Nurse Manager- Intensive Care Unit

Veterans Health Administration; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 93,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off: 50 days per year

Federal health/vision/dental/term life

Federal pension and 401K

Job summary

The Veterans Health Administration is seeking a Nurse Manager at the Wilmington VA Medical Center in the Intensive Care Unit. The NM serves as a clinical expert and is responsible for all elements of the nursing process when providing or supervising direct patient care.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, orienting and evaluating performance, and leading evidence-based programs while promoting ethical practice and accountable, high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• First-line supervisory authority for assigned units and coverage for other nurses as needed.
• Direct and supervise orientation, training, and staff development; evaluate performance.
• Lead a team with a focus on accountability and professional leadership.

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The position is located at the Wilmington VA Medical center in the Intensive Care Unit. The Nurse Manger functions as a clinical expert and is responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process when providing or supervising direct patient care.

Key Responsibilities

The Nurse Manager (NM) is the 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. The NM is responsible and accountable for the direction and supervision of specific orientation, training, development of staff, and evaluation of individual staff performance. They function as a role model, educator, practitioner, and supervisor providing leadership to the team.

They enhance 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. They adhere to ethical principles in decision-making, fostering accountability at personal, organizational, and staff levels.

They equip staff with tools for culturally competent care and promotes a culture of accountability for high-quality, cost-effective outcomes. They cultivate 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/clinical objectives with organizational strategic outcomes, participating in strategy planning and execution. They promote an inclusive workplace valuing diversity to achieve the organizations vision and mission.

Other duties as assigned: 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: 7:00am-3:30pm, may flex with the needs of the department

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 $92588 – $158375/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-16.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.

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