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Registered Nurse – Supervisory Assistant Nurse Manager

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs

This job in plain English

This is a full-time, permanent supervisory nursing job at the Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans Hospital in Columbia, Missouri, part of the Veterans Health Administration. The Assistant Nurse Manager supports the Nurse Manager in running Surgery Patient Care Services and supervises nursing staff. The announcement says the role is often part of the succession plan for future Nurse Manager jobs, and it has 1 vacancy.

1 vacancy

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

The job is open to the public. You must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or someone who owes allegiance to the U.S. Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens.

What you would do

  • Support the Nurse Manager in running a nursing unit or patient care area.
  • Serve as first-line supervisor of nursing staff in the patient care area.
  • Direct, train, and evaluate the performance of nursing staff you supervise.
  • Approve schedules and leave for employees under your direct supervision.
  • Recommend performance awards and serve as hiring official for your staff.

Do you qualify for VN?

With experience: The announcement lists several combinations of education and experience for Nurse I through Nurse III levels. For the top level (Nurse III), you need a Master's in nursing and 2 years of specialized nursing experience, one year of which must be at the Nurse II level and meet all five nursing dimension requirements (Practice, Veteran/Patient Driven Care, Leadership, Professional Development, and Evidence-Based Practice/Research). Paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work, counts.

With education: You must graduate from a professional nursing school accredited by ACEN or CCNE, or meet the foreign school rules listed in the announcement. For Nurse III, you need a Master's degree in nursing (MSN), or a Master's in a related field with a BSN. Foreign degrees are not counted as related degrees. A Master's in nursing is also a preferred qualification.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • Current, full, active, and unrestricted registration as a graduate professional nurse in a U.S. state, territory, or the District of Columbia

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Long-form resume or curriculum vitae (CV), required
  • Cover letter, if you choose to include one
  • Transcripts, if you rely on education to qualify
  • License and professional certification copies, if they apply
  • DD-214 showing dates and character of service, if you claim veterans' preference
  • SF-15 with proof, if you claim 10-point veterans' preference

How you will be rated: You are rated on how well you meet the qualifications in your online questionnaire and documents. Your application, resume, and supporting documents will be verified, and errors or missing information may affect your rating or consideration.

Tips for this job:

  • Describe your RN experience clearly and specifically, with dates, hours per week, and duties, since the agency will not assume anything.
  • Include your Master's degree and transcripts if you are using education to qualify.
  • Submit your complete application package, including your resume and any required documents, by 11:59 PM ET on 11/09/2026.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time, with hours that vary based on the unit's needs.

Incentives and relocation: Relocation and recruitment incentives are not authorized for this job.

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizenship required, with limited exceptions
  • Drug test (urinalysis) before appointment; refusal means no employment
  • Selective Service registration required for men born after 12/31/1959
  • Subject to background and security investigation
  • Online onboarding and identity check; non-REAL ID driver's licenses are not accepted
  • Seasonal influenza vaccination required for health care personnel
  • May be required to serve a probationary period
  • Must be proficient in basic written and spoken English

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$83,401 – $153,279 per year
Pay scale and grade
VN · VA nursing
Location
Columbia, Missouri
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Openings
1
Security clearance
Not Required
Travel
Not required
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
Yes
Occupation
Nurse (0610)
Announcement
CBSS-13105521-27-NTV

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