This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application.
Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.
The Ambulatory Care Nurse Manager is accountable for the management, supervision, and evaluation of patient care delivery and nursing personnel within assigned outpatient specialty clinics. As a nursing leader, the incumbent is responsible for contributing to the establishment, implementation, and evaluation of nursing standards of practice, patient care, access, and safety.
The Nurse Manager provides leadership for clinical operations, quality improvement, staff development, patient safety, access initiatives, and strategic priorities while ensuring the delivery of safe, effective, evidence-based care for Veterans. The incumbent collaborates with interdisciplinary experts across ambulatory care services to address clinical practice issues, optimize clinic operations, improve Veteran access, and achieve organizational goals.
The position may entail other duties as assigned. Provides first-line supervisory leadership and accountability for the day-to-day operations of assigned ambulatory care clinics. Plans, directs, coordinates, and evaluates nursing care delivery to ensure safe, high-quality, Veteran-centered outpatient care. Supervises nursing and support staff, including orientation, training, competency assessment, coaching, mentoring, and performance evaluation.
Manages staffing resources, schedules, leave, and workload distribution to support clinic operations and patient care needs. Serves as a clinical leader, role model, educator, practitioner, and resource for staff and interdisciplinary team members. Oversees nursing care delivery for Veterans receiving specialty outpatient services and treatments across the continuum of care.
Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members to remove barriers to care and implement evidence-based programs and processes that improve patient outcomes. Supports quality improvement, patient safety, and performance improvement initiatives using evidence-based practice principles. Promotes a culture of accountability, professionalism, ethical practice, and high-quality, cost-effective care.
Ensures compliance with accreditation standards, VHA directives, regulatory requirements, facility policies, and standard operating procedures. Participates in the development and implementation of care delivery models that support accessible, equitable, and Veteran-centered care. Aligns nursing and clinical operations with organizational goals and priorities. Promotes patient advocacy and exceptional customer service for Veterans, families, caregivers, and stakeholders.
Maintains responsibility for information security, privacy compliance, records management, and protection of sensitive information.
Provides coverage for other Nurse Managers and supports organizational initiatives as operational needs dictate 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: M-F 0730-1600/0800-1630 Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact VISN17EDRP2@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
The Associate Degree Nursing (ADN), Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN), or Master of Science degree in Nursing (MSN) must be fully accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or the Commission On Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
Verification of accreditation may be obtained from http://www.acenursing.us/accreditedprograms/programsearch.htm or https://directory.ccnecommunity.org/reports/accprog.asp If your school has changed names, or is no longer in existence, you must provide this information in your application.
If your school was accredited by ACEN or CCNE at the time of graduation, but is no longer listed on the websites, you must provide documentation of accreditation with your application packet. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.
If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $107060 – $209167/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-11-09.
This position is open under the 'Fed Excepted' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-31 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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