Nurse Manager

Florida Society of Nephrology; Lake City, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Nurse Manager in the OR/Endoscopy to lead nursing services from assessment to evaluation, focusing on patient education, self-management, and satisfaction across the care continuum.

Ideal candidates have RN licensure, leadership experience, and the ability to coordinate care across complex surgical and medical patient populations. Strong collaboration and regulatory compliance are essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved nursing program with active RN license.
• State licensure or bridge program pathway as described for advancement.
• Foreign graduates require degree equivalency validation when applicable.
• Current, full, active, unrestricted licensure in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Direct orientation, training, and development of staff with performance evaluation.
• Engage in professional organizations to enhance leadership and career growth.
• Contribute to care delivery models and ensure evidence-based, equitable patient care.
• Ensure compliance with accreditation and regulatory standards in nursing.
• Direct and organize patient flow in the assigned area and coordinate staffing.

Skills

Leadership

Staff development

Patient education

Perioperative nursing

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

RN license in the United States

BSN preferred

Job description

Summary

The Nurse Manager (NM) is a registered professional nurse in the OR/Endoscopy responsible for assessment - planning - provision - and evaluation of nursing services. Assumes responsibility for the coordination of care focused on patient education - self-management - and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

• English Language Proficiency
• In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7403(f) - no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English
• Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate accrediting agency and accredited by one of the following accrediting bodies at the time the program was completed by the applicant: The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
• OR Individuals attending a master's level bridge program in nursing who have completed coursework equivalent to a bachelor's level degree in Nursing may have opportunity to become registered as a nurse with a state licensing board prior to completion of the bridge program
• Upon achievement of a State license - the individual may be appointed on temporary basis and later converted to a permanent appointment upon successful completion and graduation from the bridge program
• (Reference VA Handbook 5005 - Appendix G6)
• OR In cases of graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing - possession of a current - full - active - and unrestricted registration will meet the requirement for graduation from an approved school of professional nursing to warrant an appointment as a Nurse who has completed an associated degree/entry level Nursing education program
• Credit for foreign nursing education higher that associate degree/entry level requires a formal degree equivalency validation from a recognized equivalency evaluation accepted by VA such as International Consultants of Delaware (ICD)
• Current - full - active - and unrestricted registration as a graduate professional nurse in a State - Territory or Commonwealth (i.e. - Puerto Rico) of the United States - or the District of Columbia
• Graduate Nurse Technician (GNT) Exception: Candidates who otherwise meet the basic education requirements - but do not possess the required licensure - may be appointed at the entry step of the grade and level applicable to the completed nursing education as a GNT on a 120-day temporary appointment while actively pursuing licensure (may be extended up to two years on a case-by-case-basis.) NOTE: Grandfathering Provision - All persons currently employed in VHA in 0610 series and performing the duties as described in the qualification standard on the effective date of the standard (1/29/2024) are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the grade held including positive education and licensure/certification
• Grade Determinations: The following Scope - Education and Dimension criteria must be met in determining the grade assignment of candidates - and if appropriate - the level within a grade
• The Dimension requirements (Practice - Veteran/Patient Driven Care - Leadership - Professional Development and Evidence-Based Practice/Research) are detailed for each grade and level within the online assessment: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13079689
• Grade/Level Scope Education Nurse I - Level I Delivers fundamental - knowledge-based care to assigned clients while developing technical competencies
• An Associate Degree (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing - with no additional professional nursing required
• Nurse I - Level II Demonstrates integration of biopsychosocial concepts - cognitive skills and technically competent practice in providing care to clients with basic or complex
• An ADN or Diploma in Nursing AND 1 year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I - Level 1 ;OR a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) with no additional professional nursing experience required
• Nurse I - Level III Demonstrates proficiency in practice based on conscious and deliberate planning
• Self-directed in goal setting for managing complex client situations
• An ADN or Diploma in Nursing AND 2 years of professional nursing experience in which one year is equivalent to Nurse I - Level 2
• OR a BSN and 1 year of professional nursing experience equivalent to the Nurse I - Level 2
• OR a Master's degree in nursing (MSN) and no additional professional nursing experience
• OR a Master's degree in a *related field with a BSN and no additional professional nursing experience
• Nurse II Demonstrates leadership in delivering and improving holistic care through collaborative strategies with others
• A BSN with 2 years of professional nursing equivalent to Nurse I - Level 3
• OR an MSN with one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I - Level 3
• OR a Master's degree in a *related field with a BSN and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I - Level 3
• OR a Doctoral degree in Nursing with no professional nursing experience
• OR a Doctoral degree in a *related field with a BSN with no additional professional nursing experience
• Nurse III Executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership - experience and creative approaches to management of complex client care beyond the immediate practice setting
• MSN and 2 years of specialized nursing experience - one of which is equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III
• OR a Master's degree in *related field with BSN and two years of specialized nursing experience - one of which is equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III
• OR a Doctoral degree in Nursing with and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III
• OR a Doctoral degree in a *related field with BSN and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III
• *Note: Foreign education programs/degrees are not creditable as related degrees
• Preferred Experience: Master's degree in Nursing from a CCNE or ACEN-approved program or master's degree in a related field with a bachelor's in nursing from a CCNE or ACEN-accredited program
• Minimum of two years of experience as a Nurse Manager - Supervisor - or management equivalent
• Minimum of a total of five years of RN Acute Care or three years of perioperative experience
• 2-3 years of Gastroenterology Experience
• Operating Room Experience
• Certification in Nursing Administration - Operating Room - or Critical Care
• Documented experience to initiate and successfully implement programs using a systems approach
• Documented evidence of working with colleagues and peers to bring about positive outcomes in clinical and administrative practice
• History of successfully implementing evidence-based standards of care and practice
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical Requirements: This position requires visual acuity - keen hearing - clear distinctive speech - and manual dexterity
• This position requires potentially long periods of continued walking - standing - stooping - sitting - bending - pulling - and pushing
• Transferring patients and objects may be required
• Mechanical inpatient lifts are provided
• The incumbent may be exposed to infected patients and contaminated materials and may be required to don protective clothing in isolation situations - operative/invasive procedures - or home settings
• The incumbent may occasionally be exposed to patients who are combative secondary to delirium - dementia - or psychiatric disorders
• The incumbent must be a mature - flexible - sensible individual capable of working effectively in stressful situations - and able to shift priorities based on patient needs
• Must complete annual Employee Health requirements - such as annual TB screening or testing - as a condition of employment
• The incumbent who provides care in home settings or other off-site locations may be required to drive and/or ride in GSA-vehicles.

