Assistant Nurse Manager - Emergency Department

About the role

The Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) supports the Nurse Manager (NM) with supervisory duties and responsibility and accountability for the 24/7 operation of their designated units. They provide coverage for other ANMs as needed.

Responsibilities

• Engages in professional organizations to enhance leadership and career growth
• Adequately 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
• 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
• Promote an inclusive workplace valuing diversity to achieve the organization’s vision and mission
• Maintain knowledge and ensure compliance with all regulatory and accreditation standards, Directives, policies, and standard operating procedures (SOP)

Requirements

Basic Requirements:

• English Language Proficiency
• Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate accrediting agency and accredited by one of the following accrediting bodies at the time the program was completed by the applicant: The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
• Individuals attending a master's level bridge program in nursing who have completed coursework equivalent to a bachelor's level degree in Nursing may have opportunity to become registered as a nurse with a state licensing board prior to completion of the bridge program
• Upon achievement of a State license - the individual may be appointed on temporary basis and later converted to a permanent appointment upon successful completion and graduation from the bridge program
• Current - full - active - and unrestricted registration as a graduate professional nurse in a State, Territory or Commonwealth (i.e. - Puerto Rico) of the United States, or the District of Columbia
• Graduate Nurse Technician (GNT) Exception: Candidates who otherwise meet the basic education requirements - but do not possess the required licensure - may be appointed at the entry step of the grade and level applicable to the completed nursing education as a GNT on a 120-day temporary appointment while actively pursuing licensure (may be extended up to two years on a case-by-case-basis)
• Note: Grandfathering Provision - All persons currently employed in VHA in 0610 series and performing the duties as described in the qualification standard on the effective date of the standard (1/29/2024) are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the grade held including positive education and licensure/certification
• Grade Determinations: The following Scope, Education and Dimension criteria must be met in determining the grade assignment of candidates, and if appropriate, the level within a grade

Qualifications

• Dimension requirements (Practice - Veteran/Patient Driven Care - Leadership - Professional Development and Evidence-Based Practice/Research) are detailed for each grade and level within the online assessment: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13000889

Skills

None specified in the provided job posting.

Benefits

None specified in the provided job posting.

Pay

Competitive salary - regular salary increases - potential for performance awards

Schedule

Monday through Friday - 7:00 am - 3:30 pm and per 24/7 unit needs

Application

This is not a virtual position.