Registered Nurse - Assistant Nurse Manager

Quick Facts

• Role: Registered Nurse - Assistant Nurse Manager

Description

Support the Nurse Manager in the operation of assigned unit(s) by leading staff orientation, training, and development while helping evaluate staff performance. Improve care outcomes by collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to remove barriers and implement innovative, evidence-based programs and processes. Prepare staff schedules and leave requests for final approval and assist with staffing recommendations and clinical/administrative reporting.

Responsibilities

• Support unit operations and provide coverage for other Assistant Nurse Managers as needed

• Direct and oversee staff orientation, training, development, and individual performance

• Serve as a role model, educator, practitioner, and leader

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to implement evidence-based programs and remove barriers to care

• Prepare staff schedules and leave requests for Nurse Manager approval

• Provide input on employee performance (final evaluations by the Nurse Manager)

• Assist with recommendations for candidate selection

• Apply clinical knowledge to lead staff involvement in planning, decision-making, and outcome evaluation

• Oversee work assignments and assist with reports and fact-finding for counseling/disciplinary recommendations

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship (non-citizens only if qualified citizens cannot be recruited per VA policy)

• English proficiency (written and spoken) for direct patient care positions

• Nursing education: graduate of an accredited professional nursing school (ACEN or CCNE) or meet qualifying bridge/foreign education equivalency pathway

• Current, full, active, and unrestricted RN licensure in a U.S. state/territory/DC (or meet Graduate Nurse Technician temporary pathway while pursuing licensure)

• Selective Service registration (for applicable male applicants)

• Subject to background/security investigation

• Complete online onboarding and pre-employment requirements

• Testing designated position: urinalysis for illegal drug use prior to appointment (refusal results in denial)

• Seasonal influenza vaccination participation required

• May be required to serve a probationary period

Benefits

• Competitive salary with regular increases and potential performance awards

• Paid Time Off: 50 days/year (annual leave, sick leave, and Federal holidays)

• Retirement: traditional federal pension (with vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% contributions

• Insurance: federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care options

• Telework/virtual: not available

• Relocation/PCS: not authorized