Description du poste
This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.
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The Supervisory Assistant Nurse Manager supports the Nurse Manager in overseeing operations of a nursing unit/patient care area. The incumbent will foster team development, ensure compliance with standards of clinical practice, and serves as a key liaison between staff and leadership. This role combines clinical proficiency with leadership responsibilities and is often considered part of the succession plan for future Nurse Manager positions, providing opportunities to develop management skills and prepare for higher-level leadership. The ANM provides direct clinical and administrative supervision of CLC nursing operations during the assigned night tour, and ensures safe, individualized, Veteran-centered care, staff accountability for complete nursing documentation, purposeful rounding, fall prevention, infection control, staff staffing assignment, and mandatory Vocera communication. The ANM reports directly to the CLC (Extended Care) NM and escalates significant concerns through the established chain of command. The position functions as a proficient clinician and is responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process when providing or overseeing direct patient care, will provide the direction and oversight of specific orientation, training, development of staff, and evaluation of individual performance, and will function as a role model, educator, practitioner, and leader. They will assist the NM but is not responsible for independently carrying out the expectations of a NM on a routine basis. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Influences care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team to remove barriers and implement new evidence-based cutting edge programs/processes. Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates delivery of care based on age specific components. Assumes responsibility for the coordination of care focused on patient education, self-management, and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care. Serves as the first line supervisor of nursing personnel in the patient care area ensuring the head nurse/NM retains VA Handbook 5007 requirements (examples may include supervising the nursing assistants and/or licensed practical nurses in the patient care area or supervising the nursing personnel on evening and/or night shift). Approves schedules and leave for employees under their direct supervision. Appraises performance, recommending performance standards, and performance awards for employees under their direct supervision. Serves as hiring official during the recruitment process for employees under their direct supervision. Recommends proposed discipline or grievance adjustments for employees under their direct supervision. Drafts schedules and leave for final approval by the NM. Provides input into the performance of employees with the final evaluation completed by the NM. Assists with recommendations for selection of candidates for employment. Applies clinical knowledge/judgement to lead staff involvement in planning, decision making, and evaluating outcomes; providing feedback to the NM who ultimately ensures nursing personnel provide timely nursing care that complies with generally accepted standards of practice. Oversees work assignments and provides reports of contact or assisting with fact findings as needed to provide the NM with the information necessary to make recommendations for counseling and/or disciplinary actions. Engages