The Geriatrics and Extended Care Assistant Nurse Manager is directly responsible to the Assistant Chief Nurse of Geriatrics and Extended Care and accepts direct oversight and leadership from Nurse Managers for unit based tasks and assigned duties. The Assistant Nurse Manager will work off tours in the Community Living Center and days when covering for the manager. In conjunction with the GEC Nurse Managers, the Assistant Nurse Manager will collaborate with the NODs on the off tours. 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: Management experience preferred. 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. 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. 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. 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 year's of nursing practice/experience; OR a Master's degree in nursing or related field with a BSN and approximately 1-2 year's 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. Nurse III - Master's degree in nursing or related field with BSN and approximately 2-3 year's of nursing practice/experience; OR a Doctoral degree and approximately 2-3 year's of nursing practice/experience. 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: This position is required to meet the physical standards as outlined on the OF 178 Certificate of Medical Examination. The position requires visual acuity, keen hearing, clear distinctive speech, and manual dexterity. The position requires long periods of continued walking, standing, stooping, sitting, bending, pulling, pulling, assisting with transferring patients to wheelchairs/stretchers, cars, and transporting to other departments. ["VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards Uses the nursing process and evidence based practice to collaborate with the Interdisciplinary team in developing the patient-driven holistic care plan. Demonstrates leadership by serving as an advocate for patients, team player to colleagues as she/he continues to enhance his/her own and the team's professional growth, development and practice. Communicate and interact appropriately and courteously with all internal/external customers. Maintain confidentiality of electronic, written and/or verbal patient/employee information Demonstrate working practices that include adherence to Infection Control. Conforms with all medical center and service/service line safety policies, procedures and protocols to avoid injury and/or illness to self and others. Identifies and reports all unsafe conditions to appropriate personnel to ensure a safe environment for all patients, medical center personnel and visitors. Effectively use resources to maintain or enhance patient care productivity at the unit level. Creates, collaborates with Nurse Managers and communicates staffing plans using approved guidelines and posting methods. Acts in a unit leadership capacity as delegated by the Nurse Manager/ Chief Nurse of the service line. Timely comprehensive written/oral reporting through sound decision making based on knowledge of customer satisfaction, employee satisfaction, clinical relevance and leadership goals. Serves as unit level patient advocate during tour of duty Maintains current knowledge of nursing trends and issues related to Geriatrics and Extended Care Assists with maintaining staff training records in conjunction with the managers and CNL, and ensure staff attendance/completion of educational activities. Identifies staff learning needs in conjunction with the managers and CNL, and assists with staff competency completion/skill validation as assigned by Nurse Manager/Chief Nurse Conducts environmental rounds in extended care areas to ensure safety for both patients and staff and reports concerns to Nurse Manager Communicates with Facility Management concerning electricity, plumbing, ventilation, housekeeping and other facility related issues. Assures staff documentation is accurate and in compliance with regulatory agencies in regards to patient findings, assessments, care provided and treatment plans Assists with admissions and discharges as assigned Responsible for providing unit coverage to assigned areas Overseeing the AvaSure telesitter on off tours Other duties as assigned Work Schedule: 3:30 pm-24:00 and other shifts as needed\nCompressed/Flexible: Not Available\nTelework: Not Available\nVirtual: This is not a virtual position.\nRelocation/Recruitment Incentives: Authorized\nPermanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized\nPCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized\nFinancial Disclosure Report: Not required *Incentives: Recruitment Incentive: RNs - $10k recruitment incentive for 3 year service agreement authorized for highly qualified candidates."]