Assistant Nurse Manager (Vascular Access & Transport Team)

Veterans Health Administration; Brockton (MA); On-site; USD 112,000 - 196,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework eligible

Paid time off: 50 days/year

Federal health/vision/dental/long-term

Traditional pension + 401K with VA

VA Nurse Total Rewards

Job summary

The Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, seeks an Assistant Nurse Manager for the Vascular Access & Transport Team in the VA Boston Healthcare System. The role is full-time and requires providing leadership across West Roxbury and Brockton campuses.

You will supervise nursing staff, support orientation and training, ensure 24/7 coverage, and drive evidence-based care with a focus on quality, safety, and patient flow.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated supervisory experience and leadership in a nursing unit.
• Experience supporting 24/7 operations and staff development.
• Familiar with vascular access and phlebotomy standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist Nurse Manager with 24/7 unit operations and staffing.
• Oversee orientation, training, and staff development.
• Promote evidence-based programs, quality improvement, and safety.
• Provide clinical coverage and lead across West Roxbury and Brockton campuses.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Staff development

Clinical leadership

Vascular access

Phlebotomy

Staff evaluation

Infusion Therapy Standards of Practice

Education

Associate Degree Nursing (ADN)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

Tools

ACEN/CCNE accreditation knowledge

Job description

Assistant Nurse Manager (Vascular Access & Transport Team)

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

This is an Assistant Nurse Manager position located in the Nursing service at VA Boston Healthcare System. This position is full-time at 40 hours per week. Selected candidate will perform duties at both West Roxbury & Brockton Campuses.

Key Responsibilities

Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) supports the Nurse Manager (NM) with supervisory duties and responsibility and accountability for the 24/7 operation of their designated units. They provide coverage for other ANMs as needed. The ANM has responsibility and accountability for the direction and supervision of specific orientation, training, development of staff, and evaluation of individual staff performance.

They function as a role model, educator, practitioner, and supervisor providing leadership to the team. They influence care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team to remove barriers and implement new evidence-based cutting-edge programs/processes. The ANM engages in professional organisations to enhance leadership and career growth.

They adhere to ethical principles in decision-making, fostering accountability at personal, organizational, and staff levels. They equip staff with tools for culturally competent care and promotes a culture of accountability for high-quality, cost-effective outcomes. They cultivate alliances across the care continuum, building trust through active listening, engagement, and emotional intelligence.

The 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. They promote an inclusive workplace valuing diversity to achieve the organizations vision and mission.

Include but not Limited to: Assistant Nurse Manager duties at both the West Roxbury and Brockton campuses, supporting oversight of the Vascular Access and Patient Transport Teams at both locations and the Nursing Assistant (NA) Float Team. Responsibilities include supporting daily operations, staffing, staff development, competency validation, and quality improvement across these teams.

Candidates must be able to manage high-volume intravenous (IV) placement and phlebotomy services and provide direct clinical coverage as needed to support patient care and operational demands. Candidates must demonstrate knowledge of the Infusion Nurses Society (INS) Infusion Therapy Standards of Practice and their application to safe, evidence-based vascular access care Work Schedule: Day shift, Hours flexible Compressed/Flexible: May be available.

Telework: Available for Ad-hoc only. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Notifications: This is not a bargaining Unit position. Current or former employees must submit copies of their most recent Sf-50, (Notice of Personnel Action). The SF-50 must identify the position title, series, grade, step, tenure and type of service (Competitive or Excepted).

In some cases, more than one SF-50 may be required to show a higher grade previously held. This position is in the Excepted Service. The incumbent may be required to travel to other VA campuses and CBOC's.

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 VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards

Requirements & 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. The Associate Degree Nursing (ADN), Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN), or Master of Science degree in Nursing (MSN) must be fully accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or the Commission On Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

Verification of accreditation may be obtained from http://www.acenursing.us/accreditedprograms/programsearch.htm or https://directory.ccnecommunity.org/reports/accprog.asp. If your school has changed names, or is no longer in existence, you must provide this information in your application.

If your school was accredited by ACEN or CCNE at the time of graduation, but is no longer listed on the websites, you must provide documentation of accreditation with your application packet.

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 $111768 – $196449/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-09.

Who is eligible to apply?

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