Registered Nurse (Assistant Nurse Manager - MHRRTP)

Summary The Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM - MHRRTP) functions as a clinical expert responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process. Incumbent assesses - plans - implements - and evaluates delivery of care based on age specific components and assumes responsibility for the coordination of care focused on patient education - self-management - and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care. S/he is accountable to the Associate Director of Patient Care Services (ADPCS). 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 Education: 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) License/Registration: 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) Grandfathering Provision Note - 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: 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 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 and 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 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 Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit Duties The Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) provides supervisory and clinical leadership for the Mental Health Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program (MHRRTP) The ANM supports the Nurse Manager with oversight of 24/7 operations - staff development - workflow coordination - and compliance with all regulatory and VA directives The ANM serves as a role model - educator - practitioner - and supervisor - advancing high-quality - trauma-informed - Veteran-centered care This role plays a key part in fostering accountability - supporting interdisciplinary collaboration - and driving evidence-based improvements across the residential continuum of care Duties may include - but are not limited to - the following: Providing direct supervision - scheduling oversight - mentoring - and performance feedback for assigned nursing staff Maintaining responsibility and accountability for daily clinical operations - including staffing patterns - patient flow - and care coordination across all shifts Serving as clinical resource and role model in mental health recovery practices - trauma-informed care - and culturally competent care Ensuring compliance with accreditation bodies - VHA Directives - policies - and MHRRTP SOPs Supporting onboarding - staff education - and professional development initiatives Collaborating with interdisciplinary team members to reduce care barriers and implementing innovative - evidence-based programming Contributing to environmental design and delivery models that promote equitable - accessible - and high-quality residential care Providing direct patient care when needed due to staffing shortages Promoting a culture of accountability - inclusivity - and ethical leadership at all organizational levels - etc 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: TBD (Rotating Shifts may include working evenings - nights - weekends and federal holidays) Appointment Type: Permanent - Full-Time Location: Villa Serena - Mental Health Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program (MHRRTP) Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position Travel: May be required up to 25% to support sister residential programs - as needed Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards #J-18808-Ljbffr U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs