Nurse Manager (Specialty Clinic)

Quick Facts

• First-line supervisory authority over assigned direct care units in a specialty clinic
• Accountable for operation and standards of care and services
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to implement evidence-based programs

Description

The Nurse Manager is responsible and accountable for the operation and standards of care in assigned direct care units, including coverage for other managers/supervisors as needed. The role leads staff orientation, training, development, and performance evaluation, serving as a role model, educator, practitioner, and supervisor. The Nurse Manager influences outcomes by collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to remove barriers and implement new evidence-based programs and processes.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct assigned direct care units
• Provide first-line leadership and coverage for other managers/supervisors as needed
• Conduct staff orientation, training, development, and individual performance evaluation
• Model leadership behaviors; act as educator and practitioner
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to remove barriers and implement evidence-based programs/processes

Benefits

• Competitive salary with regular salary increases and potential performance awards
• Paid Time Off: 50 days per year (annual leave, sick leave, paid federal holidays)
• Retirement: federal pension with 5 years vesting and federal 401K with up to 5% contributions
• Insurance: federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care options
• Work schedule: Monday–Friday, 0700–1530

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship (or limited non-citizen appointment if qualified citizens cannot be recruited)
• English language proficiency
• Graduate of an accredited professional nursing program (ACEN or CCNE) or eligible qualification for foreign nursing education
• Current, full, active, unrestricted RN licensure
• Selective Service registration (for males born after 12/31/1959)
• Background/security investigation
• Complete online onboarding and pre-employment requirements
• Pass pre-employment physical evaluation/examination
• Seasonal influenza vaccination required
• May be required to serve a probationary period

Preferred Experience (if applicable)

• Nurse Manager/Assistant Nurse Manager/Nurse Supervisor experience
• Belt Systems Redesign training/experience/certification
• Coach/Mentor certification
• Professional governance participation
• Project/change management experience or training
• Evidence-based practice experience or training
• Specialty clinic and/or oncology experience

Physical Requirements

• Sedentary work; occasional movement between locations for meetings
• May require walking/standing and light lifting/carrying (under 15 pounds)