Nurse Manager- CITC

About the role

This position is located at the Wilmington VAMC in the CITC Department. The Nurse Manager is the designated first-line supervisory authority and is responsible and accountable for the operation of their assigned units and provides coverage for other NMs as needed.

Responsibilities

• Responsible and accountable for the operation of their assigned units and provides coverage for other NMs as needed.
• Directs and supervises the orientation, training, development of staff, and evaluation of individual staff performance.
• Fosters a culture of accountability for high-quality, cost-effective outcomes by promoting culturally competent care.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to remove barriers and implement new evidence-based programs/processes.
• Enhances care outcomes by participating in the development of care delivery models and environmental design, ensuring evidence-based, accessible, affordable, and equitable patient care.
• Maintains knowledge and ensures compliance with all regulatory and accreditation standards, Directives, policies, and standard operating procedures (SOP).

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
• Passes pre-employment physical evaluation.
• Completes seasonal influenza vaccination program.
• May be required to serve a probationary period.

Qualifications

• Basic Requirements: English Language Proficiency, Graduate of a school of professional nursing, Current, full, active, and unrestricted registration as a graduate professional nurse.
• Preferred Qualifications: Masters Degree, Leadership Experience, Acute Care Experience, Nursing Home Experience.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards.
• 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year).
• 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).
• 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: 7:30am-4:00pm with 24hr Accountability.