<p>This is an open continuous announcement to fill Nurse Manager (NM) vacancies in various units at the Cincinnati VHA Medical Center. Open Vacancies include 5 North - Acute Care, Specialty Care Clinics, GI Clinic, and the CLC - Community Living Center. The first round of applicants will be reviewed for consideration on 12/11/2025, and then as needed until 12/31/2025. The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this occupational series. For more information, refer to Required Documents below.</p> <p>The VA has been named one of the Top 5 Best Places to Work in the federal government.</p> <p>Cincinnati is a family friendly, affordable, metropolitan city with great parks, fine arts, and food scene.</p> <p>With both an urban energy and southern charm, the Cincinnati region has a vibrant and unique culture that flows from the Ohio River to the things to do, landmarks and events all around town. With rich cultural offerings, award-winning family adventures, an ever-expanding art scene, a foodie's paradise, and breweries galore, this is one picturesque river region with much to explore! With major league sports, big-city arts, fun festivals and award-winning attractions, it can be hard to decide what to do in our dynamic river region!</p> <p>https://www.frommers.com/destinations/cincinnati</p> <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>Available Units:</p> <p>This is an open continuous announcement to fill multiple Nurse Manager (NM) vacancies at the Cincinnati VHA Medical Center including</p> <ul> <li>5 North - Acute Care </li><li>Specialty Care Clinics </li><li>GI Clinic </li><li>CLC - Community Living Center. </li></ul> <p>The first round of applicants will be reviewed for consideration on 12/11/2025, and then as needed until 12/31/2025.</p> <p>Nurse Manager:</p> <p>A 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. The NM is responsible and accountable for the direction and supervision of specific orientation, training, development of staff, and evaluation of individual staff performance. They function as a role model, educator, practitioner, and supervisor providing leadership to the team.</p> <p>Major duties may include but not limited too:</p> <ul> <li>Enhance care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team to remove barriers and implement new evidence-based cutting-edge programs/processes. </li><li>Engages in professional organizations to enhance leadership and career growth. </li><li>Adhere to ethical principles in decision-making, fostering accountability at personal, organizational, and staff levels. </li><li>Equip staff with tools for culturally competent care and promotes a culture of accountability for high-quality, cost-effective outcomes. </li><li>Cultivate alliances across the care continuum, building trust through active listening, engagement, and emotional intelligence. </li><li>Contributes to the development of care delivery models and environmental design, ensuring evidence-based, accessible, affordable, and equitable patient care. </li><li>Ensures compliance with accreditation and regulatory standards. </li><li>Aligns nursing/clinical objectives with organizational strategic outcomes, participating in strategy planning and execution. </li><li>Maintains knowledge and ensures compliance with all regulatory and accreditation standards, Directives, policies, and standard operating procedures (SOP). </li><li>Provides peers with informal constructive feedback for improvement. </li><li>Fosters a safe and supportive environment conducive to the professional development of healthcare professionals. </li><li>Contributes professional nursing perspective in discussions with the interdisciplinary team. </li><li>Partners with others to effect change and produce optimal outcomes. </li><li>Supports colleagues through knowledge sharing to provide safe, quality nursing care. </li><li>Shares educational findings, experiences, and ideas with peers. </li><li>Questions clinical practices for the purpose of providing evidence-based care. </li><li>Participates in activities and strategies to sustain an evidence-based-practice culture. </li></ul> <p>Supervisory Controls: The incumbent is responsible to the assigned rating and approving supervisors and is accountable to the Associate Director of Patient Care Services (ADPCS).</p> <p>Work Schedule: Day Shift; Monday-Friday with 24-hour accountability for the unit. Off-tours may be required at times.</p> <p>Telework: Not Available</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>