Registered Nurse - Thoracic ICU Nurse Manager - EDRP Authorized

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.

The Thoracic ICU Nurse Manager is accountable for the management, supervision, and evaluation of patient care delivery and nursing personnel within the Thoracic Intensive Care Unit (TICU). As a nursing leader, the incumbent is responsible for contributing to the establishment, implementation, and evaluation of nursing standards of practice, patient care, and safety. The Nurse Manager provides leadership for clinical operations, quality improvement, staff development, patient safety, and strategic initiatives while ensuring the delivery of safe, effective, evidence-based care for Veterans. The incumbent collaborates with interdisciplinary experts within the critical care environment to address and resolve clinical practice and performance issues. The position may entail other duties as assigned. Provides first-line supervisory leadership and accountability for the 24-hour operation of of the TICU. Plans, directs, coordinates, and evaluates nursing care delivery to ensure safe, high-quality, Veteran-centered care. Supervises nursing and support staff, including recruitment, orientation, training, competency assessment, coaching, mentoring, and performance evaluation. Manages staffing resources and workload distribution to support patient care needs and operational efficiency. Serves as a clinical leader, role model, educator, and resource for nursing staff and interdisciplinary team members. Provides oversight of care for critically ill patients requiring advanced monitoring and complex nursing interventions. Leads quality improvement, patient safety, and performance improvement initiatives using evidence-based practice and data-driven outcomes. Develops and implements innovative programs, processes, and care delivery models that enhance patient experience, safety, access, and quality of care. Promotes a culture of accountability, high reliability, continuous learning, and professional excellence. Monitors compliance with The Joint Commission, VHA, accreditation, regulatory, and facility requirements. Participates in strategic planning and aligns unit operations with organizational goals, priorities, and performance measures. Oversees resource utilization and fiscal stewardship to ensure efficient and cost-effective operations. Leads patient advocacy efforts and promotes exceptional customer service for Veterans, families, caregivers, and stakeholders. Facilitates staff engagement, professional development, succession planning, and leadership growth opportunities. Chairs or participates in facility, service-line, and interdisciplinary committees, councils, and workgroups. Ensures compliance with information security, privacy, and records management requirements. Provides coverage for other Nurse Managers as operational needs dictate. 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: 0700-1530 and variable tours depending on the needs of the unit Telework: Not Authorized Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact vhaedrpprogramsupport@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

U.S. Citizenship; 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. 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. 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. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 2-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the Agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the Agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

The Associate Degree Nursing (ADN), Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN), or Master of Science degree in Nursing (MSN) must be fully accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or the Commission On Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). Verification of accreditation may be obtained from http://www.acenursing.us/accreditedprograms/programsearch.htm or https://directory.ccnecommunity.org/reports/accprog.asp If your school has changed names, or is no longer in existence, you must provide this information in your application. If your school was accredited by ACEN or CCNE at the time of graduation, but is no longer listed on the websites, you must provide documentation of accreditation with your application packet. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.