Registered Nurse (Assistant Nurse Manager) HBPC

Job Title

Nurse Supervisory HBPC ANM

Job Duties

The Nurse Supervisory HBPC ANM supports the HBPC Program NM with the operation of their designated unit(s). Provides coverage for other ANMs and HBPC Program Manager as needed. The ANM has responsibility and accountability for the direction and oversight of specific orientation, training, development of HBPC staff, and evaluation of individual staff performance. Functions competently as a role model, educator, practitioner, and leader. Influences care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team to remove barriers and implement new evidence-based cutting-edge programs/processes. The Supervisory ANM is typically responsible for assisting the NM but is not responsible for independently carrying out the expectations of a NM on a routine basis. The ANM will provide coverage for Nursing Program Manager in collaboration with HBPC Medical Director. Exercises the authority to direct work, assign duties, evaluate employee performance, recommend employee awards, approve or deny leave, recall employees to duty, propose discipline, and to adjust their grievances, or to effectively recommend such proposed discipline or grievance adjustments for employees under their direct supervision. Some common examples include but are not limited to the following examples:

• Serving 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 but are not limited to supervising the nursing assistants and/or licensed practical/vocational nurses (LPN/LVNs) in the patient care area or supervising the nursing personnel on evening and/or night shift)
• Approving schedules and leave for employees under their direct supervision
• Appraising performance, recommending performance standards, and recommending performance awards for employees under their direct supervision
• Serving as hiring official during the recruitment process for employees under their direct supervision
• Recommending proposed discipline or grievance adjustments for employees under their direct supervision

In addition, the Supervisory ANM is responsible for assisting the NM with personnel on the unit who they do not directly supervise; expectations may include but are not limited to:

• Drafting schedules and leave for final approval by the NM
• Providing input into the performance of employees with the final evaluation completed by the NM
• Assisting with making recommendations for selection of candidates for employment
• Applying clinical knowledge/judgment 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
• Overseeing work assignments and providing 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

Total Rewards Package

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package:

• 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, 7:30 am - 4:00 pm or 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
• Telework: Not Available
• Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

US Department of Veterans Affairs