Nurse Manager

Nurse ManagerThe Nurse Manager is responsible for the administration and evaluation of nursing care, program implementation, personnel management and overall operations for the Trauma Recovery Program treating Veterans with PTSD and poly substance abuse in a residential mental health setting. The purpose of treatment is to educate patients about the nature and impact of PTSD and to assist with reintegration into the community. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Responsible for delivery of quality patient care, including documentation and demonstration of clinical competence through role modeling and ongoing role delineation assessment and continuous Quality Improvement Projects.Responsible for the provision of staffing, physical facilities, supplies and equipment for nursing services to patients. Familiarity with the established policies and procedures, administration of the unit in accordance with CARF, TJC and policy.Responsible for monitoring compliance to these policies. Responsible for identifying and promoting staff development and enhancing staff competencies.Collaborates with the Program Directors, Chief of Mental Health, the MOD, and other services for program development, quality care, and resource planning. Collaborates with the Interdisciplinary Team in planning, directing and implementing patient care.Responsible for developing, implementing and evaluating interdisciplinary team program to ensure comprehensive patient care.Responsible to ensure monitoring utilization of supplies for cost control and overall efficiency.Responsible for the overall administration, supervision, and counseling of unit nursing staff.Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.Telework: Not AvailableVirtual: This is not a virtual position.Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not AuthorizedPermanent Change of Station (PCS): Not AuthorizedPay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awardsPaid 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 VAInsurance: 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 territoryEDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact View email address on click.appcast.io, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn morePermanent Change of Station (PCS): Not AuthorizedPCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized