Assistant Nurse Manager Operating Room

Veterans Health Administration • Augusta, GA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) supports the Nurse Manager in overseeing operations of a nursing unit or patient care area. The ANM fosters team development, ensures compliance with clinical practice standards, and serves as a liaison between staff and leadership. The role combines clinical knowledge with leadership responsibilities and may provide development opportunities in preparation for future Nurse Manager positions.

The ANM develops clinical expertise and is accountable for the nursing process when providing or overseeing direct patient care. The role involves assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care using age-specific components; coordinating care focused on patient education, self-management, and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care; and collaborating with interdisciplinary team members to influence outcomes and lead process improvement initiatives. The position requires sound judgment, decision-making, and interpersonal skills. Other duties may be assigned.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and may change based on agency needs. This is not a virtual position. The position may require schedule and assignment flexibility and occasional travel for off-site training.

Requirements

• Proficiency in basic written and spoken English.
• Graduation from an appropriately accredited school of professional nursing, or qualifying nursing education under the stated bridge-program or foreign-education provisions.
• Current, full, active, and unrestricted registered nurse license in a U.S. State, Territory, Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia; a Graduate Nurse Technician temporary appointment exception is described for candidates pursuing licensure.
• Must meet the education and experience criteria for the applicable Nurse grade and level. Requirements vary by grade and include nursing degrees and, for certain levels, specified professional or specialized nursing experience.
• U.S. citizenship, except that non-citizens may be appointed when qualified citizens cannot be recruited in accordance with VA policy.
• Selected applicants for testing-designated positions must undergo urinalysis for illegal drug use; refusal results in denial of employment.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must meet Selective Service registration requirements.
• Subject to background and security investigation; selected applicants must complete online onboarding and provide acceptable identification for pre-employment requirements.
• Must pass a pre-employment physical evaluation or examination.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is required for VA health care personnel.
• May be required to serve a probationary period and complete all application requirements in the announcement's Required Documents section.
• Physical ability to meet the stated demands, including visual acuity, keen hearing, clear distinctive speech, manual dexterity, and potentially long periods of walking, standing, stooping, sitting, bending, pulling, and pushing.
• Must be able to work effectively in stressful situations, shift priorities according to organizational needs, and potentially accommodate flexible schedules and assignments.

Nice To Haves

• Five to ten years of Operating Room experience.
• Ability to take on-call shifts.
• Ability to scrub cases.

Responsibilities

• Support the Nurse Manager in overseeing operations of a nursing unit or patient care area.
• Foster team development and ensure compliance with clinical practice standards.
• Serve as a liaison between staff and leadership.
• Provide or oversee direct patient care and take accountability for the nursing process.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care based on age-specific components.
• Coordinate care focused on patient education, self-management, and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to influence care outcomes.
• Lead innovative process improvement initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, regular salary increases, and potential performance awards.
• 50 days of paid time off per year: 26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, and 11 paid Federal holidays.
• Traditional federal pension with five-year vesting and a federal 401(k) with up to 5% in contributions by VA.
• Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance; many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree