Assistant Nurse Manager - Community Care
Veterans Health AdministrationMurfreesboro, TN · full time · Lead / Staff / Principal
$92,556 – $158,321
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved November 5, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
This Assistant Nurse Manager role at a VA medical center supports the Nurse Manager in overseeing a community care nursing unit, combining clinical practice with leadership responsibilities as a pathway to future management positions. The position suits experienced nurses seeking to develop supervisory and leadership skills while maintaining direct patient care involvement.
Our summary, not Veterans Health Administration’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
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What they ask for
Required
- Current unrestricted RN license from a US state or territory
- English language proficiency in written and spoken communication
- Completion of nursing education from an accredited program (ACEN or CCNE accredited school, or recognized foreign nursing education with equivalency validation)
- Ability to perform physical demands including lifting 30+ pounds, standing/walking 8 hours, and bending/stooping regularly
- Emotional stability to care for patients with psychiatric conditions and unpredictable behavior
Nice to have
- Community Care experience