The Iowa City VA Medical Center is recruiting for an Emergency Department Assistant Nurse Manager. The Assistant Nurse Manger supports the Nurse Manager in supervising 24/7 operations, staff development, training, and performance input. The Assistant Nurse Manger serves as a leader, educator, and role model while coordinating interdisciplinary care, removing barriers, and implementing evidence-based practices to enhance patient outcomes.
The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran.
This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.
Major duties include, but are not limited to: Functions as a clinical expert responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process when providing or supervising direct patient care. Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates delivery of care based on age-specific components.
Supports the Nurse Manager with supervisory duties and responsibility and accountability for the 24/7 operation of designated units; provides coverage for other Nurse Managers or Assistant Nurse Managers as needed. Directs and supervises orientation, training, and development of staff; provides input into evaluation of individual staff performance. Functions as role model, educator, practitioner, and supervisor providing leadership to the team.
Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to remove barriers and implement new evidence-based, cutting-edge programs/processes to enhance care outcomes. Aligns nursing and clinical objectives with organizational strategic outcomes, participating in strategy planning and execution. Ensures compliance with accreditation and regulatory standards; maintains knowledge of Directives, policies, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
Contributes to development of care delivery models and environmental design to ensure evidence-based, accessible, affordable, and equitable patient care. Engages in professional organizations to enhance leadership and career growth; promotes an inclusive workplace valuing diversity.
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, 9:30 am to 6:00 pm, tour time may vary per department needs.
Telework: Not available. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized.
jessica.cronin@va.gov · 269-924-1233
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $76642 – $127773/yr.
Applications close on 2026-09-23.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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