Registered Nurse- (Assistant Nurse Manager)Women's/Central Clinic

<p>The Lt. Col. Luke Weathers, Jr , Memphis VA Medical Center in Memphis, Tennessee is currently recruiting for an Supervisory Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) in the Ambulatory Care Department. The Supervisory ANM supports the Nurse Manager with the operation of their designated unit(s). This role combines clinical knowledge with leadership responsibilities and is often considered part of the succession plan for future Nurse Managers positions.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>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 expertise with leadership responsibilities and is often considered part of the succession plan for future NM positions, providing opportunities to develop management skills and prepare for higher-level leadership. Functions as a clinical expert and is responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process when providing or overseeing direct patient care. The ANM assesses, plans and 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 service throughout the continuum of care. The ANM demonstrates sound decision-making and judgement and possess excellent interpersonal skills. The ANM is self-directed and influences care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team and leading innovative process improvement initiatives. Duties include but are not limited to: Serving as first line supervisor of nursing personnel in the patient care area Supervise nursing assistants and/or licensed practical/vocational nurses Supervise personnel on evening/night shift tours Approving schedules and leave for employees Appraising performance, recommending performance standards, and recommending performance awards Serving as hiring official during recruitment process Recommend proposed discipline or grievance Drafting schedules and leave for final approval Providing input into performance of employees Assist with making recommendations for selection of candidates for employment Applying clinical knowledge/judgement to lead staff Overseeing work assignments and providing report of contact or assisting with fact findings as needed. Engages in professional organizations to enhance leadership and career growth 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 Day Tour 7:30am-4:00pm or 8:00am-4:30 pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS):Not Authorized Pay Schedule:N02N</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.