Assistant Nurse Manager - Community Living Center

Veterans Health Administration; Lyons (NJ); On-site; USD 99,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Federal benefits

Nurse Total Rewards

Job summary

The Lyons VA Medical Center seeks a full-time Assistant Nurse Manager in the Community Living Center to support the Nurse Manager in unit operations, staff development, and clinical practice standards.

This leadership role blends clinical expertise with administrative oversight, coordinating patient care, education, and satisfaction while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and leading improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Supports the Nurse Manager with the operation of their designated unit(s).
• Provides coverage for other ANMs as needed.
• Directs orientation, training, development, and evaluation of staff performance.
• Leads evidence-based programs and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to improve care.
• Directs work, assigns duties, and manages leave, discipline, and performance.

Job description

Assistant Nurse Manager - Community Living Center

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

Lyons VA Medical Center seeks a full-time Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) in the Community Living Center to support the Nurse Manager in unit operations, team development, and clinical practice standards. This role blends clinical expertise with leadership, coordinating patient care, education, and satisfaction, while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and leading improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

The Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) supports the NM with the operation of their designated unit(s). Provides coverage for other ANMs as needed. Responsible and accountable for the direction and oversight of specific orientation, training, development of staff, and evaluation of individual staff performance. Functions as a role model, educator, practitioner, and leader.

Influences care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team to remove barriers and implement new evidence-based cutting-edge programs/processes. The Supervisory ANM is typically responsible for assisting the NM but is not responsible for independently carrying out the expectations of a NM on a routine basis.

Exercises the authority to direct work, assign duties, evaluate employee performance, recommend employee awards, approve or deny leave, recall employees to duty, propose discipline, and to adjust their grievances, or to effectively recommend such proposed discipline or grievance adjustments for employees under their direct supervision.

Some common examples include but are not limited to the following examples: Serving as the first line supervisor of nursing personnel in the patient care area ensuring the head nurse/NM retains VA Handbook 5007 requirements (examples may include but are not limited to supervising the nursing assistants and/or licensed practical/vocational nurses (LPN/LVNs) in the patient care area or supervising the nursing personnel on evening and/or night shift) Approving schedules and leave for employees under their direct supervision Appraising performance, recommending performance standards, and recommending performance awards for employees under their direct supervision Serving as hiring official during the recruitment process for employees under their direct supervision Recommending proposed discipline or grievance adjustments for employees under their direct supervision In addition, the Supervisory ANM is responsible for assisting the NM with personnel on the unit who they do not directly supervise; expectations may include but are not limited to: Drafting schedules and leave for final approval by the NM Providing input into the performance of employees with the final evaluation completed by the NM 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 NM 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 The Supervisory ANM engages in professional organizations to enhance leadership and career growth.

Adheres to ethical principles in decision-making, fostering accountability at personal, organizational, and staff levels. Equips staff with tools for competent care and promotes an environment accountability for high-quality, cost-effective outcomes. Promotes alliances across the care continuum, building trust through active listening, engagement, and emotional intelligence.

The Supervisory 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. Promotes a workplace positively to achieve the organization's 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: Full-time, 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM or 3:00 PM - 12:00 AM Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

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 $99128 – $166495/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 'Public' hiring path.

Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government