Assistant Nurse Manager-Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU)

Summary

The Charles George VA Medical Center located in Asheville North Carolina - has an opening for an Assistant Nurse Manager to join their Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) team. The Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) demonstrates a high level of clinical expertise - leadership - and creative approaches to management of complex care. In collaboration with the Nurse manager - assumes responsibility and accountability for the day-to-day clinical operation and flow of the SICU (Surgical Intensive Care Unit).

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: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12706765
• 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 Diploma in Nursing AND 1 year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I - Level 1 ;OR a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) with no additional professional nursing experience required
• Nurse I - Level III Demonstrates proficiency in practice based on conscious and deliberate planning
• Self-directed in goal setting for managing complex client situations
• An ADN or Diploma in Nursing AND 2 years of professional nursing experience in which one year is equivalent to Nurse I - Level 2
• OR a BSN and 1 year of professional nursing experience equivalent to the Nurse I - Level 2
• OR a Master's degree in nursing (MSN) and no additional professional nursing experience
• OR a Master's degree in a *related field with a BSN and no additional professional nursing experience
• Nurse II Demonstrates leadership in delivering and improving holistic care through collaborative strategies with others
• A BSN with 2 years of professional nursing equivalent to Nurse I - Level 3
• OR an MSN with one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I - Level 3
• OR a Master's degree in a *related field with a BSN and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I - Level 3
• OR a Doctoral degree in Nursing with no professional nursing experience
• OR a Doctoral degree in a *related field with a BSN with no additional professional nursing experience
• Nurse III Executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership - experience and creative approaches to management of complex client care beyond the immediate practice setting
• MSN and 2 years of specialized nursing experience - one of which is equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III
• OR a Master's degree in *related field with BSN and two years of specialized nursing experience - one of which is equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III
• OR a Doctoral degree in Nursing with and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III
• OR a Doctoral degree in a *related field with a BSN and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III
• *Note: Foreign education programs/degrees are not creditable as related degrees
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical Requirements: In accordance with VA Handbook 5019 - Part II - Paragraph 3 - II-1 - 1(a) - A pre-placement physical examination to determine the physical - cognitive and emotional fitness of candidates for appointment in VA is required - and shall be completed prior to appointment - for all full-time individuals appointed under 38 U.S.C. - Chapter 73 - for Title 38

Duties

• The ANM provides first line supervision and oversight for the administration of leave - counseling - and disciplinary actions for assigned staff in collaboration with the nurse manager
• This position requires the dedication and commitment of an experienced RN - to include but not limited to schedule - mentor - and supervisor nursing staff members as well as to facilitate positive patient outcomes
• Excellent interpersonal skills with strong communication skills are required
• Leadership experience is preferred
• Duties of this position include but are not limited to the following: Complete/approve staff schedule Serve as leave granting official Coordinate the provision of care Assist staff to fulfill performance expectations Lead interdisciplinary problem solving at the area and /or program level Mentor less experienced nurses - other RNs in expanded roles - and/or students Ensure that - within the scope of duties - confidential information is safeguarded at all times
• Foster participation in process improvement programs and clinical research
• Demonstrate flexibility with work and performs other duties as assigned
• Promote evidence-based customer centered care
• respond to patient care needs in a timely manner
• Ensure staff compliance with the Health Information Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
• Ensure and promote staff provides care safely - using cost effective measures
• Support and negotiate appropriates roles for utilization of staff
• and delegates staff responsibilities according to qualifications and/or training
• Participate in interviews/selection of candidates for employment
• Facilitate competency of staff by assuming responsibility for providing education (through impromptu teaching - coaching - orientation - and in-service activities) and/or arranging for learning activities and documentation of such educational offering
• Serve as a role model for utilization of appropriate - communication and conflict management techniques - effectively guiding and motivating team members
• Assure that all customers are treated in a professional manner with courtesy - respect - and empathy
• Documented ability to effectively manage many high priority activities
• Documented skill in independent decision making - sound clinical judgment and critical thinking abilities Documented knowledge/ skills/ experience in Hemodynamic monitoring and management Preferred Experience: BSN
• MSN preferred Board Certification: CCRN History of excellent collaborative relationships with nurses and support services
• Minimum four years of recent experience as a Registered Nurse with at least two years in Critical Care One year leadership experience Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) Intra-aortic balloon-pump (IABP) Post Surgical Recovery
• Excellent interpersonal skills with demonstrated team building and problem-solving skills facilitating an environment of interdisciplinary collaboration and collegial relationships
• Leadership experience Basic Requirements: ALS/BLS Acute Care nursing experience VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards Pay: Competitive salary - regular salary increases - potential for performance awards Paid Time Off: 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave - 13 days of sick leave - 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory Work Schedule: M-F 0730-1600 w/ rotation to off tours and weekends as needed Telework: Not available Virtual: Not available