Nurse Manager - Acute Care

Veterans Health Administration; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off: 50 days per year

Federal pension and 401K with up to 5%

Health/vision/dental/long-term care

Total rewards package (VA)

Job summary

The Richmond VA Medical Center seeks a Nurse Manager (NM) to serve as a clinical expert and oversee the nursing process in the Acute Care service. The NM is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating delivery of care for age-specific components and for coordinating care across the continuum.

The NM leads orientation and staff development, partners with the interdisciplinary team to improve outcomes, ensures adherence to accreditation standards, and promotes a culture of

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate clinical leadership across nursing process.
• Responsible for 24/7 unit operation and staff oversight.
• Leads orientation, training and performance evaluation.
• Promotes evidence-based care and cost-effective outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care focused on patient education, self-management and satisfaction.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to improve care outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with accreditation and regulatory standards.
• Develop care delivery models and environmental design.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Clinical expertise

Staff supervision

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The Richmond VA Medical Center is seeking a Nurse Manager (NM) to join the Acute Care service. He or she functions as a clinical expert and is responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process when providing and supervising direct patient care. The incumbent assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates delivery of care based on age specific components.

Key Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities include but not limited to: Assumes responsibility for the coordination of care focused on patient education, self-management, and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care. Influences care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team and creating innovative process improvement initiatives. Responsible and accountable for the 24/7 operation of their assigned units and provides coverage for other NMs as needed.

Responsible and accountable for the direction and supervision of specific orientation, training, development of staff, and evaluation of individual staff performance. Functions as a role model, educator, practitioner, and supervisor providing leadership to the team. Enhances care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team to remove barriers and implement new evidence-based cutting-edge programs/processes.

Engages in professional organizations to enhance leadership and career growth. Adheres to ethical principles in decision-making, fostering accountability at personal, organizational, and staff levels. Equips staff with tools for culturally competent care and promotes a culture of accountability for high-quality, cost-effective outcomes. Cultivates alliances across the care continuum, building trust through active listening, engagement, and emotional intelligence.

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. Promotes an inclusive workplace valuing diversity to achieve the organizations vision and mission.

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 US State or territory Work Schedule: 0730-1600 Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $98483 – $172516/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-03.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.