The Registered Nurse - Primary Specialty Medicine Clinic Coordinator- Nurse Manager 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.
Major duties include but are not limited to: Provides leadership in the application of the nursing process and identifies resources and critical factors for achieving desired outcomes for discharge, post hospitalization recovery, health maintenance/improvement, and in the identification of resources and support during anticipated declines in health.
Identifies opportunities for process improvement, develops appropriate strategies, and evaluates outcomes against strategic priorities. Active in clinical and environmental rounds to evaluate health care system care delivery. Assumes a leadership role in addressing ethical issues related to patient care and management of day-to-day operations. Role model for practicing in a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner and is sensitive to unique patient needs.
Ensures staff compliance with Infection Prevention (IP) and patient safety practices while promoting a safe work environment. Implements appropriate disciplinary actions in a timely manner. Demonstrates importance of formal/informal communication with frontline staff. Provides leadership that shapes policy and contributes to the development/improvement of processes and patient outcomes.
Participates in assessment, implementation, and evaluation of professional standards and ensures that policies and procedures are in compliance with accrediting and regulatory bodies.
Preferred Experience: Previous supervisor Primary/Specialty Care 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 8:00AM - 4:30 PM Telework: Ad hoc -May be authorized (Employee who Telework on an occasional, episodic, or short-term, and have completed required telework training and telework agreement).
Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest.
As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community.
This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.
Melinda.Kuehl@va.gov · 6057452000 X22163
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $99645 – $176781/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-10-26.
This is a Monday - Friday 8:00AM - 4:30PM position.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-16 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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