Perioperative Nurse Manager - Lead Care Excellence

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 50 days

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Nurse Manager Perioperative to oversee the nursing process, coordinate perioperative care, and ensure patient education, self-management, and satisfaction across the care continuum.

The role requires leadership in a high-volume surgical/ambulatory setting with strong regulatory knowledge and staff scheduling capabilities. A valid nursing license and BSN/ADN pathway exemplify the qualification expectations.

Qualifications

• Requires active state nursing license and BSN/ADN as applicable.
• Experience leading nursing teams in perioperative settings preferred.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory standards (AAAHC, Joint Commission) and staff scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Influences care outcomes by collaborating with interdisciplinary team.
• Integrates knowledge, leadership, and judgement for complex patient care.
• Validates rationale for care processes and decisions.
• Questions clinical practices to provide evidence-based care.
• Acts as role model, educator, and supervisor for the team.
• Promotes evidence-based care and removes barriers to improve outcomes.
• Ensures compliance with accreditation standards and organizational directives.

Skills

Leadership

Nursing leadership

Staff scheduling

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Education

Nursing degree

Tools

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Nurse Manager Perioperative to oversee the nursing process, coordinate perioperative care, and ensure patient education, self-management, and satisfaction across the care continuum.

The role requires leadership in a high-volume surgical/ambulatory setting with strong regulatory knowledge and staff scheduling capabilities. A valid nursing license and BSN/ADN pathway exemplify the qualification expectations.