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Nurse Manager - Spinal Cord Injury & Disorder (SC/D)
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 54 days ago
On-site Albuquerque, NM $96K – $143K Apply by Aug 3, 2026 Nurse ESFJINFJISFJISTJ OperationsHealthcareEducation
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The Nurse Manager serves as the first-line supervisor and is responsible for the 24/7 operations of assigned units, including coverage for other Nurse Managers as needed. They oversee staff orientation, training, development, and performance evaluations, and provide leadership as a role model, educator, practitioner, and supervisor. They collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to improve care outcomes by removing barriers and implementing evidence-based programs and processes..
What You'll Do
- →Functions as a clinical expert and is accountable for all elements of the nursing process in providing and supervising patient care.
- →Independently assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates age-specific care.
- →Coordinates care with an emphasis on patient education, self-management, and customer satisfaction across the continuum of care.
- →Enhances care outcomes by collaborating with the interdisciplinary team and leading innovative process improvement initiatives.
- →Major Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Engages in professional organizations to enhance leadership and career growth.
- →Adheres to ethical principles in decision-making, fostering accountability at personal, organizational, and staff levels.
- →Equips staff with tools for culturally competent care and 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.
- →Contributes to the development of care delivery models and environmental design, ensuring 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 organizations vision and mission.
- →Maintains knowledge and ensures compliance with all regulatory and accreditation standards, Directives, policies, and standard operating procedures (SOP).
- →Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Requirements
- ✓NOTE: Prior to accepting a final employment offer, all selected applicants will be required to sign a Memorandum of Understanding regarding deployment responsibilities You must be a U.S.
- ✓Citizen to apply for this job.
- ✓Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
- ✓All 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.
- ✓Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
- ✓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 (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents).
- ✓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 and maintain CDT physical readiness.
- ✓Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
- ✓Must be able to meet physical demands which include strenuous physical activity to include carrying persons and equipment, walking long distances over difficult terrain, running, climbing, working long hours in primitive or arduous conditions, long periods of standing, and bending and stooping.
Personality Fit
Job ID: e6224364-0433-4d9b-98bd-7308898fcf9d
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