Registered Nurse - Assistant Nurse Manager Cath Lab/Interventional Radiology

The Kansas City VA Healthcare System is recruiting for one Registered Nurse - Assistant Nurse Manager. The Registered Nurse -Assistant Nurse Manager will function in Specialty Care Nursing Service. The Specialty Clinics specializes in the delivery of comprehensive medical specialty care to adult and geriatric patients utilizing the Neighborhood Model, in collaboration with the Patient Aligned Care Teams in Primary Care and other services.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards The ANM is the designated second-line supervisory authority on the unit. In conjunction with the Nurse Manager, he/she is responsible and accountable for the 24/7 operations of the unit, ensuring that subordinate personnel provide timely nursing care which complies with generally accepted standards of clinical practice. He/she acts in the absence of the Nurse Manager for all operational purposes including the granting of leave.

He/she will provide input related to employee performance which may include the initial drafting of performance evaluations/proficiencies. However, the Nurse Manager will retain first line supervisor rating responsibilities for all unit employees that are assigned to him/herResponsibilities and functions include: Managing the patient care environment of the clinics, including budgeting, supplies, equipment, safety, and patient flow.

Personnel management including scheduling, counseling, and evaluation of staff performance and behavior. Management of the clinic functions, including collaboration with all specialties to determine efficient and effective use of resources to achieve the highest level of access. Full participation in achievement of applicable performance goals for the clinic. Staff orientation and continuing education thereafter. Representing the department, or unit, within the organization.

Participation in or supervision of direct patient care. Monitoring of voicemail and follow up. At the direction of the Nurse Manager (NM), the Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) acts as a supervisor and assumes accountability for the management and operation of the Medical Specialty Clinics. Assists the NM with comprehensive oversight of the clinic's staffing, delivery of patient care and quality outcomes. The ANM is responsible for contributing to the implementation of evidence-based nursing standards of practice and role-modeling expert care provision.

In collaboration with the NM, creates a positive work environment which enhances care delivery and professional development of clinically competent staff. Contributes to the evaluation of the clinic's nursing productivity, staffing methodology and improving systems/workflow. Maintains ethical management practice related to fairness, equity, relationships, payroll and timekeeping. Precepts and assists with staff orientation, annual competencies, continuing education, and ongoing evaluation; ensures all mandatory education/TMS is completed timely.

Provide input for staff proficiencies and performance reviews according to facility and nationally-mandated timeframes with oversight from the NM. Initiates/participates in quality improvement activities which result in improved outcomes. 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-4pm Telework: Ad-hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized

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/13109833.

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: Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a cardiac catheterization laboratory, critical care, or procedural care setting, along with at least one (1) year of leadership experience. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019, Employee Occupational Health Service.