Registered Nurse-Nurse Manager

About the Role

The Miami VA Healthcare System's Nursing Service is seeking an experienced and dynamic Registered Nurse-Nurse Manager Ambulatory Care. Our ideal applicants are those who want to contribute to the achievement of quality care standards, as well as the growth and development of a VA academic hospital program.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

• English Language Proficiency: In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7403(f), proficiency in basic written and spoken English is required for direct patient care positions.
• Education: Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate accrediting agency and accredited by either the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
• Licensure: Current, full, active, and unrestricted registration as a graduate professional nurse in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or the District of Columbia.

Grade Determinations:

The following Scope, Education, and Dimension criteria must be met for grade assignment. Detailed requirements are available in the online assessment: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13061676.

• Nurse I - Levels I, II, III
• Nurse II
• Nurse III

Preferred Experience:

• Nurse Manager Experience: 3-5 years
• Acute Care Experience: 5+ years
• Chemo Experience
• Master's Degree Preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Must pass a pre-employment physical examination as required by VA Handbook 5019.
• Moderate lifting up to 44 lbs, carrying objects up to 15 lbs, frequent reaching, use of fingers, hands, and legs, walking & standing up to 8 hours, bending, and climbing.

Responsibilities

• Responsible and accountable for the operation of assigned units and provides coverage for other Nurse Managers as needed.
• Directs and supervises staff orientation, training, development, and performance evaluations.
• Functions as a role model, educator, practitioner, and supervisor, providing leadership to the team.
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to enhance care outcomes and implement evidence-based programs.
• Engages in professional organizations to enhance leadership and career growth.
• Ensures compliance with accreditation and regulatory standards.
• Aligns nursing/clinical objectives with organizational strategic outcomes.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, regular salary 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% in contributions by VA.
• Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care insurance.
• 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory.

Schedule

Work Schedule: M-F 7:30am-4:00pm. Note: Work schedules are determined and approved by the supervisor. The incumbent may be required to work various shifts based on facility/patient care needs.

***Includes travel to Miami and Southern CBOC's to cover specialty clinics***