Nurse Unit Leader & Staff Development Coach

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Nurse Manager to lead designated units, provide coverage for other NMs, and supervise orientation, training, and staff development. The role emphasizes leadership, role-modeling, and clinical supervision.

The NM will direct performance evaluation and serve as an educator, practitioner, and supervisor, ensuring high-quality patient care and team coordination.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved nursing program with active RN license.
• English proficiency for direct patient care per policy (38 U.S.C. 7403(f)).
• Current, full, active, unrestricted RN licensure in the United States or U.S. territory; GNT exception may apply.

Responsibilities

• Serve as first-line supervisor for assigned units.
• Direct orientation, training, and staff development.
• Evaluate individual staff performance and provide leadership.

Skills

English proficiency

Nursing leadership

Staff supervision

Education

Nursing degree from accredited program (ACEN/CCNE)

Bridge program for BSN-equivalent coursework

Foreign nursing education equivalency validation

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Nurse Manager to lead designated units, provide coverage for other NMs, and supervise orientation, training, and staff development. The role emphasizes leadership, role-modeling, and clinical supervision.

The NM will direct performance evaluation and serve as an educator, practitioner, and supervisor, ensuring high-quality patient care and team coordination.