The Assistant Nurse Manager is the designated supervisor authority on the unit, in conjunction with the Nurse Manager. He/she is responsible and accountable for 24/7 operations of the unit. The Assistant Nurse Manager ensures that subordinate personnel provide timely nursing care which complies with Standards of Clinical Practice.

Duties

The Assistant Nurse Manager works closely with the Nurse Manager to develop skills that demonstrate leadership and creative approaches to management of patient care. He/she is an expert clinical nurse in all areas of the unit and avails to assist staff development and enhance their knowledge base. The Assistant Nurse Manager demonstrates leadership that is broad enough to improve the care for a group of patients. In collaboration with the Nurse Manager, the Assistant Nurse Manager is responsible for documented outcomes at the program or service level. The program or outcomes must demonstrate a coordinated group of activities that impacts the patients and/or employees. The Assistant Nurse Manager shows progressive ability to execute position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership, experience and creative approaches to the management of complex client care and demonstrates knowledge and understanding of: Coordinating new employee orientations with Staff Development Specialist (SDS). Follow-up/address Talent Management System (TMS) Compliance Reports. Coordinating unit education needs with SDS/Clinical Nurse Leader. The Assistant Nurse Manager has the authority to accept, amend, or reject the work of subordinates and has continuing and progressive responsibility for the following functions: a) Assigning work to subordinates based on priorities, selective consideration of the difficulty and the requirements of the assignments, and the capabilities of subordinates. b) Provide input into performance. c) Making recommendations for appointment, advancements or reassignments of subordinates. d) Hearing and resolving complaints of subordinates and referring more serious complaints not resolved to higher level supervisors. e) Recommending disciplinary action as appropriate. f) Demonstrates expertise in performing charge nurse duties. Provides leadership in coordinating admissions, Coordination of Care, transfers, and discharges, overseeing desk and staff, etc. g) Demonstrates professional communication skills with all staff. h) Enforces facility policies / procedures. i) Identifies educational needs of staff members in collaboration with the Nurse Manager and Staff Educator. j) Participates in the coordination of all nursing staff training and assessment of own and staff educational needs. k) Collaborates with the employee and Nurse Manager in the evaluation process. l) Prepares time schedules and submits to Nurse Manager for review and approval in a timely manner. m) Collects data for quarterly reports on process improve activity and program evaluations (i.e. wound care, infection control, patient complaints, medication errors, equipment location, etc.) and presents data as indicated. n) Ensures medical records are maintained, current and complete by monitoring the Nursing Service documentation to verify the entries are descriptive of care rendered and all physician orders have been properly carried out. o) Initiates and /or participates in multi-interdisciplinary teams when appropriate. p) Ensures the development of an individualized plan of care (care plan) for each patient in the absence of the Nurse Manager. q) Plans, coordinates, and utilizes available staff to accomplish patient care workload. r) Routinely attends all prescheduled meeting in absence of Nurse Manager (i.e. Performance Improvement, Perioperative, Patient Screening, Critical Care, Leadership, Core Staff, etc.) s) Monitors staff documentation and initiates corrective actions to ensure that staff are compliant with expectations. t) Ensures medical records are maintained, current and complete by monitoring the Nursing Service documentation to verify the entries are descriptive of care rendered and all physician orders have been properly carried out. u) Ensures the development of an individualized plan of care (care plan) for each patient in the absence of the Nurse Manager. 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: 10 Hour Tours Available, Must be willing to work Off Tours Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Requirements

Qualifications

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. English Language Proficiency. In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), 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 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). The approving official may authorize a waiver of the requirement for ACEN or CCNE accreditation of any degree in nursing provided the college or university has regional accreditation from an accrediting body recognized by the Department of Education at the time of the candidate's graduation and the composite qualifications of the applicant warrant such consideration. In cases of graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing, possession of current, full, active and unrestricted registration will meet the requirement of graduation from an approved school of professional nursing. OR The completion of coursework equivalent to a nursing degree in a MSN Bridge Program that qualifies for professional nursing registration constitutes the completion of an approved course of study of professional nursing. Students should submit the certificate of professional nursing to sit for the NCLEX to the VA along with a copy of the MSN transcript. (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. 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. Preferred Experience: At least 5 years of RN experience. At least 3 years of experience in chronic dialysis unit setting, acute/inpatient dialysis, Peritoneal dialysis Current or previous supervisory experience Experience in staff development/education/Coordination in dialysis Certified Nephrology Nurse Certification Grade Determinations: The following criteria must be met in determining the grade assignment of candidates, and if appropriate, the level within a grade: Nurse I Level I - An Associate Degree (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing, with no additional nursing practice/experience required. Nurse I Level II - An ADN or Diploma in Nursing and approximately 1 year of nursing practice/experience; OR an ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a bachelor's degree in a related field with no additional nursing practice/experience; OR a Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) with no additional nursing practice/experience. Nurse I Level III - An ADN or Diploma in Nursing and approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience; OR an ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a Bachelor's degree in a related field and approximately 1-2 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a BSN with approximately 1-2 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a Master's degree in nursing (MSN) or related field with a BSN and no additional nursing practice/experience. Nurse II - A BSN with approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience; OR ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a Bachelor's degree in a related field and approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a Master's degree in nursing or related field with a BSN and approximately 1-2 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a Doctoral degree in nursing or meets basic requirements for appointment and has doctoral degree in a related field with no additional nursing practice/experience required. Nurse III - Master's degree in nursing or related field with BSN and approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a Doctoral degree and approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience. Note regarding MSN degrees: If your MSN was obtained via a Bridge Program that qualifies for professional nursing registration, a BSN is not required. Reference: VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-6 Nurse Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office. Physical Requirements: Lifting up to 35 pounds for 8-12 hours, intermittently; moderate carrying (15-35 pounds) for 8 to 12 hours, intermittently; lifting over 35 pounds with assistive devices in accordance with the Safe Patient Handling Policy except in emergent situations requiring prompt patient care; pulling for 8 to 12 hours, intermittently; pushing for 8-12 hours, intermittently; reaching above the shoulders for 8-12 hours, intermittently, both hands required; walking 8- 12 hours, intermittently; standing 8-12 hours intermittently; kneeling 8 to 12 hours, intermittently; repeated bending for 8-12 hours, intermittently; climbing and use of both legs and arms for 8-12 hours, intermittently, both legs required; near vision at 13 to 16" Jaeger 1 to 4, far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other eye; ability to distinguish basic colors; hearing aid permitted; twisting, simply grasp and fine manipulation.

Education

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the appropriate State agency and accredited by either: a) The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN); or b) The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) or 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:

1. ACEN - http://www.acenursing.us/accreditedprograms/programSearch.htm
2. CCNE - https://www.aacnnursing.org/CCNE-Accreditation/CCNE-Accredited-Programs
3. U.S. Department of Education - 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.

Note: If your school was accredited by Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) at the time of graduation but is no longer listed on the ACEN or CCNE website, you must provide documentation of accreditation with your application packet.

Note: If your school has changed names, or is no longer in existence, you must provide this information in your application.

Note: Failure to submit supporting documentation may disqualify you for further consideration on this announcement.

Contacts

• Address Dallas VA Medical Center 4500 South Lancaster Road Dallas, TX 75216 US
• Name: VISN 17 SSU USAS Group
• Email: [email protected]