Assistant Nurse Manager (Vascular Access & Transport Team)

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; Brockton (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, is seeking an Assistant Nurse Manager for the Nursing service at the VA Boston Healthcare System. The role covers day-to-day supervision of units at West Roxbury and Brockton campuses, with a full-time 40-hour schedule.

The ANM supports the Nurse Manager, oversees staff development and performance, and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to ensure high-quality patient care and compliance with standards.

Qualifications

• Must be proficient in English (written and spoken) per VA requirements.
• Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by ACEN or CCNE at time of program completion.
• Current, full, active nursing license in a U.S. state or territory.
• In cases of graduates of foreign schools, licensure validation may be required.

Responsibilities

• Supports the Nurse Manager with supervisory duties for 24/7 operation of designated units.
• Provides coverage for other ANMs as needed and directs staff orientation, training, and evaluation.
• Leads interdisciplinary collaboration to remove barriers and implement evidence-based practices.
• Promotes culturally competent care and maintains high-quality, cost-effective outcomes.
• Manages staffing, daily operations, and quality improvement across Vascular Access and Nurse Transport teams at West Roxbury and Brockton campuses.

Job description

Summary

This is an Assistant Nurse Manager position located in the Nursing service at VA Boston Healthcare System. This position is full-time at 40 hours per week. Selected candidate will perform duties at both West Roxbury & Brockton Campuses.

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/13094328
• 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 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: Placing peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) and midline catheters
• Vascular Access-Board Certified (VA-BC) certification
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical Requirements: All applicants must be physically able to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position.

Duties

• Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) supports the Nurse Manager (NM) with supervisory duties and responsibility and accountability for the 24/7 operation of their designated units
• They provide coverage for other ANMs as needed
• The ANM has responsibility and accountability for the direction and supervision of specific orientation - training - development of staff - and evaluation of individual staff performance
• They function as a role model - educator - practitioner - and supervisor providing leadership to the team
• They influence care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team to remove barriers and implement new evidence-based cutting-edge programs/processes
• The ANM engages in professional organizations to enhance leadership and career growth
• They adhere to ethical principles in decision-making - fostering accountability at personal - organizational - and staff levels
• They equip staff with tools for culturally competent care and promotes a culture of accountability for high-quality - cost-effective outcomes
• They cultivate alliances across the care continuum - building trust through active listening - engagement - and emotional intelligence
• The 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
• They promote an inclusive workplace valuing diversity to achieve the organizations vision and mission
• Include but not Limited to: Assistant Nurse Manager duties at both the West Roxbury and Brockton campuses - supporting oversight of the Vascular Access and Patient Transport Teams at both locations and the Nursing Assistant (NA) Float Team
• Responsibilities include supporting daily operations - staffing - staff development - competency validation - and quality improvement across these teams
• Candidates must be able to manage high-volume intravenous (IV) placement and phlebotomy services and provide direct clinical coverage as needed to support patient care and operational demands
• Candidates must demonstrate knowledge of the Infusion Nurses Society (INS) Infusion Therapy Standards of Practice and their application to safe - evidence-based vascular access care Work Schedule: Day shift - Hours flexible Compressed/Flexible: May be available
• Telework: Available for Ad-hoc only
• Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Notifications: This is not a bargaining Unit position
• Current or former employees must submit copies of their most recent Sf-50 - (Notice of Personnel Action)
• The SF-50 must identify the position title - series - grade - step - tenure and type of service (Competitive or Excepted)
• In some cases - more than one SF-50 may be required to show a higher grade previously held
• This position is in the Excepted Service
• The incumbent may be required to travel to other VA campuses and CBOC's
• 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 VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards