RN - Nurse Manager (Unit 2A)

The Nurse Manager of this unit is responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process when providing or supervising direct patient care. Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates delivery of care based on age specific components. Assumes responsibility for the coordination of care focused on patient education, self-management, and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care. Major duties: VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards The major duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Responsible and accountable for the operation of their assigned units and provides coverages for other Nurse Managers as needed. Functions as a role model, educator, practitioner, and supervisor providing leadership to the team. Seeks knowledge from professional organizations to enhance leadership and career growth. Promotes alliances across the care continuum, building trust through active listening, engagement, and emotional intelligence. Participates in the development of care delivery models and environmental design, ensuring evidence-based, accessible, affordable, and equitable patient care. All other duties as assigned. 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: 0700 - 1630, with flexibility to meet patient needs. Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized 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. 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.