Emergency Department Nurse Manager - Assistant Leader

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration is seeking an Assistant Nurse Manager who will supervise a designated unit alongside the Nurse Manager. You will oversee nursing and allied staff, evaluating care and contributing to evidenced-based nursing standards of practice.

The role requires RN licensure, strong English proficiency, and leadership experience. Duties include guiding clinical operations, managing resources, ensuring patient-centered care, and upholding confidentiality in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• English proficiency required for direct patient care
• RN degree or equivalent from an approved nursing program
• Current, full, active RN license in the United States
• Bridge program pathway for master's level nursing and licensure options
• Foreign-educated nurses require credential evaluation
• Must meet VA qualification standards and licensure requirements

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in applying nursing process to client care and organizational systems.
• Identify and address ethical issues affecting patients and staff; participate in ethical consultations as needed.
• Manage program resources (financial, human, material) to ensure safe, effective care.
• Deliver patient care respecting individual values, culture, and beliefs; maintain confidentiality of information.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

RN license/degree

State licensure

Bridge-program eligibility

Foreign education equivalency

Job description

Veterans Health Administration is seeking an Assistant Nurse Manager who will supervise a designated unit alongside the Nurse Manager. You will oversee nursing and allied staff, evaluating care and contributing to evidenced-based nursing standards of practice.

The role requires RN licensure, strong English proficiency, and leadership experience. Duties include guiding clinical operations, managing resources, ensuring patient-centered care, and upholding confidentiality in a fast-paced