Registered Nurse-Assistant Nurse Manager(Clc)

HIRING MOTIVATED NURSES FOR SYRACUSE VAMC, SYRACUSE N.Y

The Assistant Nurse Manager is responsible and accountable for the provision of leadership in evaluating and improving patient care through collaborative strategies with others. S/he is responsible for advising the Nurse Manager of issues on the unit and potential resolution of issues. The Assistant Nurse Manager functions as an effective change agent, utilizing effective communication skills to implement improvements in patient care. At the direction of the Nurse Manager, the Assistant Nurse Manager initiates interdisciplinary projects to improve organization performance and evaluates the effect on patient care and workload utilizing professional standards of care and practice. In the absence of the Nurse Manager, the Assistant Nurse Manager maintains 24/7 accountability for professional nursing practice in assigned areas. The Assistant Nurse Manager possesses the knowledge and skills to effectively apply all aspects of the nursing process within a collaborative and interdisciplinary practice setting.

Demonstrates specialized knowledge and is responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process when providing or supervising direct patient care. Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates delivery of care based on age specific components. Assumes responsibility for the coordination of care focused on patient education, self-management, and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care. Influences care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team and participating in innovative process improvement initiatives

Functions as a clinical expert and is responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process when providing or supervising direct patient care. Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates delivery of care based on age specific components. Assumes responsibility for the coordination of care focused on patient education, self-management, and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care. They demonstrate sound decision-making and judgment and possess excellent interpersonal skills. They are self-directed and influences care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team and leading innovative process improvement initiatives.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards

Work Schedule: M-F days,(rotating off tours as needed to support the unit).
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

There is no better time than now to join our nursing team! We're looking for bright, talented resourceful individuals with exceptional clinical and communication skills to function as a Registered Nurse (RN) at the Syracuse VA. Join us so you can be part of our team caring for our nations Hero's

Benefits:

• 26 paid vacation days/year
• 13 paid sick days/year
• 10 paid holidays
• Group Health and Life Insurance -you can carry into retirement
• Federal Pension
• Credit Union on site
• Shift differential (10%)
• Weekend differential (25%)
• Uniform Allowance
• Nationwide transfer opportunities
• Employee Gym onsite, Yoga classes offered
• Savings plan (5% match on 401K)

Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $77,428.00 - $129,499.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• RN (Preferred)

Work Location: In person