Registered Nurse- Primary Care Clinic Manager/Nurse Manager

<p>The Primary Care (PC) Integrated Clinical Community (ICC) Clinic Manager/Nurse Manager (NM) is a Registered Nurse (RN) who is responsible for the clinical and administrative operations of a designated Primary Care Clinic. In collaboration with the Associate Chief Nurse, assumes responsibility and accountability for the day to day clinical operations and patient flow of a designated primary care clinic. This includes management, supervision and evaluation of care delivered by nursing staff.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>Major duties include but are not limited to: Possesses the knowledge and skills to effectively apply all aspects of the nursing process, and care management principles within a collaborative, interdisciplinary practice setting. Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates, setting priorities, and preparing schedules for completion of work. Evaluates the performance of subordinates. Makes recommendations for appointments, advancements, and referring more serious complaints not resolved to higher level supervisors. Gives advice, counsel, or instruction to subordinate personnel on work and administrative matters. Hears and resolves complaints of subordinates and refers more serious complaints not resolved to higher level supervisors. Recommends and/or takes disciplinary action where appropriate. Identifies developmental & training needs of subordinates and provides or makes provisions for such development and training. Strives to ensure that clinics meet or exceed pertinent performance measures. Monitors performance and ensures clinical staff have the appropriate tools and resources to mee performance measures. Evaluates and identifies the operational needs of the clinics on an annual or more basis and forecasts the demand for services. Facilitates the procurement of essential equipment and supplies for the clinics. Plans and evaluates the administrative functions of and implements improvement in all matters affecting operational, educational, quality improvement and organizational policy related to the clinical operations of Primary Care. Implements staff retention strategies such as awards and recognition, advocating for supply and equipment needs, team building, responding to suggestions and feedback, assuring and upholding accountability of staff, and publicly demonstrating support for staff. 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: Monday - Friday 0830-1700 Compressed/Flexible: Not Available Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.</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.