Assistant Nurse Manager (Community Care)

<p>The Assistant Nurse Manager in Community Care functions as a clinical expert responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process when providing or supervising direct patient care. Demonstrates sound decision-making, judgment, and excellent interpersonal skills, influencing care outcomes through interdisciplinary collaboration and innovative process improvement initiatives.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>Vancouver, Washington sits on the north bank of the Columbia River directly across from Portland, Oregon. The Pacific Coast is less than 90 miles to the west. The Cascade Mountain Range rises on the east. Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument and Mt. Hood are less than two hours away! Get out and enjoy nature along the Columbia River! The Columbia River provides wonderful opportunities to take in the evergreen forests, agriculture and vast wildlife. It is the largest river in the Pacific Northwest region of North America. You can visit the Columbia River Gorge and the Vancouver Waterfront Park Vancouver Waterfront Park which is approximately 7.3-acres. From hiking or biking trails, Vancouver's best fall foliage to history, Historic Sites, dance and art festivals Arts & Culture Vancouver WA has a lot to offer. If you want to enjoy a plethora of family filled activities you can enjoy a mix of a major metropolitan area with a small-town charm, this is the place to call home. Duties The Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) supports the Nurse Manager (NM) with supervisory duties and is responsible and accountable for the 24/7 operation of their designated Community Care units, providing coverage for other ANMs as needed. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Clinical Practice & Care Coordination 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. Functions as a role model, educator, practitioner, and supervisor, providing leadership to the team. Staff Development & Supervision Clinical Practice & Care Coordination Responsible and accountable for the direction and supervision of specific orientation, training, and development of staff. Evaluates individual staff performance. Equips staff with tools for culturally competent care and promotes a culture of accountability for high-quality, cost-effective outcomes. Collaboration & Interdisciplinary Leadership Influences care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team to remove barriers and implement new evidence-based programs and processes. Cultivates alliances across the care continuum, building trust through active listening, engagement, and emotional intelligence. Engages in professional organizations to enhance leadership and career growth. Ethics, Accountability & Professional Standards Adheres to ethical principles in decision-making, fostering accountability at personal, organizational, and staff levels. Maintains knowledge of and ensures compliance with all regulatory and accreditation standards, directives, policies, and standard operating procedures (SOPs). Ensures compliance with accreditation and regulatory standards. Strategic Planning & Organizational Alignment Contributes to the development of care delivery models and environmental design, ensuring evidence-based, accessible, affordable, and equitable patient care. Aligns nursing and clinical objectives with organizational strategic outcomes, participating in strategy planning and execution. Promotes an inclusive workplace valuing diversity to achieve the organization's vision and mission. 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: Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.</p><h3>Requirements</h3>U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.