This position is located at Lebanon VA Medical Center within Nursing Services - Geriatric and Externded Care.
The Nurse Manager (NM) is the designated first-line supervisory authority and is responsible and accountable for the 24/7 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.
Influence care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team to remove barriers and implement new evidence based cutting-edge programs/processes. 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.
Equips staff with tools for culturally competent care and promotes a culture of accountability for high-quality, cost-effective outcomes. Cultivates alliances across the care continuum, building trust through active listening, engagement, and emotional intelligence. 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 an inclusive workplace valuing diversity 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).
Submits requests for additional staff, and/or to backfill vacant positions. Analyzes schedules and will be creative with staffing to minimize overtime (OT) usage and be fiscally responsible. Incorporates the staff and empower them to have a say in their work environment, incorporate them into the group process of decision-making.
Attends all necessary meetings/committee's/council's associated with nursing, in general, and Extended Care, such as Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) to facilitate analyzing processes in the group forum. Applies evidenced-based practice principles to validate and/or improve nursing practice. Understands the need to maintain competencies to ensure he/she may fill in when staffing levels require it.
Manages supplies and equipment inventories and assures equipment is maintained and in working order. Manages the overall environment; will enter work orders for any damaged walls, tiles, etc.; will collaborate with Environmental Management Service (EMS) to promote a hygienic care environment; etc. Completes annual performance appraisals and proficiencies in a timely manner and effectively maintains all files, assuring competency and safe practice for assigned staff.
Performs human resource (HR) functions including performance-based interviewing for selection of staff, in a fair, unbiased manner to create a diverse environment and workforce. Provides feedback to clinic staff on their performance- for accolades and for areas of improvement. Submits all necessary documentation and data to ACNS, Human Resources (HR), committees/councils, Executive offices, etc., prior to the deadline.
Implements action plans to assure performance measures are met to improve organizational performance. Assures a safe patient environment and immediately corrects deficiencies. Maintains working knowledge of the AFGE contract, and abides by the contract, laws, regulations, and Veterans Affairs (VA) Directives. Additional duties as assigned.
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: 7:30 am-4:00 pm, Monday-Friday Telework: Available on an Ad-hoc basis Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
crystal.davis@va.gov · 412-654-2516
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $83623 – $144308/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-09-04.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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