Assistant Nurse Manager (Operating Room)

Veterans Health Administration

Tampa (FL)

On-site

USD 106,000 - 155,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off 50 days/year

Federal pension and 401K

Federal health/vision/dental/term life

Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted

Work schedule 1030-1900

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration in Tampa seeks an Assistant Nurse Manager to lead staff in Surgical Specialties care coordination. You will manage staffing, ensure quality care, and control costs while directing operations and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities include recruitment, ensuring appropriate ratios, coordinating with Imaging, Pharmacy, and Pathology, and stepping in for the manager as needed. Competitive federal pay and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

BSN preferred with operating room experience.
CNOR certification preferred.
Yellow Belt and formal supervisor training preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist in recruitment, selection and hiring of staff.
Ensure safe staff-patient ratios and cost-effective staffing.
Coordinate with Acquisition & Material Management for supplies.
Provide leadership and direction across surgical specialties and related disciplines.

Skills

Operating Room Experience

CNOR

Yellow Belt

Supervisor Training

Leadership

Education

BSN

Job description

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) will provide support in management, leadership and direction for staff in an area of Surgical Specialties care coordination. Manages staff involved in activities surrounding surgical patient population to provide quality, coordinated care while controlling costs and improving efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Duties Assists in processes for the recruitment, selection and hiring of high quality staff to our programs. Implements appropriate and safe staff patient ratios and helps determine appropriate staff mix to provide quality care in a cost effective manner. Assures staff utilize processes for evaluations, procurement and cost effective use of supplies and equipment, including coordination with Acquisition & Material Management.

Forecasts, briefs and makes recommendations regarding resource needs/issues to the Nurse Managers. Coordinates activities across clinical programs, other product lines and disciplines (e.g., Imaging, Pharmacy, and Pathology). Demonstrates tact, diplomacy, negotiating skills, and a high level of critical thinking to meet the demands of a diverse, dynamic organization. Displays knowledge and ability to effectively assess and address staff performance and conduct.

Promotes sound education/staff development programs. Demonstrates commitment to professional enrichment, merit promotion, equal employment opportunity, and positive labor relations/partnership activities. Assumes full responsibility in the absence of manager for the unit.

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: 1030 - 1900, Flexibility as needed by service
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Preferred Experience BSN Operating Room Experience CNOR Yellow Belt Formal Supervisor Training

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 $105632 – $154867/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-21.

Who is eligible to apply?

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