Assistant Nurse Manager

Diversity Group; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Diversity Group is seeking a Non-Supervisory Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) to support the Nurse Manager in overseeing operations of a nursing unit. The ANM fosters team development, ensures compliance with clinical practice standards, and serves as a liaison between staff and leadership.

The role emphasizes leadership, regulatory adherence, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to drive safe, evidence-based patient care across the unit.

Qualifications

• Must be a registered nurse in the United States with full, active licensure.
• English proficiency required for clinical and regulatory communications.
• Graduate of an ACEN/CCNE-accredited nursing program; foreign grads need equivalency validation.
• State licensure and bridge program pathways may apply for temporary to permanent roles.

Responsibilities

• Develops care delivery models and environmental design to ensure equitable patient care.
• Ensures compliance with accreditation and regulatory standards.
• Drafts schedules and leave for final approval by the Nurse Manager.
• Oversees daily department functions and assigns workload to staff.
• Leads interdisciplinary care planning and supports staff development.

Skills

English proficiency

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Team development

Education

Nursing program accredited (ACEN/CCNE)

Tools

ACUSTAF

CPRS

Job description

Summary

The Non-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
• 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/13077564
• 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: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Preferred Experience: Previous leadership experience Knowledge of computer applications such as Excel - Word and PowerPoint 3-5 years of recent Emergency Department experience - with time serving in the Charge Nurse role Experience with use of ACUSTAF and CPRS is a plus Candidate must be able to multi-task while overseeing daily department functions - staff - flow and quality Physical Requirements: Eligible applicants must be physically and mentally able to perform efficiently the essential functions of the position - with or without reasonable accommodation - without hazard to themselves or others
• Depending on the essential duties of a specific position - usable vision - color vision - hearing or speech may be required
• However - in most cases - a specific physical condition or impairment of a specific function may be compensated for by the satisfactory use of a prosthesis or mechanical aid.

Duties

• The Non-Supervisory Assistant Nurse Manager (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
• Develops knowledge and ensures compliance with all regulatory and accreditation standards - directives - policies - and standard operating procedures (SOP)
• Duties include but not limited to: Drafts schedules and leave for final approval by the Nurse Manager
• Work with close supervision - is responsible and accountable for individual nursing practice and seeks direction from others as needed
• Manage workloads as assigned - organizes - and completes own assignments in an efficient and appropriate manner
• Participates in the development - implementation - and evaluation of interdisciplinary care
• Assisting with making recommendations for selection of candidates for employment
• Applying clinical knowledge/judgment to lead staff involvement in planning - decision making - and evaluating outcomes
• providing feedback to the Nurse Manager who ultimately ensures nursing personnel provides timely nursing care to that complies with generally accepted standards of practice
• Overseeing work assignments and providing 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
• Works with close supervision - is responsible and accountable for individual nursing practice and seeks direction from others as needed
• Manages workload as assigned - organizes - and completes own assignments in an efficient and appropriate manner
• Participates in the development - implementation - and evaluation of interdisciplinary care
• Plans and delivers technically competent care to patients in alignment with the ANA Standards of Nursing Practice
• Responsible and accountable for individual nursing practice and determines the appropriate delegation of tasks ensuring assigned delegated tasks are completed by team members
• Manages nursing care of patients - organizes - and completes own assignments in a safe and timely manner - assisting team members as necessary
• Participates in the development - implementation - and evaluation of interdisciplinary care
• Establishes a therapeutic relationship - allowing the patient to achieve optimal function through assessment and treatment of their health enhancing the patient experience - satisfaction - and/or safety Independently plans and delivers technically competent care to patients with complex needs in alignment with the ANA Standards of Nursing Practice
• Manages the care of patients - while organizing and prioritizing patient care needs - and ensuring assigned tasks are completed Functions as an emerging leader in providing direction to staff to identify - implement and evaluate patient care needs 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: 11:30am - 8:00pm - Monday - Friday with weekend and holiday coverage as needed
• (Work schedule is subject to change to accommodate the needs of the agency)
• Telework: Not Authorized Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized