What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse - Assistant Nurse Manager - Medical Specialty Clinic position at U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs?
Summary
Thank you for your interest in the Full-Time Registered Nurse - Assistant Nurse Manager Medical Specialty Clinic for Patient Care Services within the Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans' Hospital - Columbia - Missouri.
Qualifications
Basic Requirements:
Thank you for your interest in the Full-Time Registered Nurse - Assistant Nurse Manager Medical Specialty Clinic for Patient Care Services within the Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans' Hospital - Columbia - Missouri.
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
- 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/12935765
- 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
- Preferred Experience: Management/supervisory Leadership Outpatient Specialty Care - Procedural Nurse Navigator/Care Coordinator Chemotherapy/Infusion Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
- Physical Requirements: Heavy Lifting (45 lbs and over)
- Moderate Carrying (15-44 lbs)
- Light Carrying (under5 lbs)
- Straight Pulling (1 hour)
- Pushing (1 hour)
- Reaching above shoulder
- Use of fingers
- Both hands required
- Walking (up to 8-12 hours)
- Standing (up to 8-12 hours)
- Kneeling (1 hour)
- Repeated bending (up to 1 hour)
- Climbing - legs only (1 hour)
- Climbing - use of legs and arms
- Both legs required
- Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously
- Near vision correctable at 13"" to 16"" so Jaeger 1 to 4
- Mental and emotional stability
- Far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other
- Both eyes required
- Depth perception
- Ability to distinguish basic color
- Ability to distinguish shades of colors
- Hearing (aid permitted).
- General Description of Assigned Duties: 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 - providing opportunities to develop management skills and prepare for higher-level leadership
- Functions as a clinical expert 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
- Functions or Scope of Assigned Duties: The Supervisory ANM supports the NM with the operation of their designated unit(s)
- Provides coverage for other ANMs as needed
- Responsible and accountable for the direction and oversight of specific orientation - training - development of staff - and evaluation of individual staff performance
- Functions as a role model - educator - practitioner - and leader
- Influences care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team to remove barriers and implement new evidence-based cutting-edge programs/processes
- The Supervisory ANM is typically responsible for assisting the NM but is not responsible for independently carrying out the expectations of a NM on a routine basis
- Exercises the authority to direct work - assign duties - evaluate employee performance - recommend employee awards - approve or deny leave - recall employees to duty - propose discipline - and to adjust their grievances - or to effectively recommend such proposed discipline or grievance adjustments for employees under their direct supervision
- The Supervisory ANM engages in professional organizations to enhance leadership and career growth
- Adheres to ethical principles in decision-making - fostering accountability at personal - organizational - and staff levels
- Equips staff with tools for competent care and promotes an environment accountability for high-quality - cost-effective outcomes
- Promotes alliances across the care continuum - building trust through active listening - engagement - and emotional intelligence
- The Supervisory ANM contributes to the development of care delivery models and environmental design - ensuring evidence-based - accessible - affordable - and equitable patient care
- Ensures compliance with accreditation and regulatory standards
- Aligns nursing/clinical objectives with organizational strategic outcomes - participating in strategy planning and execution
- Promotes a workplace positively to achieve the organization's vision and mission
- Maintains knowledge and ensures compliance with all regulatory and accreditation standards - directives - policies - and standard operating procedures (SOP)
- 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: Full-Time - Monday to Friday - Day Shift - Flexible Hours - tour will be discussed during the interview Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
- Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Salary : $83,401 - $153,279