Nursing Manager - Seattle, WA

As a Nursing Manager at Veterinary Emergency Group, you'll oversee the daily operations of the nursing team, ensuring excellent medical care and high customer service standards. Your responsibilities will include managing team workflows, supervising staff, scheduling shifts, and implementing nursing policies. You'll also mentor nursing team members and address any patient care issues, making it a dynamic and impactful role.

To qualify for the Nursing Manager position at Veterinary Emergency Group, you should have at least 5 years of experience in a clinical nursing or technician role, with 2 years in a leadership capacity. An AS or BS in Veterinary Technology and credentialing as a veterinary technician (CVT, RVT, LVT, LVMT) is required, along with a passion for emergency veterinary care and team leadership.

Veterinary Emergency Group fosters a supportive culture for Nursing Managers, emphasizing teamwork, openness, and personal growth. With robust leadership systems in place, you’ll collaborate closely with other leaders to ensure a united approach to patient care and staff development, prioritizing a positive work atmosphere.

Employees at Veterinary Emergency Group enjoy a range of benefits, including industry-leading compensation, generous employee pet discounts, health, vision, and dental insurance, 401K plans with company matching, paid parental leave, and unlimited continuing education opportunities, ensuring that your career can thrive while balancing personal life.

As a Nursing Manager at Veterinary Emergency Group, you will have the opportunity to shape the nursing team's culture and performance by providing guidance, encouraging staff development, and implementing best practices for patient care. Your influential role will help maintain high standards while fostering a learning environment for ongoing improvement.

When discussing your approach to team management, emphasize the importance of open communication, setting clear expectations, and fostering a collaborative environment. Share your experiences in building strong team dynamics and how you prioritize addressing concerns to maintain an engaged and motivated nursing team.

When addressing conflict resolution, share a specific example that illustrates your problem-solving skills. Explain the actions you took to mediate the situation, ensuring you focused on understanding both sides, maintaining respect, and working towards an amicable resolution while prioritizing team cohesion.

Detail your strategies for keeping nursing staff informed about best practices through regular training sessions, workshops, and mentorship opportunities. Highlight your commitment to fostering a culture of continuous learning where nurses feel encouraged to advance their knowledge and skills.

Explain how you prioritize collaboration between staff and integrate feedback from both the nursing team and medical directors to enhance patient care. Detail any initiatives or protocols you’ve implemented that focus on quality assurance and continuous improvement.

When discussing scheduling conflicts, emphasize your approach to flexibility and communication. Talk about how you actively listen to staff needs while balancing operational requirements, showcasing your commitment to supporting work-life balance and conflict resolution.

Share your experiences related to onboarding and training new nursing staff, including the development of training resources and mentorship programs. Highlight your commitment to ensuring new hires feel welcomed and equipped to succeed in their roles from day one.

Discuss your methods for setting measurable performance goals, conducting regular assessments, and providing constructive feedback to team members. Highlight your commitment to identifying strengths and areas for improvement to foster a culture of performance excellence.

When addressing your budgeting experience, explain your familiarity with managing nursing payroll and resource allocation. Detail how you forecast expenditures, monitor budgets, and ensure the nursing department operates within budgetary constraints while maintaining care quality.

Explain your strategies for creating a positive work environment, including recognizing achievements, encouraging teamwork, and promoting employee wellness initiatives. Discuss how these practices help to foster engagement, morale, and job satisfaction among the nursing team.

Share your passion for emergency veterinary care and your commitment to making a difference in the lives of pets and their owners. Discuss how the excitement of working in a fast-paced environment and the opportunity to lead and support a dedicated team inspires you.