Registered Nurse Assistant Nurse Manager
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs · Charleston, SC · 4 wk ago
HealthcareFull-time
About the role
The Non-Supervisory Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) supports the Nurse Manager (NM) in overseeing operations of a nursing unit/patient care area. Fosters team development - ensures compliance with standards of clinical practice - and serves as a key liaison between staff and leadership.
Responsibilities
- Supports the NM with the operation of their designated unit(s)
- Provides coverage for other ANMs as needed
- Responsible and accountable for 24/7 operations and provides direction and oversight of specific orientation - training - development of staff - and provides input for the evaluation of individual staff performance
- Functions competently as a role model - educator - practitioner - and leader
- Influences care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team to remove barriers and implement new evidence-based cutting-edge programs/processes
- Drafting schedules and leave for final approval by the NM
- Providing input into the performance of employees with the final evaluation completed by the NM
- Assisting with making recommendations for selection of candidates for employment
- Applying clinical knowledge/judgment to lead staff involvement in planning - decision making - and evaluating outcomes
- Overseeing work assignments and providing reports of contact or assisting with fact findings as needed to provide the NM with the information necessary to make recommendations for counseling and/or disciplinary actions
- Engages in professional organizations to enhance leadership and career growth
- Adheres to ethical principles in decision-making - fostering accountability at personal - organizational - and staff levels
- Equips staff with tools for competent care and promotes an environment accountability for high-quality - cost-effective outcomes
- Promotes 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
- Promotes a workplace positively to achieve the organization's vision and mission
- Develops knowledge and ensures compliance with all regulatory and accreditation standards - directives - policies - and standard operating procedures (SOP)
Qualifications
Basic Requirements
- English Language Proficiency – in accordance with 38