Nurse Manager

Central Alabama VA HCS is seeking a Registered Nurse to serve as the Nurse Manager for the Mental Health Residential Rehabilitation Program (MHRRTP) Department located in Tuskegee, AL. The Nurse Manager is the designated first-line supervisory authority and is responsible and accountable for the operation of their assigned units. Major duties: Major duties: Engages in professional organizations to enhance leadership and career growth. Assumes responsibility for staffing and scheduling of permanent and supplemental nursing staff, and ensures that assignments of staff reflect their appropriate utilization, compliance with staff guidelines and The Joint Commission (TJC) standards. Provides applicable coverage as needed regarding direct and indirect capacity to meet the needs of the unit/agency inclusive of WHEN as applicable. Evaluates performance of subordinates. Makes recommendations for appointments, advancements or reassignments of subordinates. Gives advice, counsel, or instruction to subordinate personnel on work and administrative matters Hears and resolves complaints of subordinates and provides appropriate guidance for resolution. Recommends and/or taking disciplinary action where appropriate; and Identifies developmental and training needs of subordinates and providing or making provision for such development and training. The NM is responsible and accountable for the direction and supervision of specific orientation, training, development of staff, and evaluation of individual staff performance. The incumbent functions as a role model, educator, practitioner, and supervisor providing leadership to the team. The incumbent influences care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team to remove barriers and implement new evidence-based cutting-edge programs/processes. The NM 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. The NM maintains knowledge and ensures compliance with all regulatory and accreditation standards, Directives, policies, and standard operating procedures (SOP). Provides peers with informal constructive feedback for improvement. Supports colleagues and other nurses through knowledge sharing to provide safe, quality nursing care. Fosters a safe and supportive environment conducive to the professional development of healthcare professionals. Contributes professional nursing perspective in discussions with the interdisciplinary team. Partners with others to effect change and produce optimal outcomes. Other assigned duties. 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: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm but may vary depending on needs of the organization Telework: Ad-hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual position. 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/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.