The Salem Veterans Affairs Medical Center is looking for Primary Care/Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) Nurse Manager (NM). The NM provides direct supervisory authority and responsibility for the management, guidance, and coordination of all operational elements for Primary Nursing Service and the CBOCs. The NM is responsible for the management of Nursing Practice, Nursing Operations and Community Based Outpatient Operations within their external standards. The Nurse Manager is directly responsible to the Chief Nurse of Primary Care and is responsible and accountable for the delivery of quality nursing care to a culturally diverse Veteran patient population. The Nurse Manager is responsible for providing clinical and administrative leadership. As a nursing leader, the Nurse Manager is responsible for the management of Nursing Practice, Nursing Operations and Community Based Outpatient Operations within their external standards, such as The Joint Commission. The Nurse Manager is an active member of disciplinary teams. S/he plays a key role in the ongoing systematic evaluation and improvement of the quality and effectiveness of nursing and administrative care and services as they affect patient outcomes. The incumbent provides guidance and direction to the performance improvement process. The Nurse Manager collaborates with interdisciplinary team members, including other program and service leaders at the local and network levels. The registered nurse is responsible for and directs all day to day functions of the Community Based Outpatient Clinic and operates as a team leader for management of the clinic. Through the management team, oversees the development and implementation of all policies and procedures, planning, directing, supervising, and coordination of all activities of the Community Based Outpatient Clinic. Works to integrate all clinic activities with those of the Medical Center and VISN on behalf of Veterans and is designated as the Contracting Officer (COR) and Fund Control Official (FCP) for the clinic in order to perform contract authorization within delegated authority and monitor contracts while maintaining costs, tracking workload and ensuring adequate services are provided. Duties include but not limited to: Takes a leadership role in utilizing problem-solving methodologies to resolve system and/or process problems that impact on patient care or staff performance. Demonstrates role modeling, leadership and advanced clinical expertise to improve the delivery of patient care through the use of the nursing process for patient requiring specialized/complex care. Develops creating, innovative strategies to resolve problems and/or promote positive outcomes in collaboration with nursing/medical center leaders. Collaborates with Case Managers, Clinical Specialist, other Nurse Managers, Chief Nurses and the Associate Director for Patient /Nursing Service, Chief of Staff and other services, such as Health Administration Service and all other clinical services in the application of nursing process to improve outcomes for programs. Utilizes creative problem solving methodologies to resolve problems that impact on patient care or staff performance. Uses team approach to identify, analyze and resolve problems. Analyze ethical/care issues, applying appropriate theoretical principles and ensures application of institutional policy. Serves as a resource and advocate for the protection of patient/family rights and personal values and belief systems. Promotes a climate in which employees are encouraged to report those situations that may adversely affect the delivery of patient care. Establish a mechanism for reporting and handling instances of incompetent, unethical or illegal practice. Promotes a climate in which employees are encouraged to report those situations that may adversely affect the delivery of patient care. Maintains privacy and confidentiality of staff and patient data, including the written and automated medical record and patient communication. Independently prioritizes, organizes, delegates and/or completes own assignments based upon patient care needs and competencies of providers. Effectively utilizes support services, education, and other resources and takes action through referrals, consults, and direct actions to ensure patient care needs are met. Ensures that assignments are delegated based on staff competency and patient needs. Identifies and initiates corrective measures in the event of job related injuries. Demonstrates knowledge of the OWCP process. Ensures adherence to all safety and health standards, regulations and work practices and the use of personnel protective equipment as required. Ensures appropriate monitoring of on the job injuries and works with staff to prevent injuries. Demonstrates responsibility for professional development of self and others. Maintains knowledge of current techniques, trends, and professional issues to enhance own performance through continuing education, current health care literature, and/or professional affiliations. Holds monthly staff meetings with minutes to facilitate communication. Work Schedule: Monday- Friday 0800-1630 Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required