Assistant Nurse Manager (Operating Room)

Veterans Health Administration • Tampa, FL

9h • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) supports management, leadership, and direction for staff in Surgical Specialties care coordination. The ANM manages staff involved in activities surrounding the surgical patient population to provide quality, coordinated care while controlling costs and improving efficiency. The position assumes full responsibility for the unit in the manager’s absence.

The role is not virtual, and telework is not available. The stated work schedule is 1030–1900, with flexibility as needed by the service. Relocation and recruitment incentives are not authorized.

Requirements

• Proficiency in basic written and spoken English.
• Graduation from an appropriately accredited school of professional nursing, or qualifying equivalent education as described in the posting.
• Current, full, active, and unrestricted registration as a graduate professional nurse in a U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia; a temporary Graduate Nurse Technician exception is described for eligible candidates pursuing licensure.
• Meet the applicable Nurse grade and level requirements for scope, education, and dimensions, which vary by grade and include specified nursing education and professional or specialized nursing experience.
• Pass a pre-employment physical evaluation or examination.
• Complete annual Employee Health requirements, such as TB screening or testing.
• Meet employment conditions including U.S. citizenship except where policy permits otherwise, applicable Selective Service registration, background/security investigation, drug testing when designated, and onboarding requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Operating room experience.
• CNOR certification.
• Yellow Belt.
• Formal supervisor training.

Responsibilities

• Assist with recruitment, selection, and hiring of high-quality staff.
• Implement safe and appropriate staff-to-patient ratios and help determine staff mix to provide quality care cost-effectively.
• Ensure staff use processes for evaluating, procuring, and cost-effectively using supplies and equipment, including coordination with Acquisition & Material Management.
• Forecast, brief, and make recommendations to Nurse Managers regarding resource needs and issues.
• Coordinate activities across clinical programs, other product lines, and disciplines, including Imaging, Pharmacy, and Pathology.
• Use tact, diplomacy, negotiating skills, and critical thinking to meet the demands of a diverse, dynamic organization.
• Assess and address staff performance and conduct.
• Promote staff education and development programs.
• Support professional enrichment, merit promotion, equal employment opportunity, and positive labor relations and partnership activities.
• Assume full responsibility for the unit in the manager’s absence.

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.
• Federal 401(k), with VA contributions of up to 5%.
• 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