Nurse Leader, Mental Health Unit (RN ANM)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; East Orange (NJ); On-site; USD 99,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay: Competitive salary

Paid Time Off: 50 days per year

Federal retirement

Federal health/vision/dental

Lifelong learning opportunities

Job summary

The VA New Jersey Health Care System is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse - Assistant Nurse Manager to join the Mental Health Service Acute Psychiatry Unit at the East Orange Medical Center, leading a high-performing interdisciplinary team dedicated to safe, recovery-oriented veteran-centered psychiatric care.

As ANM, you will partner with the Nurse Manager for 24/7 operations, oversee training, supervision, and program development, ensure compliance with accrediting standards, and promote

Qualifications

• Experience as a nurse in leadership roles is implied by ANM title and duties.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee 24/7 operations of the unit alongside the Nurse Manager.
• Coordinate training, orientation, and staff performance evaluations.
• Implement evidence-based programs and processes to improve care outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with accreditation standards and promote a culture of safety.
• Provide coverage for other facility Assistant Nurse Managers as needed.

Job description

The VA New Jersey Health Care System is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse - Assistant Nurse Manager to join the Mental Health Service Acute Psychiatry Unit at the East Orange Medical Center, leading a high-performing interdisciplinary team dedicated to safe, recovery-oriented veteran-centered psychiatric care.

As ANM, you will partner with the Nurse Manager for 24/7 operations, oversee training, supervision, and program development, ensure compliance with accrediting standards, and promote