Registered Nurse (Assistant Nurse Manager)

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. The ANM has responsibility and accountability for the direction and supervision of specific orientation, training, development of staff, and provides input into the evaluation of individual staff performance. They function as a role model, educator, practitioner, and supervisor providing leadership to the team.

Duties include but not limited to: Supports work priorities and monitoring of OCC Clinicians in order to achieve program and system goals Demonstrates ability to communicate through role modeling and instruction of positive communication skills to promote an environment of acceptance, openness, and feedback Provides supervision and timely written evaluation of assigned staff Collects and reports database documentation, daily, weekly and monthly Prioritizes and consistently addresses customer concerns Monitors workload and manages staffing based on workload needs and reports significant information forward to Service Chief as necessary Provides overall management of the department staff's time and attendance Manages staff in delivering nursing care/services. Demonstrates sound administrative judgment in making decisions Promotes professional development and motivates employees to work at optimal efficiency Develops policies, protocols, and guidelines for staff related to work within the department In collaboration with the Third-Party Administrator ensures compliance with contract provisions Ensures compliance with VHA, system policies, T JC and other regulatory bodies and standards of operation Monitors performance metrics and implements performance improvement and systems redesign projects to address areas of concern Improves quality of care coordination between VA and community providers Assigns responsibility and delegates authority to effectively meet system objectives Demonstrates responsibility for performance improvement activities and utilizes the information to enhance quality of patient care provided and ensures staff participation Compiles and submits required reports in a timely manner including performance appraisals, proficiencies, performance improvement reports, certified time, and other workload and patient care data requested Completes special assignments and is a contributing member of Department and system councils and committees as assigned by the Service Chief Counsels/disciplines staff members as indicated by performance or attitude; documents according to prescribed procedures; and maintains an objective relationship with the staff Manages department resources within budgetary guidelines Complies with recruitment and retention policies and procedures Supports the timely completion of mandatory on-line in-service education programs and staff development Supports health promotion and risk reduction strategies Submits reports and documents to HRMS as required Duties continued in the Education Section 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, 08:00am - 04:30pm Telework: Not Available 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. 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.