Assistant Nurse Manager (Primary Care)

Veterans Health Administration • Bend, OR

12h • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) supports the Nurse Manager with supervisory duties and is responsible and accountable for the 24/7 operation of designated units. The ANM provides coverage for other Assistant Nurse Managers as needed and directs and supervises staff orientation, training, and development, as well as evaluating individual staff performance.

The ANM serves as a clinical expert and is accountable for all elements of the nursing process when providing or supervising direct patient care. The role includes assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care based on age-specific components; coordinating care focused on patient education, self-management, and customer satisfaction; and providing leadership as a role model, educator, practitioner, and supervisor. The ANM collaborates with interdisciplinary team members to improve care outcomes, remove barriers, and implement evidence-based programs and processes. The position also supports culturally competent care, high-quality and cost-effective outcomes, equitable and accessible care, regulatory compliance, and alignment of nursing objectives with organizational strategy.

Requirements

• Graduate from an appropriately accredited school of professional nursing, or meet the stated VA education equivalency provisions.
• Current, full, active, and unrestricted registered nurse license in a U.S. State, Territory, Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia; the stated Graduate Nurse Technician exception may apply.
• Proficiency in basic written and spoken English.
• Meet the education and experience qualifications for the applicable Nurse grade and level, which vary by grade and include nursing degrees and, for certain levels, professional or specialized nursing experience.
• U.S. citizenship, except where appointment of a non-citizen is permitted under VA policy.
• Pass a pre-employment physical examination and required background/security investigation; selected applicants are subject to pre-employment drug testing.
• Register for Selective Service if applicable to male applicants born after December 31, 1959.
• Participate in the seasonal influenza vaccination program.
• Complete the online onboarding process and all application requirements detailed in the announcement.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of managerial and shift supervisor experience.

Responsibilities

• Support the Nurse Manager with supervisory duties and accountability for the operation of designated units.
• Provide coverage for other Assistant Nurse Managers as needed.
• Direct and supervise staff orientation, training, and development, and evaluate individual staff performance.
• Provide or supervise direct patient care and assume accountability for all elements of 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.
• Provide leadership to the team as a role model, educator, practitioner, and supervisor.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to remove barriers to care and implement evidence-based programs and processes.
• Engage in professional organizations to enhance leadership and career growth.
• Apply ethical principles in decision-making and foster accountability at personal, organizational, and staff levels.
• Equip staff to provide culturally competent care and promote accountability for high-quality, cost-effective outcomes.
• Contribute to care delivery models and environmental design that support evidence-based, accessible, affordable, and equitable patient care.
• Ensure compliance with accreditation and regulatory standards.
• Align nursing and clinical objectives with organizational strategic outcomes and participate in strategy planning and execution.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, regular salary increases, and potential performance awards.
• 50 days of paid time off per year, consisting of 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 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