Nurse- Nurse Manager- Acute Psychiatry 94B

To qualify for this Nurse Manager position (VN 00), you must meet basic education and licensure requirements, including English proficiency and graduation from an accredited nursing program. Grade determination considers education, scope, and length of nursing practice.

• English Language Proficiency: Must be proficient in basic written and spoken English per 38 U.S.C. 7403(f).
• Education: Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate accrediting agency and accredited by ACEN or CCNE at the time of program completion.
• Bridge Program: Individuals attending a master's level bridge program who have completed coursework equivalent to a bachelor's in Nursing may be appointed temporarily upon state licensure, then converted to permanent after graduation.
• Foreign Graduates: Must possess a current, full, active, and unrestricted registration as a graduate professional nurse in a U.S. state, territory, or the District of Columbia. Foreign education requires equivalency validation from a recognized service (e.g., International Consultants of Delaware).
• Licensure: Current, full, active, and unrestricted registration as a graduate professional nurse.
• GNT Exception: Candidates meeting education but lacking licensure may be appointed as a Graduate Nurse Technician on a 120-day temporary appointment while pursuing licensure (extendable up to two years).
• Grade Determination: Nurse III requires an MSN and 2 years of specialized nursing experience (one year equivalent to Nurse II) meeting all dimension requirements, OR a doctoral degree in Nursing with one year of specialized experience equivalent to Nurse II, OR a doctoral degree in a related field with a BSN and one year of specialized experience equivalent to Nurse II.
• Dimension Requirements: Practice, Veteran/Patient Driven Care, Leadership, Professional Development, and Evidence-Based Practice/Research are evaluated for grade assignment.
• Grandfathering: Current VHA employees in the 0610 series performing duties as described in the qualification standard as of 1/29/2024 are considered to have met all qualification requirements for their grade.

Serve as the designated first-line supervisory authority for assigned acute psychiatry units, ensuring 24/7 operational accountability.

• Provide coverage for other Nurse Managers as needed across the facility.
• Function as a clinical expert, overseeing all elements of the nursing process when providing or supervising direct patient care.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate delivery of care based on age-specific components.
• Coordinate care focused on patient education, self-management, and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care.
• Lead the cultural transformation toward the Whole Health System of Care, shifting from disease-focused to health and wellbeing approaches.
• Integrate conventional and Complementary and Integrative Health (CIH) approaches to optimize lifelong health and well-being as defined by the Veteran.
• Participate in interdisciplinary, complete care delivery emphasizing self-care and well-being.

U.S. Citizenship required; non-citizens may be appointed only when qualified citizens cannot be recruited per VA Policy.

• Subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment; refusal results in denial of employment.
• Selective Service Registration required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Subject to background/security investigation.
• Must complete an online onboarding process.
• Acceptable form of identification required for pre-employment (REAL ID compliant driver's license or state ID required after May 7, 2025).
• Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all VA Health Care Personnel (HCP).
• May be required to serve a probationary period.
• Complete all application requirements detailed in the Required Documents section.

A career with the U.S. government provides a complete benefits package.

• Access to a range of benefits designed to make your federal career rewarding.
• Eligibility depends on position type (full-time, part-time, or intermittent).
• Contact the hiring agency for specific benefits offered.

To apply for this position, complete the full occupational questionnaire and submit all required documents by 11:59 PM (ET) on 08/03/2026. Start by signing in to your the official application portal account (or create one at www.the official application portal). Follow the prompts to select your federal resume and supporting documents, then complete the online questionnaire. Click 'Submit My Answers' to submit your …

• Referred applicants may be contacted for an interview. Check your application status by logging into your the official application portal account.

This position is open to the public (U.S. Citizens, Nationals) and current federal employees of the hiring agency.

• The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply; use the provided Clinical Resume Document link.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a condition of employment; exemptions may be granted for medical or religious reasons.
• Wearing a face mask is required if an influenza vaccination exemption is granted.
• HCP in violation of the influenza directive may face disciplinary action up to removal from federal service.
• Veterans' Preference: Preference eligible candidates receive preference when qualifications are approximately equal for Title 38 positions. Claim preference in the questionnaire and provide DD-214 or other documentation.
• If you are currently on active duty and expect discharge within 120 days, submit documentation reflecting dates and character of service.
• Foreign education must be accompanied by a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency.
• Agency contact: Natassia Simmons, [email protected]. Address: VA Central Texas Health Care System, 1901 Veterans Memorial Drive, Temple, TX 76504.

The Central Texas VA Health Care System (CTVHCS) is part of the Veterans Health Administration, the largest integrated healthcare system in the United States. CTVHCS provides complete care to Veterans across Central Texas, with main facilities in Temple and Waco, and multiple community-based outpatient clinics. This Nurse Manager position is based at the Waco campus, which houses acute psychiatric services. CTVHCS is actively implementing the Whole Health System of Care, a VA-wide initiative that shifts from disease-focused treatment to a complete, patient-centered model emphasizing well-being and self-care. For applicants, CTVHCS offers a supportive environment for nursing leaders who want to influence Veteran mental healthcare delivery.