Assistant Nurse Manager- Acute Care

James A Haley Veterans Hospital and Clinics has a vacancy for the assistant nurse manager (ANM) of our 4A unit. 4A is an acute 24 bed Med Surg unit. The Assistant Nurse Manager of the 4A unit at the James A Haley VA has designated supervisory authority, responsibility, and accountability for clinic nursing team operations, ensuring that subordinate personnel provide timely nursing care which complies with generally accepted standards of clinical practice.

The Assistant Nurse Manager for the 4A acute medical-surgical unit holds delegated authority and accountability for supervising nursing personnel and coordinating clinical operations within a 24-bed acute care environment. Responsibilities include assisting in staff scheduling, workload distribution, clinical oversight, performance evaluations, and competency development. The ANM ensures that nursing care delivery adheres to established standards of clinical practice, regulatory requirements, and organizational policies. Additional duties include supporting quality improvement initiatives, monitoring patient care metrics, facilitating interdisciplinary communication, and providing leadership presence on the unit. The ANM collaborates closely with the Nurse Manager to maintain a safe, efficient, patient-centered care environment and acts as a resource and role model to enhance team performance and patient outcomes Duties listed but not limited to: ANM engages in professional organizations to enhance leadership and career growth. They adhere to ethical principles in decision-making, fostering accountability at personal, organizational, and staff levels. They collaborate with the Nurse Educators to ensure staff have the appropriate orientation plan and education for annual competencies. They equip staff with tools for culturally competent care and promotes a culture of accountability for high-quality, cost-effective outcomes. They cultivate alliances across the care continuum, building trust through active listening, engagement, and emotional intelligence. Collaborates with the Nurse Recruiter in the recruitment process. Assists the NM with the responsibility of interviewing and selecting qualified candidates. 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. They promote an inclusive workplace valuing diversity to achieve the organizations vision and mission. ANM maintains knowledge and ensures compliance with all regulatory and accreditation standards, Directives, policies, and standard operating procedures (SOP). In collaboration with the NM, monitors compliance of accreditation and regulatory standards in assigned unit, ensuring continual readiness for all internal and external reviews/surveys. Maintains compliance with Human Resource policies and EEO guidelines. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards Pay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards Paid Time Off: 50 days of paid time off 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 (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory Work Schedule: Monday- Friday , 0730-1600 Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation/examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.