Nurse Manager (Primary Care)

<p>Functions as a clinical expert responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process when providing or supervising direct patient care. Demonstrates sound decision-making, judgment, and excellent interpersonal skills, influencing care outcomes through interdisciplinary collaboration and innovative process improvement initiatives.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>Boise, Idaho blends urban sophistication with outdoor thrills. Take a stroll through Downtown Boise & Old Boise, where history meets modern design, or the Boise River Greenbelt. The city offers a vibrant and diverse dining and night life scene, Visit Boise's food guide, and is home to Boise State University's Bronco Stadium. Boise is a Kid friendly and Pet friendly destination. For more adventure head to Bogus Basin Ski Resort & Boise Foothills, or to the world-famous Sun Valley or scenic McCall. The Boise VA Healthcare System provides health care services at 6 locations in Idaho and eastern Oregon. Facilities include our Boise VA Medical Center and 5 community-based outpatient clinics in Caldwell, Mountain Home, Salmon, and Twin Falls, Idaho, and Hines, Oregon. To learn more about the services each location offers, visit the VA Boise health services page. The Nurse Manager (NM) is the designated first-line supervisory authority, responsible and accountable for the operation of their assigned units, providing coverage for other NMs as needed. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Clinical Practice & Care Coordination Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates delivery of care based on age-specific components. Assumes responsibility for the coordination of care focused on patient education, self-management, and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care. Functions as a role model, educator, practitioner, and supervisor, providing leadership to the team. Contributes professional nursing perspective in discussions with the interdisciplinary team. Staff Development & Supervision Responsible and accountable for the direction and supervision of specific orientation, training, and development of staff. Evaluates individual staff performance. Equips staff with tools for competent care and promotes an environment of accountability for high-quality, cost-effective outcomes. Supports colleagues and other nurses through knowledge sharing to provide safe, quality nursing care. Provides peers with informal constructive feedback for improvement. Collaboration & Interdisciplinary Leadership Influences care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team to remove barriers and implement new evidence-based programs and processes. Promotes alliances across the care continuum, building trust through active listening, engagement, and emotional intelligence. Partners with others to effect change and produce optimal outcomes. Engages in professional organizations to enhance leadership and career growth. Ethics, Accountability & Professional Standards Adheres to ethical principles in decision-making, fostering accountability at personal, organizational, and staff levels. Maintains knowledge of and ensures compliance with all regulatory and accreditation standards, directives, policies, and standard operating procedures (SOPs). Ensures compliance with accreditation and regulatory standards. Fosters a safe and supportive environment conducive to the professional development of healthcare professionals. Strategic Planning & Organizational Alignment Contributes to the development of care delivery models and environmental design, ensuring evidence-based, accessible, affordable, and equitable patient care. Aligns nursing and clinical objectives with organizational strategic outcomes, participating in strategy planning and execution. Promotes a positive workplace culture to achieve the organization's vision and mission. Evaluates outcomes of evidence-based decisions and practice changes for individuals, groups, and populations. Responsible for documented outcomes at the program or service level; outcomes must be broad and complex and can be demonstrated at any organizational level within a facility. 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: Week 1 Monday-Thursday: 7:30am - 5:00pm (alternative schedule: 7:00am - 4:30pm) Friday: Off Week 2 Monday-Thursday: 7:30am - 5:00pm (alternative schedule: 7:00am - 4:30pm) Friday: 7:30am - 4:00pm Compressed/Flexible: available Telework: Not available</p><h3>Requirements</h3>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. 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. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.