RN Nurse Manager – ICU Leadership & Staff Oversight

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Federal benefits

Pension and retirement plans

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs seeks an experienced Nurse Manager to oversee nursing unit operations and act as a key liaison between frontline staff and leadership. You will supervise nursing assistants and LPNs, ensure alignment with VA standards, and support staffing, scheduling, and performance management.

The role emphasizes clinical leadership, staff development, and coordination of care across shifts.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate accrediting agency and accredited by ACEN or CCNE
• State RN license or eligibility for licensure as required by VA
• GNT exception allows entry with non-licensed education pending licensure
• Foreign-educated nurses require degree equivalency validation
• Reference VA Handbook 5005, Appendix G6
• Physical requirements including standing, lifting, and exposure to infectious materials

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first line supervisor of nursing personnel in the patient care area
• Approve schedules and leave for employees under direct supervision
• Appraise performance and recommend standards and awards
• Participate in recruitment and selection of staff
• Provide input into disciplinary actions and coaching
• Assist NM with unit staffing and performance evaluation
• Lead clinical planning, decision-making, and evaluations of outcomes
• Ensure nursing care complies with standards of practice
• Oversee work assignments and provide reports for counseling or disciplinary actions

Skills

English proficiency

Nursing leadership

Management experience

Clinical supervision

Liaison communication

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Master's in Nursing (MSN) or related field

Foreign nursing education evaluation equivalency

Job description

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs seeks an experienced Nurse Manager to oversee nursing unit operations and act as a key liaison between frontline staff and leadership. You will supervise nursing assistants and LPNs, ensure alignment with VA standards, and support staffing, scheduling, and performance management.

The role emphasizes clinical leadership, staff development, and coordination of care across shifts.