Registered Nurse - Nurse Manager

2 months ago
Battle Creek, Michigan, Michigan$91,242 to - $156,074 per yearFull TimeGeneral
✓ No Weekends

Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

Summary
The Battle Creek VA Medical Center is recruiting for a Registered Nurse - Nurse Manager. The Registered Nurse - Nurse Manager will function in Extended Care Service - Community Living Center Unit 84-2.

Summary
The Battle Creek VA Medical Center is recruiting for a Registered Nurse - Nurse Manager. The Registered Nurse - Nurse Manager will function in Extended Care Service - Community Living Center Unit 84-2.

Overview
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Accepting applications

Open & closing dates
02/03/2026 to 02/13/2026

Benefits & Compensation

$91,242 to - $156,074 per year

Benefits & Compensation

scale & grade
VN 00

Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Battle Creek, MI

Remote job
No

Telework eligible
No

Travel Required
Not required

Relocation expenses reimbursed
No

Appointment type
Permanent

Work Schedule

Full-time

Service
Excepted

Promotion potential
3

Job family (Series)
0610 Nurse

Supervisory status
Yes

Security clearance
Not Required

Drug test
Yes

Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk

Trust determination process
Credentialing
Suitability/Fitness

Financial disclosure
No

Bargaining unit status
No

Announcement number
CBSR-12876918-26-JC
Control number
856302700

This job is open to
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The public
U. S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U. S.
Federal employees - Excepted service
Current federal employees whose agencies have their own hiring rules,

Benefits & Compensation

scales and evaluation criteria.
Clarification from the agency
Current, Permanent employees of Battle Creek VA Medical Center and associated VA Clinics will receive first consideration.

NOTE: The 2-page Resume

Requirements

does not apply to this position. For more information, refer to Required Documents below.

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Duties
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The Nurse Manager of the Community Living Center functions as a clinical expert and is responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process when providing or supervising direct patient care

  • Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates delivery of care based on age specific components. Assumes responsibility for the coordination of care focused on patient education, self-management, and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care. They demonstrate sound decision-making and judgment and possess excellent interpersonal skills. They are self-directed and influences care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team and leading innovative process improvement initiatives
  • Executes position

Key Responsibilities

that demonstrate leadership, experience, and creative approaches to management of complex client care.

Duties include but are not limited to

Engage in professional organizations to enhance leadership and career growth.
Adheres to ethical principles in decision-making, fostering accountability at personal, organizational, and staff levels.
Equip staff with tools for competent care and promotes an environment of accountability for high-quality, cost-effective outcomes.
Promote alliances across the care continuum, building trust through active listening, engagement, and emotional intelligence.
Contribute to the development of care delivery models and environmental design, ensuring evidence-based, accessible, affordable, and equitable patient care

  • Ensure compliance with accreditation and regulatory standards.
  • Maintain knowledge and ensures compliance with all regulatory and accreditation standards, directives, policies, and standard operating procedures (SOP).
  • Evaluates outcomes of evidence-based decisions and practice changes for indi

Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Registered Nurse - Nurse Manager at Department of Veterans Affairs a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all General registered nurse listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

General — Registered Nurse Career Context

This General position at Department of Veterans Affairs is open to registered nurse candidates.

Registered Nurses have diverse career pathways from bedside care to telehealth triage, care coordination, and leadership roles with increasingly flexible scheduling options.

Compensation Analysis

Department of Veterans Affairs lists compensation for this registered nurse position at $91k to $156k annually.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Battle Creek, Michigan, Michigan.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
  • Transparent compensation ($91k–$156k)
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

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6.0

Work-Life Balance Score

Top 50%

Protective Factors (2)

No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)

Supportive environment (Culture alignment key)

Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

2mo ago

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