Registered Nurse - Assistant Nurse Manager

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Biloxi (MS); On-site; USD 67,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking an Assistant Nurse Manager to support the Nurse Manager in directing 24/7 operation of designated units. You will supervise staff, coordinate orientation and training, and model leadership and professional practice.

The role emphasizes collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to implement evidence-based programs, ensure patient-centered care, and promote accountability and staff development.

Qualifications

• Current registered nurse (RN) license in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise nursing staff on designated units.
• Provide orientation, training and development for staff.
• Lead and model evidence-based and cost-effective care practices.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to remove barriers and implement programs.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Clinical leadership

Job description

Registered Nurse - Assistant Nurse Manager

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) supports the Nurse Manager (NM) with supervisory duties and responsibility and accountability for the 24/7 operations of their designated units. They provide coverage for other ANMs as needed. They enhance care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team to remove barriers and implement new evidence-based cutting-edge programs/processes.

Key Responsibilities

The Assistant Nurse Manager has responsibility and accountability for the direction and supervision of specific orientation, training, development of staff, and provides input into the evaluation of individual staff performance. They function as a role model, educator, practitioner, and supervisor providing leadership to the team.

They enhance care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team to remove barriers and implement new evidence-based cutting-edge programs/processes, to include other duties but are not limited to: The Assistant Nurse Manager seeks knowledge from professional organizations to enhance leadership and career growth.

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

The Assistant Nurse Manager participates in 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.

The Assistant Nurse Manager 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.

The Assistant Nurse Manager promote an inclusive workplace valuing diversity to achieve the organizations vision and mission. The Assistant Nurse Manager maintains knowledge and ensures compliance with all regulatory and accreditation standards, Directives, policies, and standard operating procedures (SOP).

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards 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 Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:30am-4pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Permanent Change of Station (PCS):

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 $67396 – $161048/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-26.

Who is eligible to apply?

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