The Nurse Manager (NM) will demonstrates specialized knowledge and 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.
Duties include but are not limited to: The Nurse Manager influences care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team and participating in innovative process improvement initiatives. The Nurse Manager (NM) integrates knowledge, skills, abilities, and judgment and is self-directed in goal setting for managing complex situations. Validates understanding of the rationale for care processes and decisions.
Questions clinical practices for the purpose of providing evidence-based care. Demonstrates the ability to cope with and manage competing priorities. Demonstrates competence in practice and decision-making, deliberate planning, and critical thinking skills. The NM is the designated first-line supervisory authority and is responsible and accountable for the operation of their assigned units and provides coverage for other NMs as needed.
Responsible and accountable for the direction and supervision of specific orientation, training, development of staff, and evaluation of individual staff performance. Functions as a role model, educator, practitioner, and supervisor providing leadership to the team. Enhances care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team to remove barriers and implement new evidence-based cutting-edge programs/processes.
The NM engages in professional organizations to enhance leadership and career growth. Adheres to ethical principles in decision-making, fostering accountability at personal, organizational, and staff levels. Equip staff with tools for competent care and promotes an environment of accountability for high-quality, cost-effective outcomes. Promotes alliances across the care continuum, building trust through active listening, engagement, and emotional intelligence.
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. Promotes a workplace positively to achieve the organizations vision and mission.
Maintains knowledge and ensures compliance with all regulatory and accreditation standards, directives, policies, and standard operating procedures (SOP).
Preferred Experience: Cancer Registrar Experience Management Experience Outpatient Experience Infusion and/or Hematology Oncology Experience Master's Degree in Nursing or related field (Business, Health Care Administration) Leadership experience (held formal leadership roles) Ambulatory Care Experience Microsoft Software (Power Point, Excel, Outlook) Data collection, management, analysis, report filtering (pivot tables) Power BI basic SharePoint basics Policy writing Process Improvement basics ¿ Minimum of 1 to 3 years of supervisory, charge nurse, or nurse manager experience in a surgical or ambulatory setting ¿ Healthcare Leadership experience ¿ Strong background in managing high-volume outpatient workflows, regulatory standards (like AAAHC or Joint Commission), and staff scheduling.
¿ Experience leading nursing teams within a Shared Governance framework, fostering cultures aligned with Pathway to Excellence standards, and supporting organizational excellence journeys through frontline staff engagement and workflow alignment. Will provide leadership and supervisory oversight for the new Infusion Department and Hematology/Oncology services, with accountability for personnel management, departmental operations, and clinical care delivery.
Responsibilities include staffing, staff development, performance management, resource utilization, and oversight of quality and patient safety. The Nurse Manager applies specialized nursing knowledge to oversee all phases of the nursing process and promote evidence-based, age-appropriate, patient-centered care.
In collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, cancer registry personnel, and external partners, this role supports care coordination, patient and family education, self-management, and patient satisfaction throughout the continuum of care 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: Full-Time, Department needs 8-9hrs.
Tour subject to change depending on the needs of facility. Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
SONIA.WHIPP@VA.GOV · (909)487-4135
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $125065 – $186035/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-23.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
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