Duties

• The Nurse Manager is responsible and accountable for the direction and supervision of specific orientation - training - and development of staff - and evaluation of individual staff performance
• Functions or scope of assigned duties include - but are not limited to: Engages in professional organizations to enhance leadership and career growth
• Contributes to the development of care delivery models and environmental design - ensuring evidence-based - accessible - affordable - and equitable patient care
• Ensures compliance with accreditation and regulatory standards
• Aligns nursing/clinical objectives with organizational strategic outcomes - participating in strategy planning and execution
• Directs and organizes patient flow in assigned area
• Provides care to an array of surgical and medical patients to include: vascular - cardio-thoracic - general - neurosurgery - ophthalmology - cosmetic - gynecology - urology - dental - orthopedic - ENT - plastics - and gastroenterology
• Maintains unit schedule and grants leave for staff
• Plans - organizes - directs - and controls operations related to Nursing Practice
• Assists staff to fulfill performance expectations
• Leads interdisciplinary problem-solving at the area and /or program level
• Mentors less experienced nurses - other RNs in expanded roles - and/or students
• Ensures that - within the scope of duties - confidential information is at all times safeguarded
• Uses advanced clinical knowledge and judgment to promote staff involvement in planning - decision-making - and evaluating outcomes
• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards Pay: Competitive salary - regular salary increases - potential for performance awards 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 U.S. state or territory Work Schedule: Monday through Friday - 0700 - 1530 Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized