Total 1,006 Manager job vacancies in San Bernardino, CA, USA

This position is necessary to directly supervise a team of six nurse educators and three nurse informaticists that provide services to clinical staff in the entire health care system in response to mandates, needs assessments, requests associated with performance improvement plans, quality and safety recommendations, national or VISN initiatives. These services include but are not limited to education, competency assessment, education reimbursement management, student placement and onboarding, learning management systems, software management, continuing education program management, Automatic Data Processing Application Coordinator (ADPAC) services, and REdI (ACLS, BLS) program management. The full-time Clinical Education Nurse Manager is responsible and accountable for managing the day-to-day operations of Clinical Education and is needed to provide valuable support in meeting the needs of the facility in a timely fashion.

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: Full time, hours vary on patient care needs.
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

• You will apply knowledge of mobile applications such as Maximo Anywhere, Microsoft Office Suite, and other enterprise software solutions.
• You will plan, schedule, and execute projects and studies aimed at evaluating and recommend improvements, effectiveness and efficiencies of the assigned functions and processes.
• You will use data processing software (e.g., Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, or similar software) to create reports.
• You will identify program trends through data analysis and direct the implementation of corrective action plans.
• You will plan, direct, control, and administer assigned programs elements and resources in connection with the assigned areas.

• You will be responsible for providing supervision, technical leadership, planning, program development, business development, coordination and management of all aspects of the projects, personnel and facilities.
• You will assign work to subordinates based on priorities, difficulty of assignments, and the capabilities of employees.
• You will develop performance plans, evaluate work performance of subordinates, and provide recommended rating of record.
• You will identify developmental and training needs of employees. As a technical supervisor, the selectee will participate in the execution of all programs.
• You will participate in formulation and implementation of the Division business plan, program development, technical and administrative objectives, and work with other competency leads to achieve these objectives.
• You will develop proposals, prepare and give presentations to sponsors, potential customers, and audiences both inside and outside NIWC Pacific.
• You will provide Program Manager (PM) support and activities for PEO C4I Program of Record or NIWC Pacific project, responsible for the execution of cost, schedule and technical performance.

The NM functions as a role model, educator, practitioner, and supervisor providing leadership to the team. They influence care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team to remove barriers and implement new evidence-based cutting-edge programs/processes.

Major duties include, but are not limited to:

• Engages in professional organizations to enhance leadership and career growth.
• Adhere to ethical principles in decision-making, fostering accountability at personal, organizational, and staff levels.
• Equip 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.
• Ensures compliance with accreditation and regulatory standards.
• Aligns nursing/clinical objectives with organizational strategic outcomes, participating in strategy planning and execution.
• Promote an inclusive workplace valuing diversity to achieve the organizations vision and mission.
• Maintains knowledge and ensures compliance with all regulatory and accreditation standards, Directives, policies, and standard operating procedures (SOP).
• Supports colleagues and other nurses through knowledge sharing to provide safe, quality nursing care. Fosters a safe and supportive environment conducive to the professional development of healthcare professionals. Contributes professional nursing perspective in discussions with the interdisciplinary team.
• Partners with others to effect change and produce optimal outcomes. Evaluates outcomes of evidence-based decisions and practice changes for individuals, groups, and populations. Responsible for the documented outcomes at the program or service level. Program or service level outcomes must be broad and complex and can be demonstrated at any organizational level within a facility.

Performs position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership, experience, and creative approaches to management of complex client care. Supports the Nurse Manager (NM) with supervisory duties, responsibility and accountability for the 24/7 operation of their designated units. Assumes responsibility and is designated as Acting Nurse Manager during temporary absence of of Nurse Manager (NM) to ensure continuity of operations. Accountable for the direction and supervision of specific orientation, staff development, evaluation and individual staff performance. Functions as an educator, role model and supervisor providing leadership to the team. They influence care outcome by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team to remove barriers and implement new evidence-based cutting-edge programs/processes.

As an Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) for SCI & Rehab Unit, engaging in professional organizations to enhance leadership and career growth is essential. They must adhere to ethical principles in decision-making, fostering accountability at personal, organization, and staff levels. Responsible of equipping staff with tools for culturally competent care, while promoting a culture of accountability for high-quality, cost-effective outcomes. They cultivate alliances across the care continuum, building trust through active listening, engagement, and emotional intelligence.

The Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) for SCI & Rehab Unit 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, and participates in strategy planning and execution. Promotes an inclusive workplace by valuing diversity to achieve the organization vision and mission.

Maintains knowledge and ensures compliance with all regulatory and accreditation standards, Directives (such as 1176), policies, and standard operating procedures (SOP). Demonstrates expertise in professional practice using the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation) with improved evidence-based and/or data-driven outcomes beyond the immediate practice setting.

Communicates and collaborates as an effective leader of the inter-professional team, and provide initiatives to improve Veteran/patient experience, satisfaction and/or safety beyond the immediate practice setting.

The Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) SCI & Rehab Unit is accountable to the Nurse Manager (NM)/designee of the SCI & Rehab Unit, the Chief Nurse of Surgery & Rehabilitation, the Deputy Associate Director for Patient Care Services and ultimately, to the Associate Director of Patient Care Services (ADPCS).


Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:00pm. May require rotating shifts, weekends and holidays.
Telework: Not eligible for Telework.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized.
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized.
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required.

Executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership, experience, and creative approaches to management of complex client care. Supports the Nurse Manager (NM) with supervisory duties, responsibility and accountability for the 24/7 operation of their designated units. Assumes responsibility and is designated as Acting Nurse Manager during temporary absence of of Nurse Manager (NM) to ensure continuity of operations. Accountable for the direction and supervision of specific orientation, staff development, evaluation and individual staff performance. Functions as an educator, role model and supervisor providing leadership to the team. They influence care outcome by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team to remove barriers and implement new evidence-based cutting-edge programs/processes.

The Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) for Inpatient Surgery Unit 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, and participates in strategy planning and execution. Promotes an inclusive workplace by valuing diversity to achieve the organization vision and mission.

Maintains knowledge and ensures compliance with all regulatory and accreditation standards, Directives, policies, and standard operating procedures (SOP). Demonstrates expertise in professional practice using the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation) with improved evidence-based and/or data-driven outcomes beyond the immediate practice setting.

Communicates and collaborates as an effective leader of the inter-professional team, and provide initiatives to improve Veteran/patient experience, satisfaction and/or safety beyond the immediate practice setting.

The Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) Inpatient Surgery Unit is accountable to the Nurse Manager (NM)/designee of the Inpatient Surgery Unit, the Chief Nurse of Surgery & Rehabilitation, the Deputy Associate Director for Patient Care Services and ultimately, to the Associate Director of Patient Care Services (ADPCS).


Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:00pm. May require rotating shifts, weekends and holidays.
Telework: Not eligible for Telework.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized.
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized.
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required.

• Establishes priorities, allocates resources and supervises the mobilization, demobilization, and reassignment of wildland fire suppression resources within the local, geographic, and national area.
• Manages fuels, weather, and intelligence data.
• Coordinates aircraft flight following.
• Ensures safe and efficient practices are followed.
• Develops, implements, and updates Dispatch Operations Guide, Expanded Dispatch Plans, etc.
• Assists in oversight of telecommunications equipment.
• Serves as subject matter expert during training development.
• Shares information with agencies, public, and media as needed.
• Provide day-to-day operations technical direction.
• Plans work, assigns work, provides employee performance input.
• Gives advice, counsel, and instruction to employees.

• Organize and coordinate the functions of the Decedent Affairs department. Receives notification of deaths of active duty and hospital deaths.
• Contact the command; relays available information; ensures body is properly identified; and ensures that Casualty Assistance Calls Officers are appointed/assigned.
• Determine the primary next of kin based on regulatory definition and the person authorized to direct the disposition of the remains.
• Ensure that remains are properly identified, released only with proper authorization, and that they are dispositioned properly in accordance with state, federal and DoD regulations.
• Provide information and explains to Casualty Assistance Calls Officers the different benefits, e.g., financial assistance, Social Security System, survivor benefits, VA benefits, civil service benefits, education, etc.
• Provide resources regarding state specific benefits available to family members.
• Review deceased's medical and dental records, in conjunction with physician and pathologist, and analyzes the past and current diagnoses to determine if the death should be reported to the County Medical Examiner.
• Monitor active-duty patients placed on Serious/Very Serious List and provides information to area coordinator to ensure a Casualty Assistance Calls Officers is on standby in the event of an active-duty death.
• Responsible for the inventory of active-duty member's personal effects on in-house deaths and proper disposition including ensuring that effects are returned to family in such a way to minimize suffering of family.
• Responsible for facilitating any request of the legal next of kin and follows up to make sure request has been honored.
• Coordinate with deceased active-duty member's command for information for death certificates, uniforms, escort and consignee mortuary information.

• You will be responsible for the overall integration of the production effort including but not limited to, the overhaul/repair of aircraft, engines, components, accessories, support equipment nd Calibration LAB
• You will manage a comprehensive, data-driven performance measurement framework to continually evaluate the status and progress of production-related activities by participating in daily production meetings and walk-arounds.
• You will provide direction to all program supervisors and to other personnel directly assigned or identified to support the product.
• You will plan work to be accomplished based on priorities and coordinates shared capacity.
• You will ensure that decision making within the team does not sub-optimize overall FRC-SW operations.
• You will give advice, counsel or instruction to assigned personnel.

The ANM has responsibility and accountability for the direction and supervision of specific orientation, training, development of staff, and evaluation of individual staff performance. They function as a role model, educator, practitioner, and supervisor providing leadership to the team. They influence care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team to remove barriers and implement new evidence-based cutting-edge programs/processes.
The ANM engages in professional organizations to enhance leadership and career growth. They adhere to ethical principles in decision-making, fostering accountability at personal, organizational, and staff levels. They equip staff with tools for culturally competent care and promotes a culture of accountability for high-quality, cost-effective outcomes. They cultivate alliances across the care continuum, building trust through active listening, engagement, and emotional intelligence.
The ANM 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. They promote an inclusive workplace valuing diversity to achieve the organizations vision and mission. Maintains knowledge and ensures compliance with all regulatory and accreditation standards, Directives, policies, and standard operating procedures (SOP).
The ANM will support and assist with patient care, dedicating at least 60% of their time to clinical functions. Examples of support include, but are not limited to, serving as charge nurse, facilitating breaks and lunches by assuming patient care coverage, and functioning as a resource for clinical staff.

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: 1530-2400
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

• Lead housekeeping aids in the accomplishment of daily housekeeping duties to ensure cleanliness of the facility is maintained.
• Perform limited supervisory duties such as checking in/out attendance and issuing work assignments in the absence of the supervisor.
• Work independently to carry out assigned objectives.
• Perform and lead team members in housekeeping duties such as cleaning, disinfecting and deodorizing all patient and public restrooms.
• Perform and lead team members in housekeeping duties such as bed making, sweeping and mopping floors, buffing, shampooing, vacuuming and cleaning carpet, and performing high and low dusting.
• Perform and lead team members in housekeeping duties such as washing walls, blinds, woodwork and the interior side of windows, polishing metal fixtures, cleaning glass doors, windows, and other glass surfaces.
• Interpret instructions pertaining to cleaning agents to ensure they are properly used to prevent damage to floors, furniture, walls and fixtures.
• Interpret policies, procedures and instructions to properly train housekeeping aids on proper mixing and safe and economical utilization of cleaning supplies.
• Interpret specific written methods, techniques, and procedures and oral and written instructions of the supervisor.
• Follow and train team members on specific steps to operate equipment and accessory tools such as wet/dry vacuum, scrubbing machines, wall washing equipment, rug shampooer, and spray and steam cleaning devices.
• Train team members to select proper equipment to perform specific tasks.
• Make minor repairs to tools and equipment when performing daily maintenance.
• Follow proper safety techniques and procedures to ensure regular and safe functioning of the facility.
• Follow all safety regulations and practices to prevent injury to self, patients, visitors and employees, or damage to government property.
• Follow sanitation procedures and infection control principles to maintain an aseptically clean and pleasant environment for patient care activities.

The Risk Manager RN assumes the following major duties and responsibilities:

• Serves as a subject matter expert for risk management. Working closely with service chiefs and others in planning, designing, integrating, implementing, modifying and administering the Risk Management Program. The RM maintains expertise through attendance at continuing education sessions, conferences and workshops.
• Provides advice and support to the medical center staff, directs the development and maintenance of programs designed to reduce risk at all levels within the healthcare delivery system, and provides professional management, educational assistance and policy development and implementation guidance in the area of risk management.
• Participates in the development of innovative, evidence-based approaches to the establishment, enhancement, modification, and/or improvement of care with a focus on risk management. Risk management activities encompass both inpatient and outpatient care, include all healthcare specialties and are integrated into the Quality Management Service.
• Demonstrates knowledge of current concepts and principles of process improvement and external review standards. Analyzes and interprets data to determine the effectiveness of the Risk Management Program, identifies opportunities for Risk Management Program improvement, and offers solutions.
• Monitors the Risk Management Program compliance with VHA policy, The Joint Commission standards and other regulatory agency requirements.
• Initiates, leads, and/or participates in quality improvement activities to collect data, analyze results, to improve organizational performance and recommend practice changes that will minimize risk to the facility and improve patient outcomes. Provides leadership in improving and sustaining the quality and effectiveness of care delivered in diverse or complex programs. Develops strategies to disseminate "lessons learned" to appropriate staff throughout the organization.
• Serves as a risk management resource/consultant at the facility and Network level.
• Provides consultation to the clinical staff regarding high risk, potentially liable situations.
• Plans, develops and conducts education and training programs related to risk management and related quality management topics.
• Collaborates with Deputy Chief and Chief QMS in the daily integration of risk management into the PI Program.
• Manages the administrative tort claim process at the facility level in collaboration with Deputy Chief QMS, Chief QMS, Regional Counsel, the Assistant U.S. Attorney and the Office of Medical Legal Affairs as appropriate. This includes coordinating Medical Advisory Opinions (MAO) and National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB) review process at the facility level.
• Investigates and provides resolution to facility small tort claims.
• Identifies and analyzes trends in settled tort claims. The analysis should identify corrective actions to decrease risk of patient injury and monetary loss or liability for the VHA.
• Assists facility leadership in the setting of institutional priorities related to risk management.
• Liaisons with the Patient Safety Managers regarding patient events requiring peer review, disclosure, Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and filing of Med Watch reports with FDA and/or manufacturer.
• Serves as Consultant to the Peer Review Committee (PRC) on disclosure and other issues.
• Conducts an annual assessment and evaluation of the Risk Management Program to determine the Program's effectiveness and ensures that findings of the Risk Management Program, including the annual assessment of the effectiveness of the program, are used to modify and improve the program and facilitate accomplishment of performance improvement goals and objectives.
• Participates in regulatory surveys as appropriate and participates in Continuous Readiness activities.
• Monitors the follow-up to recommendations specific to risk management resulting from The Joint Commission and other external review visits and formulates communication through the Deputy Chief and Chief QMS to external agents regarding these reviews.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

The Patient Safety Manager (PSM) RN assumes the following major duties and responsibilities:
The PSM is responsible for developing and managing the VA San Diego Healthcare System Patient Safety Program in accordance with regulatory agencies, VHA, Network and facility requirements; Serves as subject matter expert for patient safety and as such provides advice and support to the medical center staff, directs the development and maintenance of programs designed to improve patient safety at all levels within the healthcare delivery system, and provides professional management, educational assistance and policy development and implementation guidance in the area of patient safety; Works closely with the Chief and Deputy Chief of QMS to ensure an effective Patient Safety Program including assessing and monitoring organization compliance with professional standards of practice, The Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goals, develops educational programs to meet identified gaps and staff educational needs, and to develop, implement, and evaluate processes designed to promote patient safety and improvement initiatives through activities such as tracers, patient safety and environment of care rounds and clinical review; Responsible for monitoring, tracking and trending patient safety reports and works collaboratively with staff to ensure safe patient care processes/practices are implemented and sustained; Responsible for implementation of the Patient Safety Program in terms of patient incident review, analysis, and report preparation/submission; Facilitates and serves as consultants to staff on Root Cause Analysis, Healthcare Failure Mode Effect Analysis, and performance improvement teams; Conducts scheduled patient safety rounds with Facility Leadership and is responsible for reporting to and updating the Medical Center Director on issues of safety concerns; Participates in the development of innovative, evidence-based approaches to the establishment, enhancement, modification, and/or improvement of care with a focus on patient safety; Assesses and monitors organizational compliance with professional standards of practice and works to ensure VHA Patient Safety Advisories/Alerts/Notices and The Joint Commission sentinel event alerts are communicated to and implemented by the appropriate medical center staff; Ensures timely submission of completed action items to the National Center for Patent Safety Recall and Alert Database as well as the Patient Safety Assessment Tools surveys. Patient Safety activities encompass both inpatient and outpatient care, includes all healthcare specialties and are integrated into the facility's Patient Safety Program; Collaborates with the service chiefs, program directors and others in planning, designing, integrating, implementing, modifying and administering the Patient Safety Program. The PSM develops strategies to disseminate "lessons learned" to appropriate staff throughout the organization; Demonstrates knowledge of current concepts, principles and tools of performance improvement and internal and external accreditation/regulatory standards specific to patient safety and organizational improvement; Participates on facility and VISN committees/workgroups designed to promote patient safety, identify opportunities for program enhancement, develop and implement recommendations for program enhancement, and promote safety program awareness; Serves as the facility liaisons to the National Center for Patient Safety and are members of designated Councils and Committees as required by national guidance or facility charters; Demonstrates outstanding communication skills, acting as an advocate for improving quality patient care, healthcare outcomes, and healthcare delivery systems in support of VHA goals and initiatives at the local, VISN and national levels; Coordinates and provides Just-in-Time Training to staff assigned to conduct Root Cause Analysis activities; serves as advisor for all RCA facilitators, including Aggregate Reviews and HFMEAs; tracks all RCA action plans to closure, and reports status to Executive Leadership; Plans, develops and conducts education and training programs related to patient safety and related quality management topics; Participates in regulatory surveys as assigned; Participates in the Continuous Readiness Program (mock tracers, mock surveys, etc.) which includes preparation for The Joint Commission and other regulatory reviews; Serves on multidisciplinary healthcare councils, committees, teams and/or workgroups and applies sound principles in meeting facility priorities, organizational goals, VISN and VHA healthcare system mission, vision, core values/characteristics, and strategic plans & Performs other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: 07:30am - 4:00pm
Telework: Not Available
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Develops guidelines for VISN 22 laboratory information managers.
• Assesses clinical informatics effectiveness.
• Establishes and maintains quality assurance programs related to information technology.
• Serves as an authority on laboratory informatics technology platforms.
• Serves as a consultant to local, network, and national program officials.
• Keeps abreast of current research, clinical methods, and technical advances in the field.
• Develops and integrates new techniques, and procedures into laboratory programs.
• Provides direction and guidance to staff.
• Develops and manages laboratory interfaces and Laboratory Electronic Data Interchange (LEDI)
• Maintains active recruitment and personnel selection functions.
• Interprets and provides technical guidance on agency policies and procedures.

This is a bargaining unit position. This position is represented by AFGE. Please note that as provided for in the AFGE/VA Master Agreement the FIRST area of consideration for this position will be permanent employees of the local facility in which this position is being filled, the SECOND area of consideration will be all other eligibles.

The incumbent serves as a working leader for 1 WG-10 Maintenance Mechanic, 1 WG-9 Maintenance Mechanic, 2 WG-8 Maintenance Worker, 2 WG-8 Gardener, 8 WG-6 Cemetery Caretakers, temporaries, apprentices, and work studies as applicable. The Cemetery Caretaker Leader will also perform a variety of seasonal grounds maintenance tasks associated with interments, gardening, grounds maintenance and facilities maintenance on cemetery property.

Receives work assignments from the Supervisor (Operations Foreman). Relays to other workers instructions received from the supervisor, provides adequate work for the entire crew. Ensures that required plans, equipment, materials, tools, and appropriate supplies necessary to complete assigned tasks are obtained from appropriate sources. Brings to the Foreman's attention any shortages of personnel, equipment, or other resources that may have impact on the work.

Work schedule: May be required to work Monday through Friday to include occasional weekends. Due to the mission of the National Cemetery, the cemetery cannot be closed for more than 2 consecutive days at any given time. Additionally, when a Federal holiday falls on a Monday or Friday, staff may be required to work on that holiday or a Saturday. All staff is required to work Memorial Day each year. Staff will be required to work overtime, weekends and holidays when necessary to meet the needs of the cemetery. Occasionally staff may be called back to the facility to perform emergency overtime work.

Compressed/Flexible Schedule: Not Available

Position Description Title/PD#: Cemetery Caretaker Leader/ PD1614557
The full performance level of this position is WL -10

Relocation Expenses: Not Authorized
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required