Nurse Manager - Community Care

Veterans Health Administration; Charleston (SC); Remote; USD 88,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid time off

Federal benefits package

Licensure assistance

Job summary

The Veterans Health Administration at the Charleston VA Medical Center seeks a Nurse Manager (RN) to lead and supervise designated units within Community Care. The role emphasizes staff development, evidence-based practice, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team to drive high-quality patient outcomes.

Responsibilities include directing orientation and training, aligning objectives with organizational strategy, and promoting a positive workplace culture while ensuring compliance with

Qualifications

• First-line supervisory authority and operation of assigned units.
• Direction and supervision of staff orientation, training, development, and performance evaluation.
• Provides leadership, role modeling, and professional development for the team.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to remove barriers and implement evidence-based programs.

Responsibilities

• Influences care outcomes through collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
• Engages in professional organizations to enhance leadership and career growth.
• Promotes high-quality, cost-effective outcomes through staff empowerment and accountability.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory standards, SOPs, and accreditation directives.
• Supports colleagues with knowledge sharing to provide safe, quality nursing care.
• Evaluates outcomes of evidence-based decisions at program or service level.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Evidence-based practice

Ethical decision-making

Education

RN license

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

This vacancy is for a Nurse Manager (RN) in the Community Care department at the Charleston VA Medical Center.

Key Responsibilities

Designated first-line supervisory authority. Responsible/accountable for the operation of their assigned units and provides coverage for other Nurse Managers (NMs) as needed. Responsible/accountable for the direction and supervisor 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. 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. Contributes to the development of care delivery models and environmental design, ensuring evidence-based, accessible, affordable, and equitable patient care.

Aligns nursing and clinical objectives with organizational strategic outcomes, participating in strategy planning and execution. Promotes a positive workplace to achieve the organization's vision and mission. Maintains knowledge and ensures compliance with all regulatory and accreditation standards, directives, policies, and standard operating procedures (SOPs). Provides peers with informal constructive feedback for improvement.

Supports colleagues and other nurses through knowledge sharing to provide safe, quality nursing care. Fosters a safe and supportive environment conducive to the professional development of healthcare professionals. Contributes professional nursing perspective in discussions with the interdisciplinary team. Partners with others to effect change and produce optimal outcomes.

Evaluates outcomes of evidence-based decisions and practice changes for individuals, groups, and populations. Responsible for the documented outcomes at the program or service level. Program or service level outcomes must be broad and complex and can be demonstrated at any organizational level within a facility.

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: 730am to 4pm, Monday - Friday, subject to change as needed by facility.

Compressed/Flexible: Not available. Telework: Ad-hoc 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 $88105 - $155223/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-08.

Who is eligible to apply?

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