Assistant Nurse Manager Medical Specialty

Veterans Health Administration • Tampa, FL

4h • Onsite

About The Position

James A. Haley has an Assistant Nurse Manager Registered Nurse position in the Medical Specialty Department. The Assistant Nurse Manager coordinates care focused on patient education, self-management, and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care, and oversees programs including the GI clinic, GI procedures, 3South PACU, and the Lung Cancer Screening program. The role provides leadership and supervision to nursing staff and may include filling in as charge nurse or providing direct patient care as needed.

The Assistant Nurse Manager works with Nurse Educators on staff orientation and annual competencies; supports recruitment and selection; and helps guide staff training, development, and performance evaluation. The position uses clinical expertise and evidence-based practice to improve care quality, analyzes and reports data related to nurse-sensitive indicators and risk management, and supports nursing excellence, quality improvement, and Shared Governance activities. It also promotes culturally competent care, accountability, regulatory compliance, and collaboration across the care continuum.

The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Compressed or flexible scheduling may be available as needed by the department. Telework is not available, and this is not a virtual position. Relocation, recruitment, and permanent change-of-station incentives are not authorized.

Requirements

• Graduate of a professional nursing program accredited by ACEN or CCNE, or an applicable qualifying education pathway described in the posting.
• Current, full, active, and unrestricted registered professional nurse license in a U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia; a limited Graduate Nurse Technician exception is described in the posting.
• Proficiency in basic written and spoken English.
• Meet the applicable education, experience, and dimension criteria for the assigned VA Nurse grade and level.
• U.S. citizenship, except where appointment of a qualified non-citizen is permitted under VA policy.
• Selected applicants are subject to urinalysis drug screening, a background/security investigation, and a pre-employment physical evaluation or examination.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program and completion of annual Employee Health requirements, such as TB screening or testing.
• Complete the online onboarding process and all application requirements in the announcement's Required Documents section.
• For males born after December 31, 1959, Selective Service registration is required.
• Ability to meet the position's physical requirements, including visual acuity, hearing, clear speech, manual dexterity, and periods of walking, standing, stooping, sitting, bending, pulling, and pushing; patient or object transfers may be required.
• Ability to work effectively in stressful situations and shift priorities based on patient needs.

Nice To Haves

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or higher.
• At least two years of leadership experience.
• Knowledge and experience in endoscopy procedures, a clinic, or PACU.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care focused on patient education, self-management, and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care.
• Oversee the GI clinic, GI procedures, 3South PACU, and Lung Cancer Screening program.
• Provide coverage for the unit Nurse Manager and other Assistant Nurse Managers as needed.
• Serve as a role model, educator, practitioner, and supervisor, providing leadership to the team.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to remove barriers and implement evidence-based programs and processes.
• Collect, analyze, trend, and report data relating to nurse-sensitive indicators and risk-management findings.
• Maintain employee schedules, complete performance evaluations, initiate and conduct fact-finding, recommend disciplinary action, and respond to patient and staff safety concerns as delegated.
• Fill in as charge nurse or provide direct patient care as needed.
• Collaborate with Nurse Educators to ensure staff have appropriate orientation plans and education for annual competencies.
• Support staff orientation, training, and development, and provide input into individual staff performance evaluations.
• Collaborate with the Nurse Recruiter in recruitment and assist the Nurse Manager with interviewing and selecting qualified candidates.
• Maintain knowledge of and ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards, directives, policies, and standard operating procedures.
• Participate in nursing excellence, quality improvement, and unit-based or organizational Shared Governance activities.
• Use clinical expertise and evidence-based practice to develop innovative approaches that improve care quality for Veterans.
• Equip staff to provide culturally competent care and promote accountability for high-quality, cost-effective outcomes.
• Build alliances across the care continuum through active listening, engagement, and emotional intelligence.
• Engage in professional organizations to support leadership and career growth.
• Adhere to ethical principles in decision-making and foster accountability at personal, organizational, and staff levels.

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 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 may be carried into retirement.

What This Job Offers

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