Job Overview
Compensation
Salary
Range $91,680.00 - $129,120.00
Work Schedule
Day Shifts
Benefits
competitive salary
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
term life insurance
Job Description
The Kansas City VA Medical Center is a premier healthcare institution dedicated to delivering top-tier medical services to United States veterans. As part of the Veterans Health Administration, this medical center prioritizes comprehensive and compassionate care, ensuring that those who have served the country receive the respect, treatment, and support they deserve. The facility combines state-of-the-art medical technology with a deeply committed staff of healthcare professionals, all aiming to improve veterans' health outcomes and enhance their quality of life. The environment promotes collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning, making it a leading center for veteran healthcare in the region.
The role of Nurse Manager (ICU) at the Kansas City VA Medical Center is a pivotal leadership position focused on transforming critical care delivery within the Intensive Care Unit. This position offers a unique opportunity for a dynamic nurse leader to influence patient care, lead and inspire a dedicated team of critical care nurses, and drive improvements that directly impact the lives of veterans. Employed full-time with a Monday through Friday day shift schedule, this role is crucial in overseeing nursing operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and sustaining a culture of accountability, professionalism, and excellence.
As the Nurse Manager, responsibilities include coordinating patient care with an emphasis on education, self-management, and customer satisfaction. The leader in this role collaborates closely with interdisciplinary teams to influence care outcomes and spearhead innovative process improvements. This position values and promotes ethical decision-making, cultural competence, and engagement with professional nursing organizations for ongoing leadership development. The Nurse Manager champions an inclusive workplace culture, fosters trust through emotional intelligence, and contributes to the design of care models that are evidence-based, accessible, and equitable.
This role also involves compliance oversight with accreditation and regulatory standards, aligning clinical objectives with the organization’s strategic goals, and providing constructive feedback to peers to improve nursing practices. Additionally, the Nurse Manager supports professional development by creating a safe and supportive environment while encouraging evidence-based practice and knowledge sharing. The position demands experience in ICU nursing and prior management experience, ideally between 2-3 years, reflecting the need for strong expertise in critical care and leadership. The Kansas City VA Medical Center offers a competitive salary, a generous paid time off package including annual leave, sick leave, and federal holidays, as well as comprehensive federal benefits such as health, dental, vision insurance, and retirement plans, which further enhance the attractiveness of this opportunity for nursing professionals passionate about serving veterans and advancing their careers.
The role of Nurse Manager (ICU) at the Kansas City VA Medical Center is a pivotal leadership position focused on transforming critical care delivery within the Intensive Care Unit. This position offers a unique opportunity for a dynamic nurse leader to influence patient care, lead and inspire a dedicated team of critical care nurses, and drive improvements that directly impact the lives of veterans. Employed full-time with a Monday through Friday day shift schedule, this role is crucial in overseeing nursing operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and sustaining a culture of accountability, professionalism, and excellence.
As the Nurse Manager, responsibilities include coordinating patient care with an emphasis on education, self-management, and customer satisfaction. The leader in this role collaborates closely with interdisciplinary teams to influence care outcomes and spearhead innovative process improvements. This position values and promotes ethical decision-making, cultural competence, and engagement with professional nursing organizations for ongoing leadership development. The Nurse Manager champions an inclusive workplace culture, fosters trust through emotional intelligence, and contributes to the design of care models that are evidence-based, accessible, and equitable.
This role also involves compliance oversight with accreditation and regulatory standards, aligning clinical objectives with the organization’s strategic goals, and providing constructive feedback to peers to improve nursing practices. Additionally, the Nurse Manager supports professional development by creating a safe and supportive environment while encouraging evidence-based practice and knowledge sharing. The position demands experience in ICU nursing and prior management experience, ideally between 2-3 years, reflecting the need for strong expertise in critical care and leadership. The Kansas City VA Medical Center offers a competitive salary, a generous paid time off package including annual leave, sick leave, and federal holidays, as well as comprehensive federal benefits such as health, dental, vision insurance, and retirement plans, which further enhance the attractiveness of this opportunity for nursing professionals passionate about serving veterans and advancing their careers.
Job Requirements
- Valid registered nurse license from any US state or territory
- Minimum 2-3 years of ICU nursing experience
- Previous management experience
- Strong leadership and decision-making skills
- Ability to work Monday through Friday day shifts
- Commitment to professional ethics and cultural competence
- Knowledge of federal healthcare regulations and accreditation standards
Job Qualifications
- Registered Nurse with valid licensure
- Minimum 2-3 years of ICU nursing experience
- Previous management or leadership experience in a healthcare setting
- Strong understanding of regulatory and accreditation standards
- Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire multidisciplinary teams
- Experience with process improvement and evidence-based practice
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Job Duties
- Assumes responsibility for the coordination of care focused on patient education, self-management, and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care
- Influences care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team and creating innovative process improvement initiatives
- 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
- Cultivate 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
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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