The Office of Community Care Assistant Nurse Manager partners with the Nurse Manager to supervise staff who triage consults and coordinate Veterans' care in the community. The ANM has working knowledge of the Community Care process, MISSION Act eligibility and access standards, and VA policy. The ANM is proficient in VA clinical and administrative systems (CPRS/VistA, Oracle Health, JLV, HSRM/CCRA) and Microsoft tools.
The ANM uses data to monitor timeliness on systems and process changes.
https://youtu.be/EGW4PMZvJto?si=_f7pNchVqoK1KZal Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Support the Nurse Manager (NM) with the operation of their designated unit(s). Provide coverage for other ANMs as needed. Responsible and accountable for the direction and oversight of specific orientation, training, development of staff, and evaluation of individual staff performance.
Develop ability to function as a role model, educator, practitioner, and leader. Influence 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 NM but is not responsible for independently carrying out the expectations of the NM on a routine basis.
Exercise the authority to direct work, assign duties, evaluate employee performance, recommend employee awards, approve or deny leave, recall employees to duty, propose discipline, and adjust their grievances, or to effectively recommend such proposed discipline or grievance adjustments for employees under their direct supervision.
Some common examples include but are not limited to the following examples: Appraise performance, recommend performance standards, and recommend performance awards for employees under their direct supervision. Serve as hiring official during the recruitment process for employees under their direct supervision. Recommend proposed discipline or grievance adjustments for employees under their direct supervision.
In addition, the Assistant Nurse Manager is responsible for assisting the NM with personnel on the unit who they do not directly supervise; expectations may include but are not limited to: Drafting schedules and leave for final approval by the NM. Provide input into performance of employees with the final evaluation completed by the NM. Assist with making recommendations for selection of candidates for employment.
Apply clinical knowledge/ judgement to lead staff involvement in planning, decision-making, and evaluating outcomes; provide feedback to the NM who ultimately ensures nursing personnel provide timely nursing care that complies with generally accepted standards of practice.
Oversee work assignments and provide reports of contact or assisting with fact findings as needed to provide the NM with the information necessary to make recommendations for counseling and/or disciplinary actions. Engage in professional organizations to enhance leadership and career growth. Adhere to ethical principles in decision-making, fostering accountability at personal, organizational, and staff levels.
Equip staff with tools for competent care and promote an environment accountability for high-quality, cost-effective outcomes.
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: Full-Time, M-F, 7:30am-4:00pm Telework: Not Authorized Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
V19USAJOBS@VA.GOV · 719-227-4600
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $98261 – $163816/yr.
Applications close on 2026-11-16.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-11-04 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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