Assistant Nurse Manager

Veterans Health Administration

Las Vegas (NV)

On-site

USD 76,000 - 149,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Veterans Health Administration in Las Vegas, NV seeks an Assistant Nurse Manager to lead nursing staff in Mental Health, coordinating care delivery and staff development.

You will supervise orientation, training, performance evaluation, and ensure compliance with accreditation standards while promoting evidence-based practices.

This is a federal, full-time position with a competitive pay range listed on USAJOBS; relocation not authorized; applications close when 50 are received.

Qualifications

Transcript must be submitted with application.
Education Verification via DOE recognized institutions.

Responsibilities

Direction and supervision of orientation, staff training, development, and performance evaluation.
Lead and model professional practice; provide leadership to nursing teams.
Ensure compliance with accreditation and regulatory standards in nursing care.
Coordinate with interdisciplinary team to implement evidence-based programs and care models.
Draft schedules and manage leave; assist in employee selection decisions; provide performance feedback.

Job description

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

This job will close when we have received 50 applications, which may be sooner than the closing date. The Assistant Nurse Manager position is located in Nursing, Mental Health.

Key Responsibilities

Duties include, but are not limited to: The ANM has responsibility and accountability for the direction and supervision of specific orientation, training, development of staff, and evaluation of individual staff performance. They function as a role model, educator, practitioner, and supervisor providing leadership to the team.

They influence care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team to remove barriers and implement new evidence-based cutting-edge programs/processes. The ANM engages in professional organizations to enhance leadership and career growth. They adhere to ethical principles in decision-making, fostering accountability at personal, organizational, and staff levels.

They equip staff with tools for culturally competent care and promotes a culture of accountability for high-quality, cost-effective outcomes. They cultivate alliances across the care continuum, building trust through active listening, engagement, and emotional intelligence. The ANM 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. They promote an inclusive workplace valuing diversity to achieve the organizations vision and mission. The ANM maintains knowledge and ensures compliance with all regulatory and accreditation standards, Directives, policies, and standard operating procedures (SOP).

Drafting schedules and leave for final approval by the Nurse Manager Providing input into the performance of employees with the final evaluation completed by the Nurse Manager Assisting with making recommendations for selection of candidates for employment Applying clinical knowledge/judgment to lead staff involvement in planning, decision making, and evaluating outcomes Providing feedback to the Nurse Manager who ultimately ensures nursing personnel provide timely nursing care that complies with generally accepted standards of practice Overseeing work assignments and providing 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 Work Schedule: Varies, Mid-Shift Travel: None Compressed/Flexible: Not Available Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #: 09733F, 09770F, 09771F, 09772F, 09774F 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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

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 $75696 – $148585/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-28.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.