Supervisory Assistant Nurse Manager-Gastroenterology Department

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 50 days/year

Federal pension + 401K

Health/vision/dental insurance

Job summary

The Supervisory Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) supports the Nurse Manager in operating a GI nursing unit within the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

This role is 80% clinical and 20% administrative, focusing on staff development, adherence to standards, and serving as a liaison between staff and leadership. Preferred candidates have supervisory experience, strong clinical background in GI, and the ability to lead evidence-based practice changes while ensuring compliance with policy.

Qualifications

• English language proficiency required to practice in clinical settings.
• Progressive nursing leadership experience preferred.
• Ability to supervise and develop staff in a dynamic unit.

Responsibilities

• Supervise nursing unit operations and support Nurse Manager.
• Provide coverage for other ANMs as needed.
• Direct staff orientation, training, and performance evaluation.

Skills

English language proficiency

Nursing leadership

Clinical leadership

Education

BSN or higher

Graduate of accredited nursing program

State nursing license

Job description

Summary

The 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. This role combines clinical knowledge with leadership responsibilities and is often considered part of the succession plan for future NM positions. This position is 80% clinical and 20% administrative.

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/13091159
• 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
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Preferred Experience: Previous supervisory experience (3+ years) 2+ years of recent GI experience 2 years RN education/training or professional development experience 2 or more years acute care/medical surgical nursing Experience with moderate sedation preferred Strong computer skills and knowledge of computer applications Physical Requirements: The physical requirements of this position include lifting up to 45lbs - prolonged standing and sitting - frequent bending - walking (distance) - climbing - reaching (overhead - extensive/repetitive) - pulling - pushing - repetitive motion and stooping
• The mental/sensory requirements include recall - reasoning - problem-solving - keen hearing (aide permitted) - clear distinctive speech - speaking clearly - manual dexterity - writing legibly - keyboarding - reading - and logical - critical thinking - depth perception - hearing (aide permitted)
• visual acuity near/far vision correctable to meet Driver's License requirements
• Transferring patients and objects may be required
• The incumbent may be required to DON protective clothing in isolation situations and/or during operative/invasive procedures
• The incumbent will be pushing gurneys and wearing LEAD aprons as appropriate
• The incumbent is required to set up - manage - and operate highly technological equipment
• The environment's pace can vary from steady to a sometimes-fast pace requiring handling of multiple priorities - frequent - sometimes intense customer interactions - and the ability to adapt to frequent changes in a sometimes-noisy environment
• There may be the need to use personal protective equipment to prevent exposure to disease - illness - and hazardous materials.

Duties

• Major Duties: Supervisory ANM supports the NM with the operation of their designated unit(s)
• Provides 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
• Functions as a role model - educator - practitioner - and leader
• Influences care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team to remove barriers and implement new evidence-based cutting-edge programs/processes
• Responsible for assisting the NM but is not responsible for independently carrying out the expectations of a NM on a routine basis
• Exercises the authority to direct work - assign duties - evaluate employee performance - recommend employee awards - approve or deny leave - recall employees to duty - propose discipline - and to adjust their grievances - or to effectively recommend such proposed discipline or grievance adjustments for employees under their direct supervision
• Serving 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 the patient care area
• Approving schedules and leave for employees under their direct supervision Appraising performance - recommending performance standards - and recommending performance awards for employees under their direct supervision Serving as hiring official during the recruitment process for employees under their direct supervision
• Recommending proposed discipline or grievance adjustments for employees under their direct supervision
• 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/judgment to lead staff involvement in planning - decision-making - and evaluating outcomes
• providing feedback to the NM who ultimatelyensures nursing personnel provide timely nursing care that complies with generallyaccepted 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
• Responsible for providing competent - evidence-based education to all Gastroenterology staff
• Understands instructional design - implementation - and application related to education and training
• Performs learning needs assessments - develops educational trainings for clinical staff within the section
• Assists with the orientation of new employees - evaluation of their progress in the orientation process - and development and implementation of a learning plan for improving identified deficiencies
• Supports and develops proficient level coaching and mentoring skills
• Collaborates with the Gastroenterology leadership team to systematically evaluate current practices and formulate outcomes for groups of patients and/or organizational processes within area of expertise
• Collaborates with interprofessional healthcare teams in the ongoing clinical education activities including in-services - training - competency assessment - and evaluations of both current and new staff nursing skills
• Reviews current nursing literature for new trends and changes based on evidence-based research with the ability to propose practice and documentation revisions based on evaluation of outcomes
• 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: 7:30am-4:00pm Monday through Friday
• (Work schedule subject to change depending on agency needs)
• Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized