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The Supervisor Assistant Nurse Manager (SANM) position is in the Patient Care Services. The incumbent assists in the development and deployment of departmental policies, procedures, and protocols, as well as related Patient Care Policies & Memorandums. The incumbent is a supervisor and assistant to the CBOC Registered Nurse (RN) Manager. The SANM is responsible for the assessment, planning, provision and evaluation of nursing services in specified RN in conjunction with the RN Manager. Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. English Language Proficiency. In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), 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 State-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). In cases of graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing, possession of current, full, active and unrestricted registration will meet the requirement of graduation from an approved school of professional nursing. OR The completion of coursework equivalent to a nursing degree in a MSN Bridge Program that qualifies for professional nursing registration constitutes the completion of an approved course of study of professional nursing. Students should submit the certificate of professional nursing to sit for the NCLEX to the VA along with a copy of the MSN transcript. (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. 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. Preferred Experience: One(1) year Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) One(1) year documented Supervisory experience Grade Determinations: The following criteria must be met in determining the grade assignment of candidates, and if appropriate, the level within a grade: Nurse I Level I - An Associate Degree (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing, with no additional nursing practice/experience required. ($71,891 - $95,607) Nurse I Level II - An ADN or Diploma in Nursing and approximately 1 year of nursing practice/experience; OR an ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a bachelor's degree in a related field with no additional nursing practice/experience; OR a Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) with no additional nursing practice/experience. ($76,203 - $95,607) Nurse I Level III - An ADN or Diploma in Nursing and approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience; OR an ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a Bachelor's degree in a related field and approximately 1-2 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a BSN with approximately 1-2 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a Master's degree in nursing (MSN) or related field with a BSN and no additional nursing practice/experience. ($80,515 - $95,607) Nurse II - A BSN with approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience; OR ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a Bachelor's degree in a related field and approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a Master's degree in nursing or related field with a BSN and approximately 1-2 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a Doctoral degree in nursing or meets basic requirements for appointment and has doctoral degree in a related field with no additional nursing practice/experience required. ($86,330 - $114,809) Nurse III - Master's degree in nursing or related field with BSN and approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a Doctoral degree and approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience. ($97,277 - $129,375) Note regarding MSN degrees: If your MSN was obtained via a Bridge Program that qualifies for professional nursing registration, a BSN is not required. Reference: VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-6 Nurse Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office. Physical Requirements: moderate lifting (15-44lbs); moderate carrying (15-44lbs); straight pulling (.5hrs); pushing (.5hrs); reaching about shoulders; use of fingers; both hands required; walking Z(2.5hrs); standing (.5hrs); repeated bending; ability to distinguish colors; hearing (aid permitted) Environmental Factors: working alone ["VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards Duties include but are not limited to: SANM is defined by the four dimensions and performs activities appropriated to his/her grade as outlined in the Nurse Qualification Standards. These standards identify the educational, experiential, and competency requirements for the RN at each grade. The SANM identifies problems/issues and appropriately addresses process improvement. Anticipates emergencies, coordinates prevention and evaluates responses through critical analysis of patient situations. Facilitates training, education and evaluation of safety skills for team members in area of assignment for the following: emergency preparedness plan, hazardous materials, fire plan, equipment failure emergency plans, and utility outage response procedures. Assesses the complex learning needs of specific patient/family cohorts. Effectively communicates plans with Primary Care interdisciplinary teams. The incumbent will make daily staff assignments for their direct reports and in the absence of the RN Manager for their staff both professional and nonprofessional staff to assure adequate clinic staffing to provide safe and effective patient care. Prioritizes staff assignments to assure the timely completion of assigned work. Secures staff coverage for unexpected leave or increased acuity. Ensures nursing care is planned and thorough documentation is made within the electronic medical record by conducting chart audits to assure facility performance measures are being met. The incumbent will be responsible for developing an action plan to correct performance or conduct of employees who are not meeting the necessary criteria for documentation not meeting facility policy. Maintains knowledge of current Joint Commission, OIG, and VISN standards to assure Outpatient Clinic nursing staff is compliant with accreditation requirements and patient care clinics are meeting performance measures. Assists in developing policy and procedures to meet these requirements and related standards. Actively participates in interdisciplinary processes that improve performance. Assesses quality data to identify unit trends and initiates appropriate corrective actions. Monitors compliance with risk management and infection control procedures and promotes a safe work and patient care environment. Participates in formal quality improvement as assigned. Follows the labor contracts and communicates with the Unit Nurse Manager and Medical Director to suggest changes which affect the staff, prior to bargaining. Promotes effective working relationships among staff and peers and is an active participant in staff meetings. Assists staff in identifying individual and program specific learning needs and areas for growth and/or improvement. Collaborates with the Nurse Manager and Medical Director on how best to meet those needs. Addresses staff concerns in a professional timely manner by utilizing collaborative skills to prevent problems, and to identify, analyze and resolve issues. Monitors cost awareness of FTEE, usage of OT, CT, unscheduled hours, and works to balance patient care needs with resources. Collaborates with the Nurse Manager and the Medical Director to provide adequate resources for staffing coverage to meet patient care needs. Provides staff leadership in the preservation of patient rights, including assuring confidentiality, privacy, and that treatment efforts are based on identified patient needs, abilities, and preferences. Incumbent provides the customer with consistent information in accordance with established policies and procedures. Handles conflict and problems in dealing with the consumer constructively and appropriately. The incumbent collaborates with multidisciplinary team members in a manner that enhances coordination of comprehensive patient care. Ensure the completion of tracers assigned to the clinic are completed Complete all other duties assigned. 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; 8am - 4:30pm Compressed/Flexible: Telework: NOT available Virtual: This is NOT a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: NOT authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required"]

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