Nurse - Assistant Nurse Manager - Acute Psychiatry

Waco, TX · full time · Management

$92,157 – $153,635

Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 29, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.

What this role is

An assistant manager of an acute psychiatry unit who supports the nurse manager in clinical leadership, staff development, and operational oversight while delivering evidence-based psychiatric nursing care. This role suits experienced nurses ready to move into supervisory practice with responsibility for guiding teams, improving processes, and ensuring safe, high-quality care delivery.

Our summary, not Veterans Health Administration’s wording. The full posting is on their site.

Skills this role names

Performance Improvement

What they ask for

Required

Current, full, active, and unrestricted RN license from a U.S. state, territory, or commonwealth
Graduate of an ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program (ADN, BSN, or MSN) or equivalent foreign credential with degree validation
English language proficiency in written and spoken communication
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) with 2 years of professional nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I Level 3, OR Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with 1 year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I Level 3, OR related master's degree with BSN and equivalent experience, OR doctoral degree in nursing or related field with BSN

Nice to have

Belt/Systems Redesign training, experience, or certification
Coach/Mentor certification
Professional Governance participation
Project/Change Management experience or training
Evidence-Based Practice training or experience