Assistant Nurse Manager - Community Living Center

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Federal pension

Health/vision/dental insurance

Federal 401(k)

Job summary

The Richmond VA Medical Center, part of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, seeks an experienced Assistant Nurse Manager to support 1P and 1Q neighborhoods under the Nurse Manager.

The incumbent will provide ongoing staff support, assist with direct patient care when needed, and help ensure timely bed availability and smooth unit operation. Responsibilities include supervising staff, coordinating orientation and development, and promoting evidence-based care while maintaining accountability

Qualifications

• Transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
• 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.
• If using foreign education, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript.

Responsibilities

• Supports the Nurse Manager with supervisory duties and 24/7 operation of designated units.
• Provides coverage for other Assistant Nurse Managers as needed.
• Coordinates staff orientation, training, and development and evaluates staff performance.
• Leads evidence-based care initiatives and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes.
• Ensures compliance with accreditation and regulatory standards and aligns objectives with organizational strategy.

Job description

Assistant Nurse Manager - Community Living Center

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The Richmond VA Medical Center is seeking an experienced Assistant Nurse Manager to support both 1P and 1Q neighborhoods under the direction of the current Nurse Manager (NM). The incumbent will be able to provide ongoing support to staff, fill in as direct patient care when needed and support the continued needs of the neighborhood by facilitating quick turnarounds for bed availability.

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. He or she assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates delivery of care based on age specific components and assumes responsibility for the coordination of care focused on patient education, self-management, and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care.

The incumbent influences care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team and creating innovative process improvement initiatives. Major duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: Supports the Nurse Manager (NM) with supervisory duties, responsibility and accountability for the 24/7 operation of their designated units. Provides coverage for other ANMs as needed.

Responsibility and accountability for the direction and supervision of specific orientation, training, development of staff, and provides input into the evaluation of individual staff performance. Functions as a role model, educator, practitioner, and supervisor providing leadership to the team. Enhances care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team to remove barriers and implement new evidence-based cutting-edge programs/processes.

Adheres to ethical principles in decision-making, fostering accountability at personal, organizational, and staff levels. Equips staff with tools for culturally competent care and promotes a culture of accountability for high-quality, cost-effective outcomes. Cultivates 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.

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: 0700 - 1530 with rotation to evenings and nights as needed 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 $91824 - $157280/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-26.

Who is eligible to apply?

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