The Assistant Nurse Manager serves as an assistant with line authority to the Emergency Department (ED) manager in providing leadership and direction to nursing staff. The Assistant Nurse Manager demonstrates a high level of clinical expertise, leadership, and creative approaches to management of complex care in the dynamic unpredictable setting of the emergency department.
This RN is a nurse supervisor and provides oversight of unit scheduling and administration of leave, counseling and disciplinary action in collaboration with the Nurse Manager. Acts as the Nurse Manager during time of Nurse Manager absences. Supports all Acute Care Hospital Operations (ACHO) and nursing initiatives and all other duties as assigned.
RN responsibilities include: Responsible for administration and evaluation of program implementation, personnel management, and overall operations of the ED unit. Responsible for ensuring staff annual appraisals/proficiencies are monitored, initiated, communicated to employees, and completed on time as Rater and submitted in a timely manner 100% of the time with the exception of staff on unexpected leave for the 90 days prior to rating period ending.
Provides leadership in improving and sustaining the quality and effectiveness of services to patients, applying professional practice and the Joint Commission Standards in the management of the ED.
Demonstrates advanced clinical knowledge in assessing, planning, implementing, documenting, and evaluating care for a designated group of patients across the continuum of care: Recognizing the age related cognitive, physical, emotional, and chronological maturation needs of the adult and geriatric patient.
Familiar with, and ensures staff compliance with, establish policies and procedures, administration of the Unit in accordance with VHA, VAPAHCS, TJC, OSHA, Infection Prevention, HR, CDC, VHA Privacy/HIPPA, National Patient Safety Guidelines, and ED policies and procedures. Provides leadership and collaborates with the team to improve and sustain the quality and effectiveness of services to patients in an interdisciplinary setting.
Applies professional practice and The Joint Commission Standards to program development, analysis, and management. Promotes Evidence Based Practice in all clinical environments to provide / ensure optimal patient care outcomes. Ensures 100% of unit changes are evidence based, when literature is available to evaluate.
Work Schedule: Varies: Mon-Fri with flexibility to meet patient and unit needs Compressed/Flexible: Not Authorized Telework: Not Available Travel: None Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Available for well-qualified applicants EDRP Authorized: This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program.
You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application. Contact V21CCOEEDRP@VA.GOV, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more.
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.
For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.
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This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $153887 – $228000/yr.
Applications close on 2026-09-28.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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