Nurse Supervisor & Assistant Manager - Med-Surg/Palliative

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Supervisory Assistant Nurse Manager at Veterans Health Administration oversees operations on Med-Surg and Palliative Care units, fostering team development and ensuring compliance with clinical standards. The role functions as a clinical expert and is responsible for the nursing process when delivering direct patient care, including assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating delivery of care.

It also leads staffing, performance feedback, and alignment of care with accreditation

Qualifications

• Current, full, active, and unrestricted RN license in the United States
• BSN or ADN from an accredited program
• English language proficiency as required by VA
• License validation and state licensure may be required for appointment

Responsibilities

• Serve as first line supervisor of nursing personnel in the patient care area
• Approve schedules and leave for employees under direct supervision
• Assist Nurse Manager with recruitment and disciplinary processes
• Provide input into performance evaluations and development
• Ensure care delivery aligns with accreditation and regulatory standards

Skills

Nursing leadership

Clinical expertise

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

Education

BSN or ADN

RN license in US

State licensure verification

Job description

The Supervisory Assistant Nurse Manager at Veterans Health Administration oversees operations on Med-Surg and Palliative Care units, fostering team development and ensuring compliance with clinical standards. The role functions as a clinical expert and is responsible for the nursing process when delivering direct patient care, including assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating delivery of care.

It also leads staffing, performance feedback, and alignment of care with accreditation