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The Assistant Nurse Manager will provide support in management, leadership and direction for staff in an area or areas of responsibility within the Operative Care Division (OCD). These vacancies are for the Pre-Anesthesia Testing (Pre-Op) Clinic and Outpatient Surgery Unit (OSU). 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: Care coordinator/Pre-Op/Surgical nursing 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 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: Light to moderate lifting and carrying (up to 44 lbs); Straight pulling (1 hour); Pushing (1-2 hours) Reaching above shoulder; Use of fingers; Both hands and legs required; Walking (3 hours); Standing (4-6 hours); Repeated bending (2 hours); Near vision correctable at 13" to 16" to Jaeger 1 to 4; Far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other; Depth perception; Ability to distinguish basic, and shades of colors; Hearing aid (may be permitted); Able to walk without assistive devices (e.g. walker, cane, crutches, wheelchair); Mental and emotional stability required. ["The Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) works closely with the Operative Care Clinical Managers, other Assistant Managers and the Associate Chief Nurse Executive, as well as other Medical and Surgical OCD Directors to ensure the efficient management of these areas. Assists in processes for the recruitment, selection and hiring of high quality staff to our programs. Implements appropriate and safe staff patient ratios and helps determine appropriate staff mix to provide quality care in a cost-effective manner. Assures staff utilize processes for evaluations, procurement and cost-effective use of supplies and equipment, including coordination of activities with Acquisition & Material Management. Forecasts, briefs and makes recommendations regarding resource needs/issues to the Nurse Managers. Coordinates activities across clinical programs, other product lines and disciplines (e.g., Imaging, Pharmacy, and Pathology). Demonstrates tact, diplomacy, negotiating skills, and a high level of critical thinking to meet the demands of a diverse, dynamic organization. Promotes sound education/staff development programs. Demonstrates commitment to professional enrichment, merit promotion, equal employment opportunity, and positive labor relations/partnership activities. Assumes full responsibility in the absence of manager for the unit. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, varying tours from 0700 - 1730 per service needs\nCompressed/Flexible: Available\nTelework: Not Available\nVirtual: This is not a virtual position.\nRelocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized\nFinancial Disclosure Report: Not required"]