Summary

The Miami Veterans Health System is recruiting two full-time - permanent Registered Nurses to serve as the Assistant Nurse Manager for Night Shift in the Emergency Department covering Progressive Care Unit (PICU) - Medical Intensive Care and Surgical Intensive Care MICU/SICU at the Bruce W. Carter VA Medical Center located in Miami - Florida. Come join our team of health care professionals in caring for our Veterans.

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
• 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/12943344
• 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
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Preferred Experience: 3 or more years of ICU 5 years of Nurse Management MSN Physical Requirements: This position requires visual acuity - keen hearing - clear distinctive speech - and manual dexterity
• This position may require potentially long periods of continued walking - standing - stooping - sitting - bending pulling - and pushing
• Transferring patients and objects may be required
• The incumbent may occasionally be exposed to patients who are combative secondary to delirium - dementia - or psychiatric disorders
• The incumbent must be a mature - flexible - sensible individual capable of working effectively in stressful situations - able to shift priorities based on patient needs
• The environment's pace can vary
• The incumbent must have the ability to prioritize patient care needs
• Weight limitations vary depending on area of service and functional duties.

Duties

• The Assistant Nurse Manager is expected to be an experienced RN interested in working in a leadership role in the Emergency Department- Progressive Care Unit(PICU) - Medical Intensive Care and Surgical Intensive Care MICU/SICU
• This position requires the dedication and commitment of an experienced RN to function in a leadership role - to include but not limited to schedule - mentor - and supervisor nursing staff members as well as to facilitate patient flow and positive patient outcomes
• Excellent interpersonal skills with strong communication skills are required with recent leadership experience
• The Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) is responsible for assessment - planning - provision - and evaluation of nursing services in specified areas
• Major Duties Assists in the accomplishment and evaluation of organizational goals and objectives
• Conducts probationary and yearly proficiency and competency review of employees in collaboration with the Nurse Manager - Nurse Educator
• Submits prior to due date
• Closely monitors customer/patient satisfaction for designated department(s)
• Evaluates/documents job performance of employees
• Acts in collaboration with Nurse Management
• Reviews staffing schedule to ensure adequate staffing levels consistent with unit workload
• Works with the other Assistant Nurse Managers and Supervisor to assure adequate staffing
• Maintains patient care equipment
• Makes daily rounds throughout department to check physical environment and notifies the appropriate department of needed repairs
• Evaluates and makes decisions on proper disciplinary actions
• Initiates the appropriate action
• Consults with the Nurse Manager as appropriate
• Makes patient rounds to monitor the quality of care delivered daily
• Assures nursing assessments are completed in a timely manner and potential problems are addressed
• Directs the activities of the employees and assures that staff members follow the same standards of care and policy and procedures
• (Conducts daily clinical rounds & monitor adherence to clinical standards)
• Performs other duties as assigned VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards 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: 3:30pm - 12:00am - 11:30pm - 0800am Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized