The Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) for the Community Based Outpatient Clinics and BHIP Outpatient Mental Health Nursing is a registered professional nurse who serves as an assistant Nurse Manager to the Community Based Outpatient Clinics and BHIP Mental Health Nursing Nurse Manager located at the Hampton VA Medical Center, providing leadership, supervision, and direction to mental health nursing staff. *Please note this job is open to facility employees only!*
Duties - Functions or scope of assigned duties include, but are not limited to: Demonstrates competency in providing care for Veterans presenting behavioral health disorders including depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, substance dependence, and related medical conditions. Work independently providing patient- center and recovery oriented care team based care to our Veterans.
Contributes to the development of recovery oriented care delivery models and environmental design, ensuring evidence-based, accessible, affordable, and equitable patient care. Ensures compliance with OMH and ONS policies and procedures as well as accreditation and regulatory standards. Aligns mental health nursing/clinical objectives with organizational strategic outcomes, participating in strategy planning and execution.
Promotes an inclusive workplace valuing diversity to achieve the organization's vision and mission. Directs and organizes patient flow in assigned area. Maintains unit schedule, grants leave for staff, and coordinates the provision of care. Leads interdisciplinary problem-solving at the area and /or program level.
Establishes and monitors clinic profiles in terms of availability, utilization and scheduling, and staff productivity; Monitors and reports data from relevant Outpatient Mental Health BHIP and provider management dashboards, as indicated; Establishes and executes performance improvement plans; Reviews and approves or disapproves leave requests; Assures that direct reports are trained and fully comply with the provisions of the safety regulations as appropriate for general and area specific operations; Reviewing and assuring that the documentation of the assigned staff reflects the services provided and meets TJC, Health Care System, and mental health documentation standards; Coordinates and monitors clinical training/development of direct reports who provide mental health assessments, care management, medication administration and other mental health services; Enhances care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team to remove barriers and implement new evidence-based cutting-edge programs/processes.
Participates in the development of care delivery models and environmental design, ensuring evidence-based, accessible, affordable, and equitable patient care. Ensures compliance with accreditation and regulatory standards. Aligns nursing/clinical objectives with organizational strategic outcomes, participating in strategy planning and execution. Plans and delivers technically competent care to patients in alignment with the ANA Standards of Nursing Practice.
Responsible and accountable for individual nursing practice and determines the appropriate delegation of tasks ensuring assigned delegated tasks are completed by team members. Manages nursing care of patients, organizes, and completes own assignments in a safe and timely manner, assisting team members as necessary. Participates in the development, implementation, and evaluation of interdisciplinary care.
Establishes a therapeutic relationship, allowing the patient to achieve optimal function through assessment and treatment of their health enhancing the patient experience, satisfaction, and/or safety. Treats all patients, families, and other caregivers with dignity and respect incorporating knowledge, values, and beliefs into care planning without judgement or discrimination.
Recognizes ethical issues related to professional nursing practice and follows established policies of the practice setting, VA, and ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses. Applies high reliability principles and I CARE values to improve patient outcomes. Demonstrates the ability to communicate confidently with members of the healthcare team and demonstrate professional behaviors that promotes cooperation and teamwork.
Shares knowledge and creates opportunities for collaboration that encourage team cohesiveness. Uses available resources and sound clinical judgement to achieve results. Demonstrates professional behavior and works effectively with others, builds on strengths, and takes positive action to meet growing responsibilities.
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: 7:30am - 4pm (Monday - Friday) Telework: Not Authorized.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized.
jannell.johnson@va.gov · 757-381-6996
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $88043 – $165139/yr.
Applications close on 2026-10-27.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-20 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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