<p>The Registered Nurse Nurse Manager demonstrates unit knowledge, supervises nursing process for patient care, coordinates care focusing on education and satisfaction, and collaborates interprofessionally for outcomes. As first-line authority, manages unit operations, staff training, performance evaluation, leadership, evidence-based programs, compliance, and strategic alignment.</p> <ul> <li>Demonstrates fundamental knowledge of the unit and is responsible for all elements of the nursing process when providing or supervising direct patient care. </li><li>Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates delivery of care based on age-specific components. </li><li>Assumes responsibility for coordination of care focused on patient education, self-management, and customer satisfaction. </li><li>Influences care outcomes by collaborating with interdisciplinary team and participating in process improvement. </li><li>Serves as designated first-line supervisory authority, accountable for operation of assigned units/departments and coverage for others. </li><li>Directs and supervises orientation, training, development, and evaluation of staff performance. </li><li>Functions as role model, educator, practitioner, and supervisor providing leadership to the team. </li><li>Enhances care outcomes by collaborating to remove barriers and implement evidence-based programs. </li><li>Ensures compliance with accreditation and regulatory standards. </li><li>Aligns nursing objectives with organizational strategic outcomes. </li></ul> <p>VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards</p> <p>Pay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards</p> <p>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)</p> <p>Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA</p> <p>Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)</p> <p>Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory</p> <p>Work Schedule: Monday - Friday - 7:00 am - 3:30 pm</p> <p>Telework: Ad hoc may be authorized. (Employees who Teleworks on an occasional, episodic, or short-term, and have completed required telework training and telework agreement).</p> <p>Virtual: This is not a virtual position.</p> <p>Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized</p> <p>Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized</p> <p>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.</p>