Assistant Nurse Manager

Veterans Health Administration

Gainesville (FL)

On-site

USD 97,000 - 145,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

50 days paid time off per year (26 + S

Federal pension

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration in Gainesville, FL seeks an Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) to provide leadership, supervision, and direction to nursing staff within Surgical Specialty Clinics. The ANM serves as a clinical expert, oversees the nursing process, and collaborates with physicians and clinicians to deliver high-quality patient care.

The role requires leading 24/7 operational aspects, mentoring staff, and aligning nursing objectives with organizational goals, while ensuring compliance

Qualifications

Must be a registered nurse with a valid license in any US state or territory.
Transcript must be submitted if qualifications are based on education.
If using foreign education, attach a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency.

Responsibilities

Leads the nursing process for direct patient care and supervision.
Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates care for patients across age groups.
Develops and manages partnerships with nursing, physicians, and other clinicians.
Mentors less experienced nurses, RNs in expanded roles, and students.
Supports the Nurse Manager with 24/7 operations of designated units.
Engages in strategy planning and ensures evidence-based, accessible patient care.

Job description

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) for the Surgical Specialty Clinics is a registered professional nurse who serves as an assistant with line authority to the Surgical Specialty Clinics Nurse Manager located in Gainesville, FL, providing leadership, supervision, and direction to nursing staff.

Key Responsibilities

The Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) functions as a clinical expert and is 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. Functions or scope of assigned duties include, but are not limited to: Develops and manages collaborative partnerships with nursing, physicians, and other clinicians.

Serves as a mentor for less experienced nurses, other RNs in expanded roles, and/or students. Supports the Nurse Manager (NM) with supervisory duties and responsibility and accountability for the 24/7 operation of their designated units. Engages in professional organizations to enhance leadership and career growth. Contributes to the development of care delivery models and environmental design, ensuring evidence-based, accessible, affordable, and equitable patient care.

Ensures compliance with accreditation and regulatory standards. Aligns nursing/clinical objectives with organizational strategic outcomes, participating in strategy planning and execution. Promotes an inclusive workplace valuing diversity to achieve the organization's vision and mission. Directs and organizes patient flow in assigned area. Maintains unit schedule, grants leave for staff, and coordinates the provision of care. Assists staff to fulfill performance expectations.

Leads interdisciplinary problem-solving at the area and /or program level.

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: Day Shift, Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Requirements & Education

IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. 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.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $96623 – $145221/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-06.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.