clinical operations within assigned GI/Bronchoscopy/Cath/CVI units. Plans, organizes, directs, and evaluates nursing services to ensure the delivery of safe, timely, effective, and Veteran-centered patient care. Manages staffing requirements, nursing assignments, employee schedules, leave requests, and personnel resources to maintain appropriate staffing levels and continuity of care. Assigns work to subordinate staff based on organizational priorities, workload requirements, staff competencies, and patient-care needs. Evaluates employee performance, establishes performance expectations, completes performance evaluations, and provides ongoing feedback, coaching, and counseling. Participates in recruitment and selection activities, interviews applicants, and makes recommendations regarding employee appointments, advancements, and reassignment. Addresses employee conduct and performance concerns, resolves workplace issues, and recommends appropriate disciplinary actions in accordance with applicable policies and procedures. Identifies staff education, orientation, training, and professional development needs and coordinates opportunities to enhance nursing competencies and clinical performance. Supports nursing orientation, competency validation, professional development, and clinical learning experiences for nursing students and newly hired personnel. Collaborates with physicians, interdisciplinary healthcare professionals, and other Nurse Managers to coordinate patient care, optimize clinical operations, and promote effective utilization of resources. Provides oversight of nursing practice to ensure compliance with professional nursing standards, evidence-based practices, established clinical procedures, and organizational policies. Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates nursing care delivery processes to promote patient safety, quality outcomes, and efficient clinical operations. Develops, implements, and evaluates policies, procedures, and standard operating procedures to support consistent and effective nursing practice. Participates in strategic planning, organizational initiatives, and the development of care delivery models designed to improve access, efficiency, patient satisfaction, and quality of care. Monitors and evaluates performance improvement data, patient-care outcomes, patient satisfaction, employee safety, and other quality indicators to identify opportunities for improvement. Implements corrective actions and process improvements to address identified concerns and support compliance with established standards. Maintains continuous accreditation readiness and ensures compliance with applicable Joint Commission, regulatory, VA, and organizational standards. Promotes a safe clinical environment through compliance with infection prevention, occupational safety, emergency preparedness, and patient safety requirements. Collaborates with nursing leadership and interdisciplinary teams to identify barriers to care and implement evidence-based improvements in clinical practice and patient-care delivery. Participates in medical center committees, task forces, shared governance activities, and organizational initiatives to improve nursing practice and patient outcomes. Promotes effective communication, teamwork, employee engagement, and professional accountability while fostering a respectful and supportive work environment. Serves as a professional role model, educator, mentor, and clinical resource to nursing staff and interdisciplinary team members. Performs other duties as assigned. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards Pay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards Paid Time Off: 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory Work Schedule: To be determined based on the needs of the service. Work schedules may require flexibility, including rotation of tours or non-administrative tours, as established by the immediate supervisor. Telework: AD-HOC as determined by agency. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Basic Requirements: 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); OR Individuals attending a master's level bridge program in nursing who have completed coursework equivalent to a bachelor's level degree in Nursing may have opportunity to become registered as a nurse with a state licensing board prior to completion of the bridge program. Upon achievement of a State license, the individual may be appointed on temporary basis and later converted to a permanent appointment upon successful completion and graduation from the bridge program. (Reference VA Handbook 5005, Appendix G6); OR In cases of graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing, possession of a current, full, active, and unrestricted registration will meet the requirement for graduation from an approved school of professional nursing to warrant an appointment as a Nurse who has completed an associated degree/entry level Nursing education program. Credit for foreign nursing education higher that associate degree/entry level requires a formal degree equivalency validation from a recognized equivalency evaluation accepted by VA such as International Consultants of Delaware (ICD). 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. Graduate Nurse Technician (GNT) Exception: Candidates who otherwise meet the basic education requirements, but do not possess the required licensure, may be appointed at the entry step of the grade and level applicable to the completed nursing education as a GNT on a 120-day temporary appointment while actively pursuing licensure (may be extended up to two years on a case-by-case-basis.) NOTE: Grandfathering Provision • All persons currently employed in VHA in 0610 series and performing the duties as described in the qualification standard on the effective date of the standard (1/29/2024) are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the grade held including positive education and licensure/certification. Grade Determinations: The following Scope, Education and Dimension criteria must be met in determining the grade assignment of candidates, and if appropriate, the level within a grade. The Dimension requirements (Practice, Veteran/Patient Driven Care, Leadership, Professional Development and Evidence-Based Practice/Research) are detailed for each grade and level within the online assessment: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13094374. Grade/Level Scope Education Nurse I, Level I Delivers fundamental, knowledge-based care to assigned clients while developing technical competencies. An Associate Degree (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing, with no additional professional nursing required. Nurse I, Level II Demonstrates integration of biopsychosocial concepts, cognitive skills and technically competent practice in providing care to clients with basic or complex. An ADN or Diploma in Nursing AND 1 year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I, Level 1 ;OR a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) with no additional professional nursing experience required. Nurse I, Level III Demonstrates proficiency in practice based on conscious and deliberate planning. Self-directed in goal setting for managing complex client situations. An ADN or Diploma in Nursing AND 2 years of professional nursing experience in which one year is equivalent to Nurse I, Level 2; OR a BSN and 1 year of professional nursing experience equivalent to the Nurse I, Level 2; OR a Master's degree in nursing (MSN) and no additional professional nursing experience; OR a Master's degree in a related field with a BSN and no additional professional nursing experience. Nurse II Demonstrates leadership in delivering and improving holistic care through collaborative strategies with others. A BSN with 2 years of professional nursing equivalent to Nurse I, Level 3; OR an MSN with one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I, Level 3; OR a Master's degree in a related field with a BSN and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I, Level 3; OR a Doctoral degree in Nursing with no professional nursing experience; OR a Doctoral degree in a related field with a BSN with no additional professional nursing experience. Nurse III Executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership, experience and creative approaches to management of complex client care beyond the immediate practice setting. MSN and 2 years of specialized nursing experience, one of which is equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III; OR a Master's degree in related field with BSN and two years of specialized nursing experience, one of which is equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III; OR a Doctoral degree in Nursing with and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III; OR a Doctoral degree in a related field with a BSN and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III. Note: Foreign education programs/degrees are not creditable as related degrees. Preferred Experience: MSN Five years experience in Bronchoscopy/GI/Cath lab. Prior Leadership experience Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. Physical Requirements: The position requires visual acuity, keen hearing, clear speech, manual dexterity, and potentially prolonged periods of walking, standing, stooping, sitting, bending, pulling, and pushing. Patient and object transfers may be required. 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/examination. 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. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.