What are the responsibilities and job description for the Primary Care Assistant Nurse Manager (Janesville/Freeport) position at U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs?
Summary
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.
Qualifications
Basic Requirements:
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.
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 licensure/certification
- Preferred Experience: BSN or Higher preferred Grade Determinations: The following Scope - Education and Dimension criteria must be met in determining the grade assignment of candidates - and if appropriate - the level within a grade
- The Dimension requirements (Practice - Veteran/Patient Driven Care - Leadership - Professional Development and Evidence-Based Practice/Research) are detailed for each grade and level within the online assessment: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13011738
- Grade/Level Scope Education Nurse I - Level I Delivers fundamental - knowledge-based care to assigned clients while developing technical competencies
- An Associate Degree (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing - with no additional professional nursing required
- Nurse I - Level II Demonstrates integration of biopsychosocial concepts - cognitive skills and technically competent practice in providing care to clients with basic or complex
- An ADN or Diploma in Nursing AND 1 year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I - Level 1 ;OR a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) with no additional professional nursing experience required
- Nurse I - Level III Demonstrates proficiency in practice based on conscious and deliberate planning
- Self-directed in goal setting for managing complex client situations
- An ADN or Diploma in Nursing AND 2 years of professional nursing experience in which one year is equivalent to Nurse I - Level 2
- OR a BSN and 1 year of professional nursing experience equivalent to the Nurse I - Level 2
- OR a Master's degree in nursing (MSN) and no additional professional nursing experience
- OR a Master's degree in a *related field with a BSN and no additional professional nursing experience
- Nurse II Demonstrates leadership in delivering and improving holistic care through collaborative strategies with others
- A BSN with 2 years of professional nursing equivalent to Nurse I - Level 3
- OR an MSN with one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I - Level 3
- OR a Master's degree in a *related field with a BSN and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I - Level 3
- OR a Doctoral degree in Nursing with no professional nursing experience
- OR a Doctoral degree in a *related field with a BSN with no additional professional nursing experience
- Nurse III Executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership - experience and creative approaches to management of complex client care beyond the immediate practice setting
- MSN and 2 years of specialized nursing experience - one of which is equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III
- OR a Master's degree in *related field with BSN and two years of specialized nursing experience - one of which is equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III
- OR a Doctoral degree in Nursing with and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III
- OR a Doctoral degree in a *related field with a BSN and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III
- *Note: Foreign education programs/degrees are not creditable as related degrees
- Reference: VA Regulations - specifically VA Handbook 5005 - Part II - Appendix G-6 Nurse Qualification Standard
- This can be found in the local Human Resources Office
- Physical Requirements: Walking - bending - stooping - and some lifting in the direct care of patients
- There may also be extended periods of sitting
- This position also requires that the staff member be able to wear a lead apron for an extended period of time.
- This role combines clinical proficiency with leadership responsibilities and is often considered part of the succession plan for future NM positions - providing opportunities to develop management skills and prepare for higher-level leadership
- Functions as a proficient clinician and is responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process when providing or overseeing direct patient care
- 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
- Demonstrates sound decision-making and judgment and possess excellent interpersonal skills
- Self-directed and influences care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team and leading innovative process improvement initiatives
- While working in partnership with the Nurse Manager - functions as a Supervisor and Clinical Coordinator assuming responsibility for the operation of the designated unit
- This may include: onsite coverage at designated CBOC(s) per the assigned Northern Tier/Southern Tier - participating in the hiring process
- supervising and ongoing evaluation of care delivered by all nursing staff and employees assigned to the CBOC/Annex via Nursing Proficiencies and icr performance appraisals
- The ANM is charged with contributing to the establishment and implementation of evidence based nursing standard of practice - monitoring the quality of care by means such as 2-day post discharge - including any other primary care related reports - scores - reminders or PACT quality indicators
- ANM will also assure all education - competencies and staff orientations process in the unit are complete with consultation with NM
- ANM will assist the P1 process and keep track of the progress of P1 projects - All Employee Survey Results - Press Ganey responses - SHEP scores - VSignals - Hand Hygiene - and MDRO Teaching to ensure quality care to our Veteran Patients
- The ANM is accountable to address storage - recall and replacement of medications - including transportation of specimen and medications
- Assist with addressing and maintaining building operations in collaboration with Nurse Manager and Clinic Manager as well as the property owner - VA environmental services - and VA engineering services
- The ANM will provide oversight of staffing needs - leave request - and payroll
- The ANM will provide hands-on clinical support in the nurse PACT roles during times of limited staffing resources
- The ANM will facilitate HRO huddles as needed
- The ANM will facilitate and or assist with nurse staff meetings
- he ANM has the authority to provide verbal and written counseling in collaboration with HR - Union and NM
- ANM will need to promote and adhere to the PACT model of care
- The ANM will promote - create - demonstrate and ensure a positive - culturally diverse work force in which the values and needs of all individual are respected while enhancing patient care delivery and professional development of Nursing staff
- The ANM will manage the CBOC/Annex in the absence of the Nurse Manager
- VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards Work Schedule: Mon-Fri - Day Shift Telework: Yes
- Ad-Hoc - as determined by the agency policy
- Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
Salary : $102,125 - $153,467