Registered Nurse-Emergency Services Assistant Nurse Manager

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EDRP Authorized

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration (VA) in Orlando seeks a highly qualified Registered Nurse for Emergency Services. The role emphasizes leadership, staff development, and evidence-based nursing practice to improve patient outcomes.

Candidates must hold an active US nursing license and meet ACEN/CCNE accreditation standards, with potential eligibility for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP). The position includes a comprehensive federal benefits package and standard shifts.

Qualifications

• English language proficiency required.
• Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by accrediting bodies.
• State licensure and eligibility for licensure in nursing in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Oversees direction and guidance of staff orientation, training, development, and evaluation.
• Provides administrative support to the Nurse Manager in Emergency Services.
• Leads and coordinates delivery of care and discharge planning in the Emergency Department.
• Ensures adherence to evidence-based nursing standards of practice and professional development.

Skills

English language proficiency

Education

ASN/ADN or Diploma in Nursing

BSN (preferred)

Current, full, active license in any US State or DC

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/13041817
• 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: Charge nurse - ANM - or supervisor experience Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department experience within the last 5 years preferred Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical Requirements: This position may include a level of physicality normally associated with duties performed by nursing personnel such as direct patient care - and potentially long periods of walking - standing - sitting - moderate lifting - repeated bending - or kneeling
• Examples may include: Significant amounts of time standing assisting Veterans
• Utilization of safe patient handling and mobility protocols.

Duties

• Duties may include but not limited to: Responsible and accountable for the direction and guidance of the area specific orientation - training - development of staff - and evaluation of individual staff performance
• Oversees the processes for Emergency Services and provides administrative support to the Nurse Manager
• Influences care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team
• Demonstrates a high level of clinical expertise - leadership - and innovative approaches to manage complex care
• Applies skills necessary to coordinate and/or identify discipline-specific education needs - leadership training - professional staff development and mentoring
• Responsible for contributing to the establishment and implementation of evidenced-based nursing standards of practice
• Delivers fundamental - knowledge-based care to assigned patients while developing technical competencies
• Brings principles and theory with the application of critical thinking skills
• Leads and organizes delivery of care to assure continuity of care and peer accountability for practice - including access to care and discharge planning
• Uses advanced clinical knowledge/judgment to promote staff involvement in planning - decision-making - and evaluating outcomes
• Functions as an expert in clinical practice and/or areas related to the assigned roles and responsibilities
• Systematically evaluates current practice - and formulating outcomes for groups of patients and/or organizational processes within the Emergency Services
• Guides - develops - and supports staff - and uses professional standards of care - scientific evidence - and practice to evaluate programs and/or service activities
• In the absence of the Emergency Services Nurse Manager the Emergency Services Assistant Nurse Manager is the designated first-line supervisory authority and is responsible and accountable for the 24/7 operation of their assigned unit and provides coverage for other managers as needed
• Provides leadership in providing staffing coverage for the Emergency Services
• Creates a positive work environment which enhances care delivery and professional development of clinically competent staff
• Promotes a culturally diverse workforce in which the values and needs of all individuals are respected
• Registered professional nurse who is accountable to the Nurse Manager
• In collaboration with the Nurse Manager - functions as a supervisor and assumes accountability for the operation of Emergency Services
• This includes the management - supervision - and evaluation of care delivered by nursing and other allied health care staff
• 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: 0700-1530 (Flexible to meet department needs)
• 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