Non-Supervisory Assistant Nurse Manager (Community Care)

Quick Facts

• Role: Non-Supervisory Assistant Nurse Manager (Community Care)

Description

Supports the Nurse Manager in overseeing nursing unit operations and improving patient care delivery. Leads staff orientation, training, development, and evaluates staff performance while acting as a clinical role model and educator. Collaborates with an interdisciplinary team to remove care barriers and implement evidence-based, innovative programs and processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide or oversee direct patient care and be accountable for all elements of the nursing process
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate age-specific components of care
• Coordinate care focused on patient education, self-management, and customer satisfaction across the care continuum
• Exercise sound decision-making and strong interpersonal skills
• Support routine Nurse Manager expectations (e.g., draft schedules and leave for NM approval; provide input into employee performance with NM final evaluation)
• Oversee orientation, training, development, and performance evaluation for staff
• Assist with candidate selection recommendations
• Engage in professional organizations to support leadership and career growth
• Adhere to ethical principles and promote accountability across personal, organizational, and staff levels
• Equip staff with tools for competent care and promote high-quality, cost-effective outcomes
• Build alliances across the care continuum through active listening, engagement, and emotional intelligence

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship (or eligible exception per VA policy)
• English language proficiency for direct patient care (basic written and spoken)
• Graduate of an approved professional nursing program (ACEN or CCNE) OR meet VA education/licensure pathways
• Current, full, active, unrestricted RN license in a U.S. state/territory/commonwealth or DC
• Subject to background/security investigation
• Pass pre-employment physical evaluation
• Participate in seasonal influenza vaccination program
• Complete online onboarding and satisfy pre-employment identification requirements
• Selective Service registration required for males born after 12/31/1959
• May be required to serve a probationary period
• If selected for a testing designated position: subject to pre-appointment urinalysis; refusal results in denial

Benefits

• Competitive salary with regular increases and potential performance awards
• Paid time off: 50 days/year (annual leave, sick leave, and Federal holidays)
• Retirement: federal pension with 5 years vesting and federal 401K with up to 5% employer contributions
• Insurance: health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care options
• Work schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm
• Telework: ad hoc at supervisor discretion (not a virtual position)