The Registered Nurse (Nurse Manager) Home Based Primary Care Services is responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process when providing or supervising direct patient care at the Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks (VHSO). The Nurse Manager assumes responsibility for the coordination of care focused on patient education, self-management, and customer satisfaction through the continuum of care.
The Registered Nurse (Nurse Manager) - Home Based Primary Care Services is the designated first-line supervisory authority and is responsible and accountable for the operation of their assigned units and provides coverage for other Nurse Managers, as needed. Duties include but are not limited to: 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. Influences 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. Equips 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. Contributes to the development of care delivery models and environmental design, ensuring evidence-based, accessible, affordable, and equitable patient care. Aligns nursing and clinical objectives with organizational strategic outcomes, participating in strategy planning and execution.
Provides peers with informal constructive feedback for improvement. Supports colleagues and other nurses through knowledge sharing to provide safe, quality nursing care. Fosters a safe and supportive environment conducive to the professional development of healthcare professionals. Contributes professional nursing perspective in discussions with the interdisciplinary team. Partners with others to effect change and produce optimal outcomes.
Evaluates outcomes of evidence-based decisions and practice changes for individuals, groups, and populations.
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 - Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm, subject to change based on the needs of the facility.
Telework: Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Elizabeth.Geppner@va.gov · 720-968-1840
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $84452 – $163433/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-10-19.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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