Nurse Manager of Critical Care

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.

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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).

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