Registered Nurse Manager

Summary This Registered Nurse Manager position is located in the Nursing - Acute Care - Medical Step Down Unit service line at the VA Connecticut Healthcare System in West Haven, CT. It is a full‑time position requiring 40 hours per week. Qualifications English language proficiency (written and spoken). Graduate of an accredited professional nursing school (ACEN or CCNE) or completion of an equivalent master’s level bridge program with a bachelor’s level equivalency. State licensure as a registered nurse; temporary appointment possible while completing a bridge program. Graduates of foreign nursing schools must possess a current, full, active, and unrestricted nursing registration and have a formal degree equivalency validation from a recognized evaluator such as ICD. Preferred: 3–5 years of critical‑care experience; 5 years of progressive leadership experience; MSN or higher; critical‑care certification. Physical Requirements: All applicants must be physically able to perform the duties of the position, with a pre‑placement physical examination to be completed prior to appointment. Duties Serve as first‑line supervisory authority and ensure 24/7 operation of assigned units, covering other Nurse Managers as needed. Demonstrate fundamental knowledge of the unit; be accountable for all elements of the nursing process when providing or supervising direct patient care. Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate delivery of age‑specific patient care. Coordinate care focused on patient education, self‑management, and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and participate in process‑improvement initiatives. Participate in development of care‑delivery models and environmental design, ensuring evidence‑based, accessible, affordable, and equitable patient care. Ensure compliance with accreditation and regulatory standards. Align nursing/clinical objectives with organizational strategic outcomes; participate in strategy planning and execution. Promote an inclusive workplace valuing diversity to achieve the organization’s vision and mission. Other related duties as assigned. Benefits VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package, including: Competitive salary with regular increases and potential performance awards. 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid federal holidays). Traditional federal pension with 5‑year vesting and the federal 401(k) with up to 5% VA contributions. Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long‑term care insurance (many programs can be carried into retirement). Full and unrestricted nursing license from any U.S. state, territory, or the District of Columbia. Full‑time compressed tour potential and telework eligibility pursuant to agency policy (not a virtual position). Compensation The salary is based on the grade and step approved for the selected candidate and is determined by the selected grade level within the VA compensation system. #J-18808-Ljbffr