Registered Nurse - Assistant Nurse Manager - ICU/PCU

<p>This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program, 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.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>Are you a passionate nursing professional looking to elevate your career and inspire others? We invite you to step into the role of Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) for ICU/PCU, where your clinical expertise and leadership skills will shine. As an ANM, you will play a pivotal role in delivering exceptional patient care and leading a dedicated team of healthcare professionals. Key Responsibilities:Leadership & Supervision: Support the Nurse Manager (NM) with supervisory duties, taking charge of the 24/7 operations of your unit. Provide coverage for other Leaders as needed.Team Development: Lead the orientation, training, and development of your staff. Evaluate performance and serve as a mentor and role model.Innovative Care: Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to remove barriers and implement cutting-edge, evidence-based practices.Professional Growth: Engage in professional organizations, stay current with industry trends, and foster a culture of continuous learning. Why You'll Love This Role:Inspiring Environment: Be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence.Impact Lives: Make a tangible difference in the lives of patients and their families.Career Growth: Enjoy opportunities for professional development and leadership advancement.Supportive Community: Work in a supportive and inclusive environment that values your contributions. Ready to Lead and Inspire?If you're ready to take the next step in your nursing career and join a team that values excellence and innovation, apply today! Together, we can make a meaningful impact and provide high-quality, compassionate care to our patients. 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 Pay Scale: N01P Work Schedule: Days/Nights 12 hours with rotation to other shifts as needed. 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 VISN9HREDRP@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized.</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.<h3>Education</h3>IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.