The Nurse Manager is responsible for the overall management, leadership, and supervision of nursing operations within the assigned GI/Bronchoscopy/Catheterization/CVI clinical areas. The incumbent provides first-line supervisory oversight and ensures the delivery of safe, timely, efficient, and high-quality Veteran-centered nursing care in accordance with established professional standards, VA policies, and regulatory requirements.
The preferred experience for this opportunity includes an MSN and five years of experience in Bronchoscopy, GI, or Cath Lab. Prior leadership experience would also be a plus. Major Duties of the GI/Bronchoscopy/Cath/CVI Nurse Manager include, but are not limited to: Provides first-line supervisory leadership and oversight of nursing personnel and daily clinical operations within assigned GI/Bronchoscopy/Cath/CVI units.
Plans, organizes, directs, and evaluates nursing services to ensure the delivery of safe, timely, effective, and Veteran-centered patient care. Manages staffing requirements, nursing assignments, employee schedules, leave requests, and personnel resources to maintain appropriate staffing levels and continuity of care. Assigns work to subordinate staff based on organizational priorities, workload requirements, staff competencies, and patient-care needs.
Evaluates employee performance, establishes performance expectations, completes performance evaluations, and provides ongoing feedback, coaching, and counseling. Participates in recruitment and selection activities, interviews applicants, and makes recommendations regarding employee appointments, advancements, and reassignment.
Addresses employee conduct and performance concerns, resolves workplace issues, and recommends appropriate disciplinary actions in accordance with applicable policies and procedures. Identifies staff education, orientation, training, and professional development needs and coordinates opportunities to enhance nursing competencies and clinical performance.
Supports nursing orientation, competency validation, professional development, and clinical learning experiences for nursing students and newly hired personnel. Collaborates with physicians, interdisciplinary healthcare professionals, and other Nurse Managers to coordinate patient care, optimize clinical operations, and promote effective utilization of resources.
Provides oversight of nursing practice to ensure compliance with professional nursing standards, evidence-based practices, established clinical procedures, and organizational policies. Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates nursing care delivery processes to promote patient safety, quality outcomes, and efficient clinical operations.
Develops, implements, and evaluates policies, procedures, and standard operating procedures to support consistent and effective nursing practice. Participates in strategic planning, organizational initiatives, and the development of care delivery models designed to improve access, efficiency, patient satisfaction, and quality of care.
Monitors and evaluates performance improvement data, patient-care outcomes, patient satisfaction, employee safety, and other quality indicators to identify opportunities for improvement. Implements corrective actions and process improvements to address identified concerns and support compliance with established standards. Maintains continuous accreditation readiness and ensures compliance with applicable Joint Commission, regulatory, VA, and organizational standards.
Promotes a safe clinical environment through compliance with infection prevention, occupational safety, emergency preparedness, and patient safety requirements. Collaborates with nursing leadership and interdisciplinary teams to identify barriers to care and implement evidence-based improvements in clinical practice and patient-care delivery.
Participates in medical center committees, task forces, shared governance activities, and organizational initiatives to improve nursing practice and patient outcomes. Promotes effective communication, teamwork, employee engagement, and professional accountability while fostering a respectful and supportive work environment. Serves as a professional role model, educator, mentor, and clinical resource to nursing staff and interdisciplinary team members.
Performs other 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: To be determined based on the needs of the service.
Work schedules may require flexibility, including rotation of tours or non-administrative tours, as established by the immediate supervisor. Telework: AD-HOC as determined by agency. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Chelsea.Montgomery@va.gov · 410-691-0614
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $112663 – $181081/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-10-26.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
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