Nurse Unit Leader & Educator (Assistant Manager)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Federal retirement benefits

Health insurance

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Non-Supervisory Assistant Nurse Manager to assist the Nurse Manager in operating the designated unit(s) and provide coverage for other ANMs as needed.

You will oversee orientation, training, staff development, and performance evaluation while serving as a role model, educator, clinician, and leader. Responsibilities include directing schedules, participating in staff evaluations with NM input, and mentoring staff to ensure high-quality patient

Qualifications

• English language proficiency is required for direct patient care.
• Graduation from an approved nursing program with active RN license.
• Current, full, active, and unrestricted nursing registration in the United States.
• Credit for foreign nursing education requires formal equivalency validation.
• GNT exception allows temporary appointment while pursuing licensure where applicable.
• See VA Qualification Standards for grade/dimension details.

Responsibilities

• Drafts staff schedules and leaves for NM approval.
• Contributes to performance evaluations with NM input.
• Directs orientation, training, development, and staff evaluation.
• Leads staff in planning, decision-making, and clinical outcomes.
• Provides feedback to NM and participates in counseling or disciplinary actions.
• Engages in professional organizations to further staff leadership and development.

Skills

English proficiency

RN license

State licensure

Education

ADN or Diploma in Nursing

BSN

MSN or higher in nursing

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Non-Supervisory Assistant Nurse Manager to assist the Nurse Manager in operating the designated unit(s) and provide coverage for other ANMs as needed.

You will oversee orientation, training, staff development, and performance evaluation while serving as a role model, educator, clinician, and leader. Responsibilities include directing schedules, participating in staff evaluations with NM input, and mentoring staff to ensure high-quality patient