Nurse Manager - SCI and Rehab

LeadingAge Virginia; Hampton, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Federal retirement benefits

Health insurance

Job summary

The Hampton VA Medical Center invites applications for a Nurse Manager to lead the Nursing - SCI and Rehab team. The role requires accountability for all aspects of the nursing process and direct patient care, with a focus on age-specific components and evidence-based practice.

As a leader, you will mentor staff, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive quality improvement across units, reporting to the Nursing leadership. A clinical background in acute care and SCI experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an approved nursing program and licensed RN.
• Experience in a leadership/management role preferred.
• Strong knowledge of professional nursing practice standards.
• Ability to supervise and coordinate patient care across units.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Nursing - SCI and Rehab team with accountability for the full nursing process.
• Ensure quality, safety, and regulatory compliance in patient care.
• Mentor and develop nursing staff; implement evidence-based practice.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
• Support accreditation readiness and performance improvement activities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Clinical nursing

Staff development

Education

RN degree and license

BSN preferred

Job description

Summary

Join the Nursing - SCI and Rehab team at the Hampton VAMC as a Nurse Manager! Here you'll be responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process when providing or supervising direct patient care. You'll assesse - plans - implements - and evaluates delivery of care based on age specific components. See below for more details about the position!

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/13075988
• Grade/Level Scope Education Nurse I - Level I Delivers fundamental - knowledge-based care to assigned clients while developing technical competencies
• An Associate Degree (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing - with no additional professional nursing required
• Nurse I - Level II Demonstrates integration of biopsychosocial concepts - cognitive skills and technically competent practice in providing care to clients with basic or complex
• An ADN or Diploma in Nursing AND 1 year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I - Level 1 ;OR a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) with no additional professional nursing experience required
• Nurse I - Level III Demonstrates proficiency in practice based on conscious and deliberate planning
• Self-directed in goal setting for managing complex client situations
• An ADN or Diploma in Nursing AND 2 years of professional nursing experience in which one year is equivalent to Nurse I - Level 2
• OR a BSN and 1 year of professional nursing experience equivalent to the Nurse I - Level 2
• OR a Master's degree in nursing (MSN) and no additional professional nursing experience
• OR a Master's degree in a *related field with a BSN and no additional professional nursing experience
• 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/
• Physical Requirements: Heavy lifting (45 lbs and over)
• Straight pulling
• Pulling hand overhand
• Reaching above shoulders
• Use of fingers - both hands required
• Walking
• Standing
• Kneeling
• Repeated bending - both legs required
• Near vision correctable at 13\"\" to 16\"\" to Jaeger 1 to 4 - Far vision correctable in one eye to 20/40 in the other
• Ability to distinguish basic and shades of colors
• Hearing without aid
• Hearing whispers
• Mental and Emotional Stability.

Duties

• The duties are as follows: The NM seeks knowledge from 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
• Establishes a therapeutic relationship - allowing the patient to attain - maintain or regain optimal function through assessment and treatment Engages patients - families - and other caregivers to incorporate knowledge - values - and beliefs into care planning without judgement or discrimination
• Knowledgeable of ethical issues related to professional nursing practice and follows established policies of the practice setting - VA - and ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses
• Aware of high reliability principles to deliver consistent care and improve patient outcomes
• Participates in unit based educational activities and continuing education requirements Responsible for maintaining competency to continue personal and professional growth Recommending and/or taking disciplinary action where appropriate
• Identifying developmental and training needs of subordinates and providing or making provision for such development and training (VA Handbook 5007 - Part III - Chapter 8)
• Responsible for maintaining continuous accreditation readiness of his/her units
• Responsible for performance improvement data - customer service/patient satisfaction - patient and employee safety - interviewing applicants - employee relations - standards of care and practice - the work environment - and accreditation and regulatory standards
• Actively develops and manages collaborative partnerships with physicians and other clinicians
• The NM 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
• 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
• Preferred Exeperience: Previous SCI or Medical Surgical Inpatient experience - with previous Manager experience preferred 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 (Day shift) Telework: Not available
• Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Approved
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized