Registered Nurse - Nurse Manager

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration in Rapid City is seeking a Nurse Manager to lead a frontline nursing team dedicated to Veteran-centered care and safety. The role focuses on guiding nursing operations, staff development, and interdisciplinary collaboration to advance evidence-based improvements and align with the VA mission and strategic goals.

The position requires a BSN or higher, an approved nursing program, and an unrestricted U.S. nursing license.

Qualifications

• English language proficiency required by 38 U.S.C. 7403(f)
• Current, full, active, and unrestricted nursing license in a U.S. state or territory
• Graduate of an approved nursing program with ACEN/CCNE accreditation
• State licensure eligibility upon bridge program completion
• Foreign nursing education requires degree equivalency validation

Responsibilities

• Lead daily nursing operations for assigned units.
• Provide direction, supervision, and staff development for safe, effective, Veteran-centered care.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to remove barriers and implement evidence-based programs.
• Align nursing priorities with VA mission and organizational goals.
• Support orientation, training, and performance evaluation for nursing staff

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Staff Development

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Evidence-Based Practice

Education

BSN or higher

Approved nursing program

Job description

Summary

Join VA Black Hills Health Care System as a Nurse Manager and lead a team dedicated to delivering high-quality - Veteran-centered care. In this frontline leadership role - you will guide nursing operations - develop and evaluate staff - strengthen interdisciplinary collaboration - advance evidence-based improvements - and help shape care delivery that supports safe - effective - equitable outcomes for Veterans while advancing the organization's mission and strategic goals.

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/13068747
• 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
• Preferred Experience: BSN preferred Previous managerial experience preferred Previous Primary Care/Acute Medicine experience preferred Strong organizational and communication skills Strong attention to detail and critical thinking skills Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical Requirements: You will be asked to participate in a pre-employment examination or evaluation as part of the pre-employment process for this position
• Questions about physical demands or environmental factors may be addressed at the time of evaluation or examination.

Duties

• As a Nurse Manager with VA Black Hills Health Care System - you will have the opportunity to influence both the patient experience and the professional growth of the nursing team
• Serving as a frontline clinical leader - you will create an environment where nurses are supported - accountable - and equipped to provide exceptional care to Veterans
• You will partner with interdisciplinary colleagues to address barriers - strengthen care delivery - introduce evidence-based practices - and connect unit priorities with broader organizational goals
• This role offers a meaningful opportunity to develop staff - shape nursing practice - foster teamwork - and contribute to improvements that enhance quality - efficiency - accessibility - and Veteran outcomes
• Duties include - but are not limited to: - Lead the daily operation of assigned nursing units - providing direction and supervision to support safe - effective - and Veteran-centered care
• - Guide staff orientation - training - professional development - and performance evaluation to strengthen nursing practice and build a capable - engaged workforce
• - Serve as a clinical leader - educator - practitioner - and role model who promotes teamwork - accountability - professional growth - and excellence in nursing care
• - Collaborate with interdisciplinary partners to identify and remove barriers to care and implement evidence-based programs and processes that improve Veteran outcomes
• - Foster a culture of accountability and ethical decision-making while supporting high-quality - cost-effective care and responsible use of resources
• - Build strong partnerships across the continuum of care through active engagement - effective communication - trust - and collaborative problem-solving
• - Contribute to the development of care delivery models and practice environments that promote accessible - affordable - equitable - and evidence-based care
• - Align nursing and clinical priorities with organizational strategy by participating in planning - improvement initiatives - and implementation of programs that advance the VA mission
• 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 - hours may vary Telework: Ad hoc may be authorized
• (Employees who telework on an occasional - episodic - or short-term - and have completed required telework training and telework agreement)
• Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers
• This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest
• As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care - you will operate in a model with three core elements - seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran
• This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community
• This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.