Assistant Nurse Manager (Registered Nurse)

Quick Facts

• Role: Assistant Nurse Manager (Registered Nurse)

• Service/Unit: Progressive Care Unit / Patient Care Services

• Employment: Full-time (schedule varies based on unit needs)

Description

Functions as a clinical expert responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process while providing or supervising direct patient care. Supports 24/7 unit operations and assists the Nurse Manager with supervision, coordination of care, patient education and self-management, and interdisciplinary collaboration to improve outcomes. Leads innovative, evidence-based programs/process improvement and ensures compliance with accreditation and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities (Summary)

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate delivery of age-specific nursing care

• Coordinate care with a focus on patient education, self-management, and customer satisfaction

• Provide supervisory coverage for Assistant Nurse Managers as needed

• Direct and supervise staff orientation, training, development, and performance evaluation

• Act as role model, educator, practitioner, and supervisor for the team

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to remove barriers and implement evidence-based programs

• Promote a culture of accountability and culturally competent, high-quality, cost-effective outcomes

• Contribute to care delivery model and environmental design aligned to evidence-based, equitable access

• Ensure compliance with accreditation/regulatory standards, directives, policies, and SOPs

• Participate in strategy planning and execution by aligning nursing/clinical objectives with organizational strategy

Benefits

• Competitive salary with regular increases and potential performance awards

• Paid Time Off: 50 days per year (annual leave, sick leave, and paid federal holidays)

• Retirement: traditional federal pension and federal 401(k) with up to 5% contributions

• Insurance: health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care options (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)

• Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted RN license

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship (non-citizens only if VA policy allows)

• English language proficiency for direct patient care (written and spoken)

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (ACEN or CCNE) or meet VA-approved education/licensure equivalency pathway

• Current, full, active, unrestricted RN licensure in a U.S. state/territory or DC

• Complete required VA onboarding and pre-employment requirements

• Subject to background/security investigation

• Pass required testing if the position is testing-designated (urinalysis for illegal drug use)

• Selective Service registration for eligible males born after 12/31/1959

• Participate in required seasonal influenza vaccination program

• Ability to perform typical physical requirements of the nursing occupation