The Nurse Manager is the designated first-line supervisory authority and is responsible and accountable for the 24/7 operation of Acute Care at Malcom Randall Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Gainesville, FL. Functions as a clinical expert and is responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process when providing or supervising direct patient care.
The Nurse Manager is responsible and accountable for the direction and supervision of orientation, training, development of staff, and evaluation of individual staff performance. Functions or scope of assigned duties include, but are not limited to: Engages in professional organizations to enhance leadership and career growth.
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.
Maintains knowledge and ensures compliance with all regulatory and accreditation standards, Directives, policies, and standard operating procedures (SOP). Ensures delivery of nursing care to veterans receiving care on Medical-Surgical Unit of approximately 30 beds. Acts as Role Model and mentor for all levels of nursing staff. Plans, organizes, directs and control operations relating to Nursing Practice.
Collaborates with Physicians and other Clinical department leaders and staff of all levels on operations relating to care of the veterans. Completes/approves staff schedules. Monitors appropriate use of supplies. Updates policies, as appropriate. Completes annual Proficiency Appraisals of staff. Ensures unit meets/exceeds internal and external accreditation reviews of that unit.
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: Monday through Friday, 0700-1530, off tour to support the needs of the unit.
Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. 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.
karla.padillamorales@va.gov · (407) 631-1000 X17554
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $106784 – $138383/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-11-04.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' 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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