Registered Nurse (Assistant Nurse Manager - H3)

Veterans Health Administration; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 98,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

The Registered Nurse Assistant Nurse Manager will support the NM in overseeing operations of a nursing unit/patient care area while also serving as a key liaison between staff and leadership. Duties include supervising nursing personnel, approving schedules and leave, and participating in recruitment and performance evaluations.

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, in Aurora, CO.

Job description

Registered Nurse (Assistant Nurse Manager - H3)

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The Registered Nurse Assistant Nurse Manager will support the NM in overseeing operations of a nursing unit/patient care area while also serving as a key liaison between staff and leadership.

Key Responsibilities

https://youtu.be/EGW4PMZvJto?si=_f7pNchVqoK1KZal Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Serve as the first line supervisor of nursing personnel in the patient care area ensuring the head nurse/NM retains VA Handbook 5007 requirements (examples may include but are mot limited to supervising the nursing assistants and/or licensed practical/vocational nurses (LPN/LVNs) in the patient care area or supervising the nursing personnel on evenings and/or night shift).

Approve schedules and leave for employees under their direct supervision. Appraise performance, recommend performance standards, and recommend performance awards for employees under their direct supervision. Serve as hiring official during the recruitment process for employees under their direct supervision. Recommend proposed discipline or grievance adjustments for employees under their direct supervision.

Responsible for assisting the NM with personnel on the unit who they do not directly supervise; expectations may include but are not limited to: Draft schedules and leave for final approval by the NM. Provide input into the performance of employees with final evaluation completed by the NM. Assist with making recommendations for selection of candidates for employment.

Apply clinical knowledge/judgement to lead staff involvement in planning, decision‑making, and evaluating outcomes; provide feedback to the NM who ultimately ensures nursing personnel provide timely nursing care that complies with generally accepted standards of practice.

Oversee work assignments and provide reports of contact or assist with fact findings as needed to provide the NM with the information necessary to make recommendations for counseling and/or disciplinary actions.

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: Full-Time, shift varies Telework: This position is authorized for telework - situational (ad hoc) and has NOT been authorized as virtual or remote.

Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

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 $98261 – $163816/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-12.

Who is eligible to apply?

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