Registered Nurse - ANM Hematology/Oncology

Summary

We are seeking an innovative - energetic nurse leader for this important nursing management role in the Hematology/Oncology Department. The Assistant Nurse Manager functions as a supervisor and assumes accountability for the operation of the assigned department. This includes the management - supervision and evaluation of care delivered by nursing and other allied health care staff. The ANM demonstrates a high level of clinical expertise and leadership approaches to management of complex care.

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/12737651
• 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
• Preferred Experience: A minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of successful Oncology clinical practice required - with at least one (1) year of recent nursing charge/collateral leadership duties experience in the unit for which you are applying strongly preferred
• ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate accredited by Oncology Nurse Society Demonstrated skills in effectively managing human resources in previous assignments
• Demonstrated dependability for duty and flexibility in work assignments and shift hours in previous assignments
• This ANM position will cover both oncology locations in Lake Nona and Lake Baldwin
• This Assistant Nurse Manager will report directly to the Nurse Manager of the respective unit
• Shift - weekend - and holiday rotation is required
• There will be irregular tours with rotation to other shifts as patient care needs require to provide 24 hour nursing coverage
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical Requirements: his position requires potentially moderate lifting or heavy carrying - straight pulling - or pushing - demand reaching above shoulder - the use of fingers on both hands required - call for walking - standing - kneeling - and repeated bending or climbing (legs only) - may use near or far vision correctable - requires the ability to distinguish basic and shades of colors - hearing (aid may be permitted) along emotional stability
• The incumbent may occasionally be exposed infectious diseases outside and inside - constant noise - dust - fumes - smoke - or gases - along working closely with others or working alone - including protracted or irregular hours of work.

Duties

• Duties include - but are not limited to: The Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) is responsible and accountable for the direction and supervision of the area specific orientation - training - development of staff - and evaluation of individual staff performance
• They function as a role model educator - practitioner - and supervisor providing leadership to the team
• The ANM of the Hematology/Oncology Unit is a supervisory level RN who assists the Nurse Manager with clinical and administrative functions and provides direct patient care as needed
• The ANM of the Hematology/Oncology Unit is a supervisory level RN who assists the Nurse Manager (NM) with clinical and administrative functions and provides direct patient care as needed
• Provides input on evaluation of the performance of subordinates as well as input on recommendations for appointments - advancements - or reassignments of subordinates
• Demonstrated ability in previous assignments to make critical decisions in stressful environments
• Assists the NM in the daily functions of the Hematology/Oncology Unit and collaboratively plans and assigns work to subordinate staff members to ensure care is provided through setting of priorities and scheduling assignments for completion of work
• Adhere to ethical principles in decision-making - fostering accountability at personal - organizational - and staff levels
• Equip staff with tools for culturally competent care and promotes a culture of accountability for high-quality - cost-effective outcomes
• Cultivate alliances across the care continuum - building trust through active listening - engagement - and emotional intelligence
• provides input on evaluation of the performance of subordinates as well as input on recommendations for appointments - advancements - or reassignments of subordinates
• Provides instruction and guidance to subordinate personnel on work and administrative matters including hearing and resolving complaints and referring more serious issues not resolved to higher level supervisors
• The ANM of the Hematology/Oncology Unit is a supervisory level RN who assists the Nurse Manager with clinical and administrative functions and provides direct patient care as needed
• 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: Monday - Friday - 7:30am - 4:00pm - flexibility to meet the needs organizations
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized