Mental Health Assistant Nurse Manager at Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration

Summary Mental Health Service has one vacancy for an Assistant Nurse Manager. The Nurse Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) supports the Nurse Manager (NM) with supervisory duties and responsibility and accountability for the 24 / 7 operation of their designated units.

Responsibilities Duties under the supervision of the Nurse Manger include, but are not limited to : Responsible for assessment planning, provision, and evaluation of nursing services in the specified patient care area(s) Directs and organizes the unit-specific orientation, training, and development of staff;

and for directing, supervising, and evaluating their performance. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to assure quality patient care is delivered.

Staff management to ensure performance standards are maintained. Facilitates an atmosphere of interactive management and the development of collegial relationships among nursing personnel and other team members.

Promotes a climate for effective performance while allocating available resources to promote safe, efficient, effective, and quality nursing / patient care.

Observes and evaluates the quality of nursing care provided including interdisciplinary patient rounds, reviewing nursing documentation in clinical records, and collecting, reviewing, and analyzing data related to the delivery of patient care.

Assures the compliance with all regulatory agencies and standards of practice and implementation of required actions to meet Performance Measures.

Initiates an educational plan to meet changing program or service needs for self and staff. Participates in the selection process for new and vice positions.

Contributes to the strategic planning process, day-to-day operations, and attainment of goals of the organization. Responsible for time scheduling of the unit, coaching staff, dealing with employee conduct, and performance issues, completing and submitting recurring reports, proficiencies, and performance evaluations in a timely manner.

Collaborates with Nurse Manager in recommending or taking disciplinary action when appropriate. Preferred Experience : Bachelor's degree preferred, Board certification Mental Health or Leadership 5 years nursing experience 2 years mental health and substance abuse experience.

1 year leadership experience. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package : VA Nurse Total Rewards Work Schedule : Monday- Friday 7 : 30am to 4 : 00pm Telework : Not Available Virtual : This is not a virtual position.

Requirements Conditions of Employment 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.

You may be required to serve a probationary period. Subject to background / security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.

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).

Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details.

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 : 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 Diplo

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