Geriatric Care Nurse Manager: Lead & Elevate Teams

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health insurance

Federal retirement benefits

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Nurse Manager to oversee unit operations, lead staff development, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to advance high-quality patient care. The role requires strong leadership, licensure, and adherence to VA standards.

Responsibilities include orientation and training, performance evaluation, and ensuring compliance with accreditation and regulatory requirements while aligning nursing objectives with organizational goals.

Qualifications

• English language proficiency required by VA handbook.
• Graduate of nursing program approved by ACEN or CCNE at time of completion.
• Current, full, active, unrestricted nursing license in US state/territory/DC.

Responsibilities

• Direct supervision for unit operations and staff performance.
• Lead orientation, training, and development of nursing staff.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to improve care delivery and outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with accreditation, regulatory standards, and VA policies.
• Participate in strategy planning and alignment with organizational goals.

Skills

English proficiency

Leadership

Education

RN licensure (US)

Nursing degree (BSN/ADN)

Graduate nursing program (ACEN/CCNE)

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Nurse Manager to oversee unit operations, lead staff development, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to advance high-quality patient care. The role requires strong leadership, licensure, and adherence to VA standards.

Responsibilities include orientation and training, performance evaluation, and ensuring compliance with accreditation and regulatory requirements while aligning nursing objectives with organizational goals.