Registered Nurse Supervisory Assistant Nurse Manager

<p>The Registered Nurse, Supervisory Assistant Nurse Manager supports the Nurse Manager in overseeing operations of a nursing unit/patient care area. Fosters team development, ensures compliance with standards of clinical practices and services 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 Nurse Manager positions.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>Major Duties (To include but not limited to): The Registered Nurse Supervisory Assistant Nurse Manager is typically responsible for assisting the Nurse Manager but is not responsible for independently carrying out the expectations of the Nurse Manager on a routine basis. The Registered Nurse Supervisory Assistant Nurse Manager exercises the authority to direct work, assign duties, evaluate employees performance, recommend employee awards, approve or deny leave, recall employees to duty, propose disciple and adjust their grievances , or to effectively recommend such proposed discipline or grievance adjustments for employees under their direct supervisor. The Registered Nurse Supervisory Assistant Nurse Manager serve as the first line supervisor of nursing personnel in the patient care area ensuring the head nurse/Nurse Manager retains VA Handbook 5007 requirements (examples my include but are not limited to supervising the nursing assistants and /or license practical/vocational nurses (LPN/LVNs) in the patient care area or supervising the nursing personnel on evening and/or night shift). The Registered Nurse Supervisory Assistant Nurse Manager approve schedules and leave for employees under their direct supervision The Registered Nurse Supervisory Assistant Nurse Manager appraise performance, recommending performance standards and recommending performance awards for employees under their direct supervision. The Registered Nurse Supervisory Assistant Nurse Manager serves as hiring official during the recruitment process for employees under their direct supervision. The Registered Nurse Supervisory Assistant Nurse Manager recommends proposed discipline or grievance adjustments for employees under their direct supervision. The Registered Nurse Supervisory Assistant Nurse Manager Is responsible for assisting the Nurse Manager with personnel on the unit who they do not directly supervise; expectations may include but are not limited to: drafting schedules and leave for final approval by the Nurse Manager. The Registered Nurse Supervisory Assistant Nurse Manager provides input into the performance of employees with the final evaluation completed by the Nurse Manager. The Registered Nurse Supervisory Assistant Nurse Manager assist with making recommendations for selections of candidates fo reemployment. The Registered Nurse Supervisory Assistant Nurse Manager applies clinical knowledge/judgment to lead statt involvement in planning, decision-making and evaluating outcomes; providing feedback to the Nurse Manager who ultimately ensures nursing personnel provide timely nursing care that complies with generally accepted standards of practice. The Registered Nurse Supervisory Assistant Nurse Manager oversees work assignments and provide reports of contact or assisting with fact findings as needed to provide the Nurse Manager with the information necessary to make recommendations for counseling and/or disciplinary actions. The Registered Nurse Supervisory Assistant Nurse Manager engages in professional organizations to enhanced leadership and career growth. The Registered Nurse Supervisory Assistant Nurse Manager adheres to the ethical principles in decision-making, fostering accountability at personal, organizational and staff levels. The Registered Nurse Supervisory Assistant Nurse Manager equips staff with tools for competent care and promotes an environment accountability for high quality, cost-effective outcomes. The Registered Nurse Supervisory Assistant Nurse Manager promote alliances across the care continuum, building trust through active listening, engagement and emotional intelligence. The Registered Nurse Supervisory Assistant Nurse Manager contributes to the development of care delivery models and environmental design, ensuring evidence-based, accessible, affordable and equitable patient care. 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, with rotational shifts/weekends/holidays. Subject to change based on the needs of the facility. Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized 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.