Assistant Nurse Manager, Acute Care Leadership

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; West Haven (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration at the West Haven VA Healthcare System is seeking an Assistant Nurse Manager for Acute Care – 4 West. This full-time, on-site role requires leadership in nursing processes, staff coordination, and ensuring high-quality patient care.

The position includes responsibilities for staffing plans, performance evaluations, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The role emphasizes experienced leadership in nursing with a focus on policy development, quality

Qualifications

• English language proficiency is required.
• Current, full, active, and unrestricted RN license in a US state or territory.
• Registration as a professional nurse meeting VA qualification standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in applying the nursing process to client care and organizational processes.
• Ensure compliance with professional practice standards to improve patient safety and outcomes.
• Develop staffing plans, time schedules, and monitor leave to ensure adequate patient care.
• Support and reinforce a culture of safety and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Charge Nurse

Staffing

Education

ADN or Diploma in Nursing

BSN

MSN preferred

Job description

Veterans Health Administration at the West Haven VA Healthcare System is seeking an Assistant Nurse Manager for Acute Care – 4 West. This full-time, on-site role requires leadership in nursing processes, staff coordination, and ensuring high-quality patient care.

The position includes responsibilities for staffing plans, performance evaluations, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The role emphasizes experienced leadership in nursing with a focus on policy development, quality