The Atlanta VA Medical Center is looking to fill a position for an Assistant Nurse Manager at our Inpatient Clinic located in Atlanta, GA.

Duties

The Assistant Nurse Manager is a registered professional nurse who is accountable to the Nurse Manager. He/she in collaboration with the Nurse Manager, assumes 24-hour accountability for the operation of the 61- bed Domiciliary Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program (DRRTP). This includes the management and evaluation of care delivered by nursing staff. As a registered nurse, the Assistant Nurse Manager is also responsible for contributing to the establishment and implementation of evidenced-based nursing standards of practice. He/she in collaboration with the Nurse Manager, creates a positive work environment, which enhances care delivery and professional development of clinically competent staff. Due to our close staffing system and 24/7 operation, the ANM shares responsibilities with the Nurse Manager in ensuring that staffing needs are met during non-business hours. Currently, due to the physical layout of the programs and the operation of a close staffing system the ANM provides direct RN coverage to the units on occasions when there is a need for immediate RN coverage, such examples include but not limited to increase number of admissions in a day, increase number of planned and unplanned discharges, and interdisciplinary treatment planning. Duties include, but are not limited to: Administers medications daily to a team of Veterans Provides medication (including PRN medications) education to Veterans Documents assessments and interventions, accurately and timely, by policy and practice standards (CPRS) Supports Recovery-oriented Inpatient Care by improving therapeutic environment and facilitates nursing groups Makes team rounds on Veterans and provides real time feedback to Interdisciplinary Treatment Team Attends and participates in interdisciplinary team meetings Develops and manages collaborative partnerships with physicians and other clinicians to provide quality care Problem solves and resolves concerns expressed by Veterans, LPN's, and MHT's; Referring unresolved issues to the Supervisor/RNC Provides general oversight and supervision to LPN's and MHT's (this includes, but is not limited to reviewing observation sheets) Provides coverage when needed for the mental health service line Assumes charge nurse responsibilities/duties based on scheduled rotation (this includes, but is not limited to, providing report, through communication with the House Supervisor) Participates in unit committees, Medical Center committees, and Task Forces to improve nursing practice and patient care Responds to psychiatric codes timely and assisting as appropriate Performs 12 lead EKG by policy/guidelines Demonstrate competent knowledge of organizational policies, MCM's and guidelines Be knowledgeable and incorporate Mental Health NPSG in professional practice 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, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM 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

Basic Requirements: English Language Proficiency. In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7403(f), 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 the appropriate accrediting agency and accredited 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); OR Individuals attending a master's level bridge program in nursing who have completed coursework equivalent to a bachelor's level degree in Nursing may have opportunity to become registered as a nurse with a state licensing board prior to completion of the bridge program. Upon achievement of a State license, the individual may be appointed on temporary basis and later converted to a permanent appointment upon successful completion and graduation from the bridge program. (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 to warrant an appointment as a Nurse who has completed an associated degree/entry level Nursing education program. Credit for foreign nursing education higher that associate degree/entry level requires a formal degree equivalency validation from a recognized equivalency evaluation accepted by VA such as International Consultants of Delaware (ICD). 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. Graduate Nurse Technician (GNT) Exception: Candidates who otherwise meet the basic education requirements, but do not possess the required licensure, may be appointed at the entry step of the grade and level applicable to the completed nursing education as a GNT on a 120-day temporary appointment while actively pursuing licensure (may be extended up to two years on a case-by-case-basis.) NOTE: Grandfathering Provision - All persons currently employed in VHA in 0610 series and performing the duties as described in the qualification standard on the effective date of the standard (1/29/2024) are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the grade held including positive education and licensure/certification. Grade Determinations: The following Scope, Education and Dimension criteria must be met in determining the grade assignment of candidates, and if appropriate, the level within a grade. The Dimension requirements (Practice, Veteran/Patient Driven Care, Leadership, Professional Development and Evidence-Based Practice/Research) are detailed for each grade and level within the online assessment: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12349922. Grade/Level Scope Education Nurse I, Level I Delivers fundamental, knowledge-based care to assigned clients while developing technical competencies. An Associate Degree (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing, with no additional professional nursing required. Nurse I, Level II Demonstrates integration of biopsychosocial concepts, cognitive skills and technically competent practice in providing care to clients with basic or complex. An ADN or Diploma in Nursing AND 1 year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I, Level 1 ;OR a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) with no additional professional nursing experience required. Nurse I, Level III Demonstrates proficiency in practice based on conscious and deliberate planning. Self-directed in goal setting for managing complex client situations. An ADN or Diploma in Nursing AND 2 years of professional nursing experience in which one year is equivalent to Nurse I, Level 2; OR a BSN and 1 year of professional nursing experience equivalent to the Nurse I, Level 2; OR a Master's degree in nursing (MSN) and no additional professional nursing experience; OR a Master's degree in a *related field with a BSN and no additional professional nursing experience. Nurse II Demonstrates leadership in delivering and improving holistic care through collaborative strategies with others. A BSN with 2 years of professional nursing equivalent to Nurse I, Level 3; OR an MSN with one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I, Level 3; OR a Master's degree in a *related field with a BSN and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I, Level 3; OR a Doctoral degree in Nursing with no professional nursing experience; OR a Doctoral degree in a *related field with a BSN with no additional professional nursing experience. Nurse III Executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership, experience and creative approaches to management of complex client care beyond the immediate practice setting. MSN and 2 years of specialized nursing experience, one of which is equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III; OR a Master's degree in *related field with BSN and two years of specialized nursing experience, one of which is equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III; OR a Doctoral degree in Nursing with and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III; OR a Doctoral degree in a *related field with a BSN and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III. *Note: Foreign education programs/degrees are not creditable as related degrees. 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: Heavy lifting (45lbs and over), heavy carrying (45 lbs and over, straight pulling (2-6 hours), pushing (2-6 hours), reaching above shoulder, use of fingers, both hands requires, walking (5-9 hours), standing (4-8 hours), kneeling (1-2 hours), repeated bending (2-4 hours), climbing, legs only (1-2 hours), twisting (2-4 hours), and working closely with others.

Education

IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.

Contacts

• Address Atlanta VA Medical Center 1670 Clairmont Road Decatur, GA 30033 US
• Name: Rachel Jamison
• Phone: 4782463930
• Email: [email protected]