Assistant Nurse Manager - Acute Care Emergency Department

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Prescott (AZ)

On-site

USD 94,000 - 170,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, is seeking an Assistant Nurse Manager for the Emergency Department within the Northern Arizona VA Health Care System. This role supports the Nurse Manager with supervisory duties and accountability for the 24/7 operation of the Acute Care ED, including coverage for other ANMs as needed.

The candidate will lead orientation, training, and staff development, promote evidence-based care, ensure compliance with accreditation standards,

Qualifications

Experience leading nursing teams in a hospital setting.
Ability to supervise 24/7 operations and staffing.

Responsibilities

Supports the Nurse Manager with supervisory duties and accountability for the 24/7 operation of the Emergency Department.
Leads orientation, training, and staff development.
Ensures compliance with accreditation standards and fosters a culture of accountability and high-quality, cost-effective care.

Job description

Assistant Nurse Manager - Acute Care Emergency Department

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

Northern Arizona VA Health Care System is looking for a Assistant Nurse Manager to join the Emergency Department team in Acute Care!

Key Responsibilities

Duties include, but are not limited to: Supports the Nurse Manager (NM) with supervisory duties and responsibility and accountability for the 24/7 operation of their designated units. Provide coverage for other ANMs as needed. Responsible and accountability for the direction and supervision of specific orientation, training, development of staff, and evaluation of individual staff performance.

Role model, educator, practitioner, and supervisor providing leadership to the team. Collaborate with members of the interdisciplinary team to remove barriers and implement new evidence-based cutting-edge programs/processes. Engages 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 culturally competent care and promotes a culture of accountability for high-quality, cost-effective outcomes. Cultivate alliances across the care continuum, building trust through active listening, engagement, and emotional intelligence. 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. Promote an inclusive workplace valuing diversity to achieve the organizations vision and mission. Maintains knowledge and ensures compliance with all regulatory and accreditation standards, Directives, policies, and standard operating procedures (SOP).

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: Varies to include weekends, holidays, evenings, and nights.

This position potentially requires flexibility in schedule and assignments, as this is a 24/7 hospital. Some positions require rotation of tours or indefinite work on non-administrative tours as established by the immediate supervisor. Not all duties may be listed, so other duties may be assigned. Telework: ???????Not available. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: ???????Not authorized.

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): ???????Not authorized.

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 $94266 – $170126/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-13.

Who is eligible to apply?

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