Nurse Manager - Associate Director Patient Care Service

Veterans Health Administration; Prescott (AZ); On-site; USD 106,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid time off (50 days/year)

Federal retirement pension

Federal health/vision/dental insurance

Full-time work schedule (Mon-Fri)

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration in the United States is seeking a Nurse Manager to lead the Associate Director Patient Care Service within the Northern Arizona VA Health Care System.

The incumbent provides first-line authority over assigned units, directs staff orientation and development, and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to drive evidence-based improvements in patient care while maintaining regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• First-line supervisory authority for assigned units.
• Direction, orientation and development of staff performance.
• Leads and role-models evidence-based practices and programs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operation of units and provide coverage for other nurse managers.
• Coordinate orientation, training and staff development.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to improve care outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with accreditation and regulatory standards.

Skills

Staff supervision

Leadership

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Change management

Job description

Nurse Manager - Associate Director Patient Care Service

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

Northern Arizona VA Health Care System is looking for a Nurse Manager to join the Associate Director Patient Care Service!

Key Responsibilities

Duties include, but are not limited to: The Nurse Manager (NM) is 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. 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. Influences care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team to remove barriers and implement new evidence-based cutting-edge programs/processes. The NM 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 competent care and promotes an environment of accountability for high-quality, cost-effective outcomes. Promotes alliances across the care continuum, building trust through active listening, engagement, and emotional intelligence. The NM 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 and clinical objectives with organizational strategic outcomes, participating in strategy planning and execution. Promotes a workplace positively to achieve the organization's 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: Full-time, Monday - Friday, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm.

Telework: Not available. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized. 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 $105990 – $180461/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-25.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.