Assistant Nurse Manager – Medical Specialty

The James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital in Tampa is seeking an Assistant Nurse Manager for its Medical Specialty Department. The role helps lead nursing care in services such as gastrointestinal clinics and procedures, post-anesthesia recovery, and lung-cancer screening. Responsibilities: Assist the nurse manager with staffing schedules, performance reviews, orientation, annual competency development, recruiting, and the day-to-day operation of clinical teams. Work with nurses, educators, and other disciplines to improve patient outcomes and address safety or quality concerns. Review patient-care measures and risk-management data, implement evidence-based improvements, mentor employees, and provide charge-nurse coverage or direct care when needed. Promote patient education and coordinated care across specialties. Qualifications: Applicants must qualify as registered nurses under VA requirements, including an acceptable nursing education, an active unrestricted nursing registration, and English-language proficiency. Preferred qualifications include a nursing master’s degree, at least two years of leadership experience, and experience in endoscopy, clinic operations, or post-anesthesia care. Important details: Full-time and onsite. Current Tampa VA employees receive first consideration, followed by other permanent VA employees. May close upon receipt of 50 applications, ahead of the stated November 16, 2026 deadline.