Nursing Manager

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Alabama; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off (PTO)

Federal retirement plan

Federal health/vision/dental

Unrestricted professional licensure

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center, seeks a Nurse Manager to lead assigned units, provide supervision for other NMs as needed, and ensure safe, cost‑effective patient care.

The NM partners with an interdisciplinary team to implement evidence‑based programs, develops staff through orientation and training, and promotes accountability and professional growth aligned with VA standards.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Functions as a role model, educator, practitioner, and supervisor providing leadership to the team.
• Promotes alliances across the care continuum, building trust through active listening, engagement, and emotional inteLLigence.

Responsibilities

• The NM participates in 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.

Job description

This position is located at the Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center

The Nurse Manager (NM) brings principles and theory with limited application of critical thinking skills. 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. 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 collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team to remove barriers and implement new evidence-based cutting-edge programs/processes. The NM seeks knowledge from 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 inteIIigence.

The NM participates in 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. Promotes a workplace positively to achieve the organizations vision and mission. Maintains knowledge and ensures compliance with all regulatory and accreditation standards, directives, policies, and standard operating procedure

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