Assistant Nurse Manager- Med/ Surg

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Federal benefits

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs seeks an energetic Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) at the John Cochran Division, VA St. Louis Health Care System, MO.

This leadership role supports the Nurse Manager in daily operations, staffing, and care coordination for a busy medical unit. Responsibilities include mentoring staff, ensuring high-quality patient care, and advancing evidence-based practices.

Qualifications

• RN licensure required in the United States
• Nursing degree from an accredited program
• Strong leadership and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Support the Nurse Manager in unit operations and staffing
• Oversee nursing leadership on assigned shifts
• Coordinate care delivery and ensure compliance with standards
• Mentor and evaluate staff performance
• Promote evidence-based practice and patient safety

Skills

Nursing leadership

Clinical supervision

Patient care coordination

Regulatory compliance

Education

ADN or Diploma in Nursing

BSN preferred

MSN with experience

Job description

Summary

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval - award amount (up to $200 -000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.

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/13108422
• 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 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: Minimum of 2 years Med/Surg experience preferred Supervisory experience preferred BSN preferred Physical Requirements: This position includes a level of physicality normally associated with duties performed by nurses such as direct patient care - and potentially long periods of walking - standing - sitting - moderate lifting - repeated bending - or kneeling
• Examples may include but are not limited to significant amounts of time standing assisting assigned patients - and utilization of safe patient handling and mobility protocols
• This position requires potentially long periods of continued walking - standing - and sitting
• The incumbent may be exposed to infected patients and contaminated materials and may be required to don protective clothing
• The incumbent may occasionally be exposed to patients who are combative secondary to delirium - dementia - or psychiatric disorders
• The incumbent must be a mature - flexible - sensible individual capable of working effectively in stressful situations - able to shift priorities based on patient needs
• Must comply with any Employee Health requirements as a condition of employment.

Duties

• The Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) position is located at the John Cochran Division - VA St
• Louis Health Care System - St
• Louis - MO
• The 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 knowledge - competence - proficiency and expertise with leadership responsibilities and is often considered part of the succession plan for future Nurse Manager (NM) positions - providing opportunities to develop management skills and prepare for higher-level leadership
• Develops/ model's clinical competence - functions as a proficient clinician/ 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
• Major duties and responsibilities of the position: Support the NM with the operation of their designated unit(s)
• Provide 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
• Function as a role model - educator - practitioner - and leader
• Influence care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team to remove barriers and implement new evidence-based cutting-edge programs/processes
• Engage in professional organizations to enhance leadership and career growth
• Adhere to ethical principles in decision-making - fostering accountability at personal - organizational - and staff levels
• Equip staff with tools for competent care and promotes an environment accountability for high-quality - cost-effective outcomes
• Promote alliances across the care continuum - building trust through active listening - engagement - and emotional intelligence
• Contribute to the development of care delivery models and environmental design - ensuring evidence-based - accessible - affordable - and equitable patient care
• Ensure compliance with accreditation and regulatory standards
• Align nursing/clinical objectives with organizational strategic outcomes - participating in strategy planning and execution
• Maintain knowledge and ensures compliance with all regulatory and accreditation standards - directives - policies - and standard operating procedures (SOP)
• The ANM is typically responsible for assisting the Nurse Manager (NM) but is not responsible for independently carrying out the expectations of a NM on a routine basis
• Some common examples include but are not limited to: Drafting schedules and leave for final approval by the NM
• Providing input into the performance of employees with the final evaluation completed by the NM
• Assisting with making recommendations for selection of candidates for employment
• Applying clinical knowledge/judgement to lead staff involvement in planning - decision-making - and evaluating outcomes
• providing feedback to the NM who ultimately ensures nursing personnel provide timely nursing care 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 - 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 - Six 12-hour shifts and one 8-hour shift per pay period
• Schedule tours - may include days - nights - weekends - and holidays depending on the needs of the unit
• Telework: Not Available
• Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
• EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact [e-mail] - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
• Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized.