Nurse Manager (Primary Care)

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; North Bend (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Federal benefits

Job summary

The Roseburg VA Health Care System is seeking a Registered Nurse Manager (Primary Care) for the North Bend, Oregon clinic. The NM leads nursing practice, oversees staff, and ensures quality patient care in the ambulatory setting.

Responsibilities include supervision, staff development, adherence to standards, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams. VA offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package; regular schedule 7:30am–4:00pm (PST) with Ad Hoc telework approval.

Qualifications

• Basic nursing degree and licensure as RN.
• Ability to lead nursing staff and manage clinical operations.
• Experience in ambulatory/primary care settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise nursing staff in the North Bend clinic.
• Ensure adherence to nursing process, standards, and regulations.
• Provide staff development, performance evaluations, and mentorship.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to improve patient care outcomes.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and quality improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to policy development and operational planning.

Skills

Nurse leadership

Ambulatory care

Staff supervision

Quality improvement

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

BSN

RN license

Job description

Summary

The Roseburg VA Health Care System is hiring a Registered Nurse Manager (Primary Care) for the North Bend - Oregon clinic. The Nurse Manager (NM) functions as a clinical expert and is responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process when providing or supervising direct patient care. The 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.

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/13096259
• Grade/Level Scope Education 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 a 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
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Preferred Experience: Experience leading clinical operations in an ambulatory care setting - experience with one or more of the following populations
• patients with chronic and complex medical conditions - geriatric - and medically underserved individuals
• One ear of leadership experience is preferred.

Duties

• North Bend - Oregon is situated next to Coos Bay - North Bend is home to the towering 500-foot sand dunes of the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area - historic McCullough Memorial Bridge - beautiful Horsfall Beach and plenty of quaint shops - antique stores and restaurants
• Duties of the Registered Nurse Manager include but not limited to: The NM is 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 collaboratingwith 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 - ensuringevidence-based - accessible - affordable patient care
• Ensures compliance with accreditation and regulatory standards
• Aligns nursing/clinical objectives with organizational strategic outcomes - participating in strategy planning and execution
• Promotes a workplace positively 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 (SOP)
• Provides peers with informal constructive feedback for improvement
• Fosters a safe and supportive environment conducive to the professional development of healthcare professionals
• 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: Monday - Friday 7:30am - 4:00pm (PST) Telework: Ad Hoc - Available with Supervisory Approval
• Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized