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Nurse Manager - Medicine Specialty Clinics
United States Department of Veterans Affairs - Lebanon, PA
posted about 2 months ago
About the position
The Nurse Manager for the Medicine Specialty Clinics at the Lebanon VA Medical Center is responsible for overseeing the 24/7 operations of the unit, ensuring high-quality patient care, and leading a team of nursing staff. This role involves directing staff training, performance evaluations, and fostering a culture of accountability and inclusivity. The Nurse Manager collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to enhance care outcomes and implements evidence-based practices while adhering to regulatory standards.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the 24/7 operations of the Medicine Specialty Clinics.
- Direct and supervise staff orientation, training, and development.
- Evaluate individual staff performance and provide feedback.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care outcomes.
- Engage in professional organizations to promote leadership and career growth.
- Ensure compliance with accreditation and regulatory standards.
- Participate in strategy planning and execution aligned with organizational objectives.
- Manage staffing schedules creatively to minimize overtime usage.
- Attend necessary nursing meetings and facilitate process analysis.
- Complete annual performance appraisals and maintain staff competency files.
Requirements
- U.S. Citizenship required.
- Current, full, active, and unrestricted registration as a graduate professional nurse in a state or territory of the U.S.
- Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing.
- Proficiency in basic written and spoken English.
- Ability to pass a pre-employment physical examination.
Nice-to-haves
- At least 3-5 years of progressive nursing experience.
Benefits
- Competitive salary with regular increases and potential performance awards.
- 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays).
- Traditional federal pension and federal 401K with up to 5% contributions by VA.
- Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance options.
