Nurse Manager Of Critical Care
Summary : Nurse Manager of Critical Care in the Nursing, Acute Care Department at the Montgomery, Alabama VAMC. Responsibilities include being the designated first-line supervisory authority and responsible for the operation of assigned units. Provides coverage for other Nurse Managers as needed. Responsible for the direction and supervision of staff orientation, training, development, and evaluation of individual performance. Functions as a role model, educator, practitioner, and supervisor, providing leadership to the team. Enhances care outcomes by collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to remove barriers and implement new evidence-based programs / processes. Seeks knowledge from professional organizations to enhance leadership and career growth. Adheres to ethical principles in decision-making and fosters accountability at personal, organizational, and staff levels. Promotes a culture of accountability for high-quality, cost-effective outcomes. Cultivates alliances across the care continuum, building trust through active listening, engagement, and emotional intelligence. Participates in the development of care delivery models and environmental design to ensure 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 an inclusive workplace, valuing diversity to achieve the organization's vision and mission. Maintains knowledge and ensures compliance with all regulatory and accreditation standards, directives, policies, and standard operating procedures.
VA Offers a Comprehensive Total Rewards Package :
- 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 to 4 : 00pm or as needed by department / facility. 24 / 7 accountability.
Requirements :
Conditions of Employment :
U.S. CitizenshipAll applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12 / 31 / 1959.Subject to background / security investigation.Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements.Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.Must pass pre-employment physical examination.Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).You may be required to serve a probationary period.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.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.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).
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.Physical Requirements :
Satisfactory physical examination as determined by the Employee Health Unit upon appointment only.The population of male and female veterans served ranges from the adult, age 18, to the elderly adult, age 65 and over.The VA Medical Center is a major interdisciplinary teaching facility, serving medical, surgical, and neurological inpatients and outpatients.There is a large outpatient psychiatric population, with admissions for medical co-morbidities.This position requires visual acuity (glasses permitted), keen hearing (hearing aid permitted), clear distinctive speech, and manual dexterity.This position requires potentially long periods of continued walking (up to 8 hours), standing (up to 8 hours), stooping, sitting, bending (up to 8 hours), pulling, and pushing.Light lifting under 15 lbs. Light carrying 15-44 lbs. Transferring patients and objects may be required.The incumbent may be exposed to infected patients and contaminated materials and may be required to don protective clothing in isolation situations or operative / invasive procedures.Use of rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously.The incumbent may occasionally be exposed to patients who are combative secondary to delirium, dementia, or psychiatric disorders.The incumbent must be a mature, flexible, sensible individual capable of working effectively in stressful situations, able to shift priorities based on patient needs.Preferred Experience :
MSN preferred.Three years management experience with adult patients in Critical Care.Education
Additional Information :
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply.The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.
Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration / Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA / OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.
