Registered Nurse - Supervisory Assistant Nurse Manager

The 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. This role combines clinical expertise with leadership responsibilities and is often considered part of the succession plan for future NM positions.

Major duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: Supports the Nurse Manager with the operation of their designated unit(s). Exercises the authority to direct work, assign duties, evaluate employee performance, recommend employee awards, approve or deny leave, recall employees to duty, propose discipline or grievance adjustments for employees under their direct supervision: Serve as first-line supervisor of nursing personnel in the patient care area ensuring the head nurse/nurse manager retains VA Handbook 5007 requirements (examples may include but are limited to supervising the nursing assistants and/or licensed practical/vocational nurses (LPN/LVNs) in the patient care area or supervising the nursing personnel on evening and/or night shift). Approve schedules and leave for employees under their direct supervision. Appraise performance, recommending performance standards, and recommending performance awards for employees under their direct supervision. Serve as hiring official during the recruitment process for employees under their direct supervision. Recommend proposed discipline or grievance adjustments for employees under their direct supervision. Assist the nurse manager with personnel on the unit who they do not directly supervise: Draft schedules and leave for final approval by the nurse manager. Provides input into the performance of employees with the final evaluation completed by the nurse manager. Assist with making recommendations for selection of candidates for employment. Applies clinical knowledge/judgement to lead staff involvement in planning, decision-making, and evaluating outcomes; providing feedback to the nurse manager who ultimately ensures nursing personnel provide timely nursing care that complies with generally accepted standards of practice. Oversee work assignments and provide reports of contact or assist with fact findings as needed to provide the nurse manager with the information necessary to make recommendations for counseling or disciplinary actions. Equip staff with tools for competent care and promote an environment accountability for high-quality, cost-effective outcomes. Contribute to the development of care delivery models and environmental design, ensuring evidence-based, accessible, affordable, and equitable patient care. 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 to Friday, 7:30 am - 4:00 pm. Compressed/Flexible: Available 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.