Garland Dermatology/Bonham Specialty Clinic Nurse Manager

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.

The Ambulatory Care Nurse Manager is accountable for the management, supervision, and evaluation of patient care delivery and nursing personnel within assigned outpatient specialty clinics. As a nursing leader, the incumbent is responsible for contributing to the establishment, implementation, and evaluation of nursing standards of practice, patient care, access, and safety. The Nurse Manager provides leadership for clinical operations, quality improvement, staff development, patient safety, access initiatives, and strategic priorities while ensuring the delivery of safe, effective, evidence-based care for Veterans. The incumbent collaborates with interdisciplinary experts across ambulatory care services to address clinical practice issues, optimize clinic operations, improve Veteran access, and achieve organizational goals. The position may entail other duties as assigned. Provides first-line supervisory leadership and accountability for the day-to-day operations of assigned ambulatory care clinics. Plans, directs, coordinates, and evaluates nursing care delivery to ensure safe, high-quality, Veteran-centered outpatient care. Supervises nursing and support staff, including orientation, training, competency assessment, coaching, mentoring, and performance evaluation. Manages staffing resources, schedules, leave, and workload distribution to support clinic operations and patient care needs. Serves as a clinical leader, role model, educator, practitioner, and resource for staff and interdisciplinary team members. Oversees nursing care delivery for Veterans receiving specialty outpatient services and treatments across the continuum of care. Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members to remove barriers to care and implement evidence-based programs and processes that improve patient outcomes. Supports quality improvement, patient safety, and performance improvement initiatives using evidence-based practice principles. Promotes a culture of accountability, professionalism, ethical practice, and high-quality, cost-effective care. Ensures compliance with accreditation standards, VHA directives, regulatory requirements, facility policies, and standard operating procedures. Participates in the development and implementation of care delivery models that support accessible, equitable, and Veteran-centered care. Aligns nursing and clinical operations with organizational goals and priorities. Promotes patient advocacy and exceptional customer service for Veterans, families, caregivers, and stakeholders. Maintains responsibility for information security, privacy compliance, records management, and protection of sensitive information. Provides coverage for other Nurse Managers and supports organizational initiatives as operational needs dictate 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: M-F 0730-1600/0800-1630 Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact VISN17EDRP2@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

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 evaluation/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. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 2-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the Agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the Agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.