Assistant Nurse Manager (Community Living Center)

Quick Facts

• Role: Community Living Center (CLC) Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM)

Description

The CLC Assistant Nurse Manager supports the CLC Nurse Manager by overseeing operations of a nursing unit/patient care area. The ANM provides coverage for other assistant nurse managers as needed and is responsible for orientation, training, staff development, and performance evaluation. The role functions as a leader and educator who collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to remove barriers and implement evidence-based programs.

Responsibilities

• Serve as first-line supervisor of nursing personnel in the patient care area (including nursing assistants and/or LPN/LVNs)

• Approve employee schedules and leave for staff under direct supervision

• Appraise performance, recommend performance standards, and recommend performance awards

• Serve as hiring official during recruitment

• Recommend proposed discipline or grievance adjustments

• Perform administrative duties, potentially up to ~50% annually depending on unit needs

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship (limited non-citizen appointment only if qualified citizens cannot be recruited)

• English proficiency (basic written and spoken English)

• Graduate of an approved/accredited nursing program or qualify through VA education/licensure equivalency pathways

• Current, full, active, unrestricted RN license in a U.S. state/territory/DC (or qualify for the Graduate Nurse Technician temporary exception while pursuing licensure)

• Selective Service registration (if male and born after 12/31/1959)

• Subject to background/security investigation

• Complete online onboarding and pre-employment requirements using acceptable identification

• Pass pre-employment physical evaluation

• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program

Benefits

• Competitive salary with potential performance awards

• 50 days paid time off per year (26 annual leave, 13 sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays)

• Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% contributions

• Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care insurance options

• Full-time, day shift; telework available as determined by agency policy; virtual not applicable

• Relocation/recruitment incentives not authorized