The Supervisory Assistant Nurse Manager supports the Nurse Manager(NM) overseeing operations of the Resource Center. Fosters team development, ensures compliance with standards of clinical practice, and serves as a key liaison between staff and leadership.
This role combines clinical proficiency with leadership responsibilities and is often considered part of the succession plan for future NM positions, providing opportunities to develop management skills and prepare for higher-level leadership.
The Supervisory Assistant Nurse Manager duties include, but are not limited to: Responsible and accountable for the direction and oversight of specific orientation, training, development of staff, and evaluation of individual staff performance. Functions as a role model, educator, practitioner, and leader. Influences care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team to remove barriers and implement new evidence-based cutting-edge programs/processes.
Responsible for assisting the Nurse Manager but is not responsible for independently carrying out the expectations of a Nurse Manager on a routine basis.
Exercises the authority to direct work, assign duties, evaluate employee performance, recommend employee awards, approve or deny leave, recall employees to duty, propose discipline, and to adjust their grievances, or to effectively recommend such proposed discipline or grievance adjustments for employees under their direct supervision. Engages in professional organizations to enhance leadership and career growth.
Adheres to ethical principles in decision-making, fostering accountability at personal, organizational, and staff levels. Equips staff with tools for competent care and promotes an environment accountability for high-quality, cost-effective outcomes. Promotes alliances across the care continuum, building trust through active listening, engagement, and emotional intelligence.
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: Monday - Friday, 7:30am to 4:00pm with 51% being off tours with flexible hours for operational needs.
Subject to change based on the needs of the facility. Telework: Available. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized.
naomi.zeno@va.gov · 6032669415
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $92451 – $165395/yr.
Applications close on 2026-10-20.
This is a Monday - Friday, 7:30am to 4:00pm with 51% being off tours with flexible hours for operational needs. Subject to change based on the needs of the facility. position.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-16 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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