Registered Nurse - Supervisory Assistant Nurse Manager

Summary

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.

Duties

The Supervisory Assistant Nurse Manager supports the Nurse Manager in overseeing operations of a nursing unit/patient care area. The incumbent will foster team development, ensure compliance with standards of clinical practice, and serves as a key liaison between staff and leadership. This role combines clinical proficiency with leadership responsibilities and is often considered part of the succession plan for future Nurse Manager positions, providing opportunities to develop management skills and prepare for higher-level leadership. The ANM provides direct clinical and administrative supervision of CLC nursing operations during the assigned night tour, and ensures safe, individualized, Veteran-centered care, staff accountability for complete nursing documentation, purposeful rounding, fall prevention, infection control, staff staffing assignment, and mandatory Vocera communication. The ANM reports directly to the CLC (Extended Care) NM and escalates significant concerns through the established chain of command. The position functions as a proficient clinician and is responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process when providing or overseeing direct patient care, will provide the direction and oversight of specific orientation, training, development of staff, and evaluation of individual performance, and will function as a role model, educator, practitioner, and leader. They will assist the NM but is not responsible for independently carrying out the expectations of a NM on a routine basis. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Influences care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team to remove barriers and implement new evidence-based cutting edge programs/processes. Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates delivery of care based on age specific components. Assumes responsibility for the coordination of care focused on patient education, self-management, and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care. Serves as the first line supervisor of nursing personnel in the patient care area ensuring the head nurse/NM retains VA Handbook 5007 requirements (examples may include supervising the nursing assistants and/or licensed practical nurses in the patient care area or supervising the nursing personnel on evening and/or night shift). Approves schedules and leave for employees under their direct supervision. Appraises performance, recommending performance standards, and performance awards for employees under their direct supervision. Serves as hiring official during the recruitment process for employees under their direct supervision. Recommends proposed discipline or grievance adjustments for employees under their direct supervision. Drafts schedules and leave for final approval by the NM. Provides input into the performance of employees with the final evaluation completed by the NM. Assists with 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 NM who ultimately ensures nursing personnel provide timely nursing care that complies with generally accepted standards of practice. Oversees work assignments and provides 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. Equips staff with tools for competent care. Promotes an environment accountability for high-quality, cost-effective outcomes. Ensures compliance with accreditation and regulatory standards. Aligns nursing/clinical objectives with organizational strategic outcomes, participating in strategy planning and execution. Other duties as assigned. 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: Night Tour - 11:30pm to 8:00am. Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact [email protected], the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Qualifications

Basic Requirements: English Language Proficiency. In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7403(f), no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English. 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); OR 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. (Reference VA Handbook 5005, Appendix G6); OR In cases of graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing, possession of a current, full, active, and unrestricted registration will meet the requirement for graduation from an approved school of professional nursing to warrant an appointment as a Nurse who has completed an associated degree/entry level Nursing education program. Credit for foreign nursing education higher that associate degree/entry level requires a formal degree equivalency validation from a recognized equivalency evaluation accepted by VA such as International Consultants of Delaware (ICD). 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 licens