Unclassified - West Palm Beach, FL

posted 3 months ago

Full-time - Mid Level
West Palm Beach, FL

About the position

The Community Living Center Assistant Nurse Manager is a vital role within the Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically accountable to the Chief Nurse of Extended Care. This position requires a registered professional nurse who collaborates closely with the Nurse Manager to oversee the operations of the Community Living Center. The Assistant Nurse Manager is responsible for the management, supervision, and evaluation of care delivered by nursing and allied care staff, ensuring that high standards of care are maintained at all times. This role is essential in fostering a supportive environment for both staff and patients, promoting a culture of accountability and high-quality, cost-efficient outcomes. In this position, the Assistant Nurse Manager will support the Nurse Manager with various supervisory duties, which include providing coverage for other Assistant Nurse Managers as needed. A significant aspect of this role involves the supervision of specific orientation, training, and staff development initiatives. The Assistant Nurse Manager will equip staff with the necessary tools to deliver culturally competent care, thereby enhancing the overall patient experience. Additionally, the role may involve other duties as assigned, which contribute to the smooth operation of the Community Living Center. The VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package that includes competitive salary, regular salary increases, and potential for performance awards. Employees benefit from an extensive paid time off policy, which includes 50 days of paid time off per year, encompassing annual leave, sick leave, and paid federal holidays. The retirement plan includes a traditional federal pension and a federal 401K with contributions by the VA. Health, vision, dental, and life insurance options are available, along with long-term care insurance. The work schedule for this position is from 11:30 AM to 8:00 PM, with rotating weekends and holidays, and while telework is not an option, relocation and recruitment incentives may be authorized for the right candidate.

Responsibilities

  • Supports the Nurse Manager with supervisory duties
  • Provides coverage for other Assistant Nurse Managers
  • Supervises specific orientation, training, and staff development
  • Equips staff with tools for culturally competent care
  • Promotes a culture of accountability for high quality, cost efficient outcomes
  • Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

  • U.S. Citizenship is required; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens
  • Must have a full and unrestricted license from any U.S. State or territory
  • Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate accrediting agency
  • Proficiency in basic written and spoken English is mandatory
  • Must pass a pre-employment physical examination
  • Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is required
  • Participation in the COVID-19 vaccination program is required

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience in a supervisory role within a healthcare setting
  • Knowledge of culturally competent care practices
  • Ability to promote high-quality patient outcomes

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Regular salary increases
  • Potential for performance awards
  • 50 days of paid time off per year
  • Traditional federal pension
  • Federal 401K with up to 5% contributions by VA
  • Federal health, vision, dental, and life insurance
  • Long-term care insurance
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