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Job description
RN - Operating Room Nurse Manager
Summary The VA North Texas Health Care System is seeking a Registered Nurse to serve in the role of Nurse Manager (NM for Operating Room in Dallas, TX. The NM is responsible and accountable for the direction and supervision of specific orientation, training, development of staff, and evaluation of individual staff performance.
Opening Dates and Salary
Accepting applications • Open & closing dates 11/22/2024 to 02/24/2025
Salary $73,685 - $177,798 per year
Location and Work Schedule
Location Dallas, TX – 1 vacancy
Remote job: No
Telework eligible: No
Travel required: Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed: No
Appointment type: Permanent
Work schedule: Full-time – Monday to Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm day shift with occasional evening/night shift rotations
Promotion potential: None
Supervisory and Security Information
Job family (Series) 0610 Nurse
Supervisory status: Yes
Security clearance: Other
Drug test: Yes
Position sensitivity and risk: Non‑sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Bargaining unit status: No
Eligibility
Open to US Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. – Current federal employees of this agency and U.S. Citizens are eligible.
Duties and Responsibilities
Designated first‑line supervisory authority responsible for 24/7 operation of assigned units and provides coverage for other NMs as needed.
Responsible and accountable for direction and supervision of orientation, training, development of staff, and evaluation of individual staff performance.
Functions as a role model, educator, practitioner, and supervisor providing leadership to the team.
Influences care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team to remove barriers and implement evidence‑based cutting‑edge programs/processes.
Engages in professional organizations to enhance leadership and career growth.
Adheres to ethical principles in decision‑making, fostering accountability at personal, organizational, and staff levels.
Equips staff with tools for culturally competent care and promotes a culture of accountability for high‑quality, cost‑effective outcomes.
Cultivates alliances across the care continuum, building trust through active listening, engagement, and emotional intelligence.
Contributes to the development of care delivery models and environmental design, ensuring evidence‑based, accessible, affordable, and equitable patient care.
Ensures compliance with accreditation and regulatory standards.
Aligns nursing/clinical objectives with organizational strategic outcomes, participating in strategy planning and execution.
Promotes an inclusive workplace valuing diversity to achieve the organization’s vision and mission.
Maintains knowledge and ensures compliance with all regulatory and accreditation standards, Directives, policies, and SOP.
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.
Qualifications and Preferred Experience
Five years recent Operating Room experience.
Two years recent Operating Room hospital management experience.
BSN or MSN.
Current ACLS.
Preferred: Five years recent Operating Room experience; Two years recent Operating Room hospital management experience; BSN or MSN; Current ACLS.
Requirements of Employment
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.
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).
Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID‑19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP).
Physical Requirements
Moderate lifting, 15‑44 pounds; Light lifting, under 15 pounds.
Moderate carrying, 15‑44 pounds; Light carrying, under 15 pounds.
Pulling hand over hand, 8‑9; Pushing, 8‑9 hours.
Reaching above shoulder; Use of fingers; Both hands required.
Walking, 8‑9 hours; Standing, 8‑9 hours.
Repeated bending, 8‑12 hours; Climbing, legs only, 8‑12 hours; Both legs required.
Near vision correctable at 13” to 16” to Jaeger 1 to 4; Far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other; Ability to distinguish basic colors; Hearing (aid may be permitted).
Education and Accreditation
Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN), Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN), or Master of Science Degree in Nursing (MSN) must be recognized by the appropriate State‑accrediting agency and accredited by either the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). Foreign education must be accompanied by a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with the transcript.
Benefits
Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards.
Paid Time Off: 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays).
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.
How You Will Be Evaluated
Evaluation will be based on how well the applicant meets the qualifications above, with an emphasis on experiences that demonstrate leadership, decision‑making, and patient outcomes. Applicants will be evaluated for this job based on how well they meet the qualifications above, with a focus on the five dimensions of nursing: Practice, Veteran/Patient Driven Care, Leadership, Professional Development, and Evidence/Based Practice/Research.
Application Process
All applicants are encouraged to apply online. Download the required documents and submit the complete application package. Applications must be submitted by 2/24/ :59 PM (ET). The complete application package must include a resume, cover letter, and required documents.
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Worksite address
dallas, TX, 75215, US
Who can apply
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