OR Assistant Nurse Manager

OR Assistant Nurse Manager

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

Location(s): Madison, Wisconsin

Salary Range: $101114 - $151950 Per Year

Job Summary: The OR Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) supports the Nurse Manager (NM) with supervisory duties and responsibility and accountability for the 24/7 operation of their designated units. They provide coverage for other ANMs as needed. The ANM has responsibility and accountability for the direction and supervision of specific orientation, training, development of staff, and provides input into the evaluation of individual staff performance.

Major Duties:

• The OR Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) functions as a role model, educator, practitioner, and supervisor providing leadership to the team. They enhance care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team to remove barriers and implement new evidence-based cutting-edge programs and processes. The ANM ensures the OR department is staffed for safe and efficient patient care per Association of Perioperative Registered Nurse (AORN) recommendations. The ANM provides direct patient care to intraoperative patients as needed to ensure safe staffing ratios are maintained 100% of the time. The ANM assists staff to facilitate first case on-time start times to the OR. The ANM makes necessary adjustments to staffing schedules to best accommodate the demands of the variable perioperative schedule. The ANM will collaborate with the NM in the hiring process, provide feedback for staff proficiency ratings/evaluations, modeling and assuring positive behavior, provides oversight for the administration of leave, mentoring/counseling and disciplinary actions, as needed, in collaboration with the Nurse Manager. The ANM assumes an active role in labor/management partnership and supports EEO principles and programs. They adhere to ethical principles in decision-making, fostering accountability at personal, organizational, and staff levels. The ANM works with the NM on the department staffing effectiveness and daily staffing schedule. The ANM acts as the Nurse Manager during the times of NM absences. The ANM collaborates with the NM to provide content for staff meetings to facilitate communication and disseminate information for unit and facility level programs and best practices. The ANM will partner with the Perioperative Nurse Educator and NM on the initial and on-going staff competency program for the department, they will apply the clinical skills necessary to identify and coordinate education and staff development needs, to all levels of staff. The ANM engages in professional organizations to enhance leadership and career growth. They equip staff with tools for competent care and promote accountability for high-quality, cost-effective outcomes. The ANM will cultivate alliances across the care continuum, building trust through active listening, engagement, and emotional intelligence. They promote a workplace environment committed to achieving the organization's vision and mission. The ANM contributes to the development of care delivery models and environmental design, ensuring evidence-based, accessible, affordable, and equitable patient care. Aligns nursing/clinical objectives with organizational strategic outcomes, participating in strategy planning and execution. The ANM will assist the performance improvement (Pl) process and promote goals related to patient and staff satisfaction, VASQIP, and the adherence to specialty recommendations of care and standards of practice from VA, VHA, AORN, The Joint Commission, and other like regulatory/professional organizations. As a registered nurse, the ANM is also responsible for contribution to the establishment and implementation of evidence-based nursing standard of practice by supporting and providing resources to the unit-based practice council. The ANM maintains knowledge and ensures compliance with all regulatory and accreditation standards, Directives, policies, and standard operating procedures (SOP). The ANM along with the NM assumes overall accountability for nurse sensitive measures at the unit level including the collection, analysis and reporting of outcomes data. Assist the staff in interpreting the collection, analysis and reporting of outcome data and serve as a leader in working towards improving nursing care for optimal patient outcomes. The ANM participates in the development, review, and revision, of Nursing policies/procedures to ensure compliance; supports implementation of these policies, actively contributes to performance measures for the VAMC, VISN and VHA. Assurance is made for ongoing readiness with regulatory bodies/agencies both internal and external to VHA all the while ensuring the ANA code of Ethics for Nurses is followed. The ANM functions clinically as a direct care provider as a member of the OR nursing staff to provide direct care to surgical patients in the intraoperative setting to maintain critical patient care skills necessary to implement and evaluate unit needs. The ANM will provide direct care as needed to ensure safe staffing ratios are maintained. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 0600-1430. No weekends or holidays. Telework: Yes. Ad-Hoc, as determined by the agency policy Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

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. Preferred Experience: BSN or higher preferred. CNOR preferred. Minimum of 2-3 years experience as an Operating Room Nurse preferred. Demonstrated leadership experience in Charge Nurse or Team Lead roles preferred. 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/12846464. 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: 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: Walking, bending, stooping, and some lifting in the direct care of patients. There may also be extended periods of sitting. This position also requires that the staff member be able to wear a lead apron for an extended period of time.

How to Apply: All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 12/15/2025 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12846464. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package. NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date. During the application process you may have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.

Application Deadline: 2025-12-15