This position is located at the Pittsburgh VAMC - Inpatient Behavioral Health. The Registered Nurse will serve as the Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM).
Inpatient Behavioral Health cares for patients with a variety of mental health issues including but not limited to thought, mood, PTSD, self-harm and addiction. Practicing within the recovery model the units provide supportive care to veterans at various stages of their mental illness. Groups and activities are provided to give patients the tools to enable recovery by providing positive copings skills and creating a therapeutic milieu.
The least restrictive environment is strongly promoted and if restraint and seclusion is required for acute psychiatric conditions then it is safely maintained in this area. The Behavioral Health inpatient units are fast paced in providing services from admission to discharge and provide 24/7 care to veterans. The ANM is responsible for facilitation of care and bed flow in assigned unit(s) ensuring the highest level of customer service possible.
The ANM is additionally responsible for direct patient care in their assigned unit(s). Responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process when providing and/or supervising direct patient care. Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates care based on age-specific components.
The ANM assumes responsibility for the coordination of care focused on patient transition through the continuum of care, patient and family education, patient self-management after discharge, and supporting factors that impact customer satisfaction. The ANM considers all characteristics of the individual, including age and life stages, state of health, race and culture, values, and previous experiences.
Influences care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team.Major duties include, but not limited to: Functions frequently as a team leader/charge nurse while engaging co-workers/team un active problem solving regarding clinical issues leading to an improvement of care. Provides a full range of nursing care to patients with complex care needs, assuming responsibility and accountability for nursing actions.
Provides leadership in the utilization of standards of practice, policy and procedure to develop plans of care. Completes initial assessments and reassessments of patient conditions and responses to treatments and other findings. Initiates follow-up as needed. Promotes discharge planning and continuity of care by developing an individualized plan of care in collaboration with the patient and health care team. Involve community resources as appropriate.
Assesses and implements pain management strategies at the unit level and documents according to policy/procedure. Administers mediations in accordance with established policy/procedure. Utilizes the team approach to implement patient safety goals. Supports and enhances client self-determination. Serves as a resource for clients and staff in addressing ethical issues. Identifies and assesses resource utilization and safety issues, taking appropriate action.
Acquires knowledge and skills to maintain expertise in area of practice. Participates in educational activities to improve clinical knowledge and enhance role performance. Evaluates practice of self and others using professional standards, relevant statutes, and regulations. Takes action to improve performance. Uses group process to identify, analyze and resolve care problems. Coaches colleagues in team building.
Initiates / participates in quality improvement activities that result in improved outcomes. Uses a body of research to validate and/or change workgroup practice. Performs other duties as assigned.
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards Pay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards Paid Time Off: 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory Work Schedule: Daylight tour, some weekends or evenings may be required Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
sierra.arnold@va.gov · (412) 822-2431
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $88555 – $159601/yr.
Applications close on 2026-11-12.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-11-03 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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