Assistant Nurse Manager
About the role
The Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) supports the Nurse Manager with supervisory duties and responsibility and accountability for the 24/7 operations of their designated units.
Responsibilities
- Completes orientation according to expected standards.
- Manages workload as assigned, organizes, and completes own assignments in an efficient and appropriate manner.
- Participates in the development, implementation, and evaluation of interdisciplinary care.
- Establishes a therapeutic relationship, allowing the patient to attain, maintain, or regain optimal function through assessment and treatment.
- Engages patients, families, and other caregivers to incorporate knowledge, values, and beliefs into care planning without judgement or discrimination.
Requirements
- Knowledgeable of ethical issues related to professional nursing practice and follows established policies of the practice setting, VA, and ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses.
- Aware of high reliability principles to deliver consistent care and improve patient outcomes.
Qualifications
- Basic Requirements: English Language Proficiency, Graduation from a school of professional nursing approved by an accrediting agency, Current, full, active, and unrestricted registration as a graduate professional nurse in the United States.
- Nursing Education: An Associate Degree (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing, or a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
- Experience: 1-2 years of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I, Level 1; 2 years of professional nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I, Level 2; 1 year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I, Level 3; 2 years of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse II; 1 year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse II.
Skills
- Knowledge of ethical issues related to professional nursing practice.
- Awareness of high reliability principles.
- Ability to engage patients, families, and caregivers in care planning.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off: 50 days 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.
Pay
Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards.
Schedule
Varies
Telework
Ad-Hoc
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives
Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS)
Not Authorized
U.S. Citizenship
Required
Background/Security Investigation
Required
Other
Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Program
Requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
Required Documents
Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.
Education
Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) may be used to qualify for nursing positions.
Additional Information
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.