Registered Nurse - Infusion Assistant Nurse Manager

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

VA Nurse Total Rewards

Job summary

The Assistant Nurse Manager in the Infusion Department, serving Aurora, CO and Colorado Springs, CO, collaborates with the Nurse Manager on orientation, training, staff development, performance evaluation, staffing, workflow and quality initiatives. This role requires travel to Colorado Springs at least once weekly and dedicates up to 50% of time to direct patient care.

Preferred Infusion/Oncology experience and leadership background support eligibility for advancement within nursing leadership.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by accrediting bodies such as ACEN or CCNE
• Current, full, active, and unrestricted registration as a graduate professional nurse in a State
• Preferred Experience: Infusion/Oncology experience along with ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy/Immunotherapy certification preferred
• Previous leadership/management experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first line supervisor of nursing personnel in the patient care area ensuring the head nurse/NM retains VA Handbook 5007 requirements
• Approve schedules and leave for employees under their direct supervision
• Appraise performance - recommend performance standards - and recommend performance awards for employees under their direct supervision
• Serve as hiring official during the recruitment process for employees under their direct supervision
• Draft schedules and leave for final approval by the NM
• Provide input into the performance of employees with the final evaluation completed by the NM
• Assist with making recommendations for selection of candidates for employment

Skills

English language proficiency

Nursing supervision

Staff development

Performance evaluation

Leadership

Education

Nursing degree (ADN/ BSN)

State nursing license

Foreign education evaluation

Job description

Summary

The Assistant Nurse Manager collaborates with the Nurse Manager on orientation - training - staff development - performance evaluation - staffing - workflow - and quality initiatives for the Infusion department - which includes two clinics and oncology nurse navigators in Aurora - CO and Colorado Springs - CO. This working manager role requires travel to the Colorado Springs clinic at least once weekly and dedicates up to 50% of time to direct patient care.

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
• Preferred Experience: Infusion/Oncology experience along with ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy/Immunotherapy certification preferred
• Previous leadership/management experience preferred
• 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/13067215
• 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/
• Physical Requirements: The position involves considerable standing - walking - stooping - bending - reaching - lifting - and turning
• It requires restraining confused patients - repositioning patients - assisting with transferring patients to Wheelchairs/stretchers/cars - and transporting them to other departments or facilities
• Mechanical devices available and are required to be used for heavy or difficult to lift patients
• The work may involve pushing or lifting weight in excess of 50 pounds and going up and down flights of stairs
• The RN may be exposed to infected patients and contaminated materials and may be required to don protective clothing in isolation situations or operative/invasive procedures
• This position requires visual acuity - good hearing - distinctive speech and manual dexterity
• The position requires the nurse to work for periods of time with arms above shoulder level with neck in a fully flexed or extended position and the ability to physically control or protect his/herself from physically abusive patients.

Duties

• https://youtu.be/EGW4PMZvJto?si=_f7pNchVqoK1KZal Duties and responsibilities include - but are not limited to - the following: Serve as the first line supervisor of nursing personnel in the patient care area ensuring the head nurse/NM retains VA Handbook 5007 requirements (examples may include but are not limited to supervising the nursing assistants and/or licensed practical/vocational nurses (LPN/LVNs) in patient care area or supervising the nursing personnel on evening and/or night shift)
• Approve schedules and leave for employees under their direct supervision
• Appraise performance - recommend performance standards - and recommend performance awards for employees under their direct supervision
• Serve as hiring official during the recruitment process for employees under their direct supervision
• Recommend proposed discipline or grievance adjustments for employees under their direct supervision
• Responsible for assisting the NM with personnel on the unit who they do not directly supervise
• Draft schedules and leave for final approval by the NM
• Provide input into the performance of employees with the final evaluation completed by the NM
• Assist with making recommendations for selection of candidates for employment
• Apply clinical knowledge/judgement to lead staff involvement in planning - decision making - and evaluating outcomes
• provide feedback to the NM who ultimately ensures nursing personnel provide timely nursing care that complies with generally accepted standards of practice
• Oversee work assignments and provide reports of contact or assist with fact findings as needed to provide the NM with the information necessary to make recommendations for counseling and/or disciplinary actions
• Engage in professional organizations to enhance leadership and career growth
• Adhere to ethical principles in decision-making - foster accountability at personal - organizational - and staff levels
• Equip staff with tools for competent care and promote an environment accountability for high-quality - cost-effective outcomes
• Promote alliance across the care continuum - building trust through active listening - engagement - and emotional intelligence
• 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-Friday 0700-1630 Compressed/Flexible: Compressed 9hr shifts Telework: This position is authorized for telework - situational (ad hoc) and has NOT been authorized as virtual or remote
• Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Available Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Available