State of Arizona

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF NURSING

$93,808 / year

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' SERVICES

For Veterans and those who care for them.

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF NURSING

Job Location:

Arizona State Veterans' Home - Phoenix
4141 N Silvestre Herrera Way
Phoenix, Arizona 85012

Posting Details:

Salary: $93,808.00  

Grade: N2

Closing Date: July 21, 2026

Job Summary:

Would you like to be part of an amazing team that helps veterans thrive? At the Arizona Department of Veterans' Services (ADVS), we are committed to serving and honoring veterans, service members, and their families by ensuring that they receive the highest quality services so they can thrive for a lifetime!

We are looking for a compassionate Assistant Director of Nursing. This integral position supports and assists the Director of Nursing Services in operating the nursing department of the Arizona State Veteran Home in Phoenix, Arizona.

Your rewards:
• The opportunity to receive a pension and healthcare benefits for a lifetime!
• Generous paid time-off benefits
• Wellness and employee assistance programs, plus so much more!

Your Contribution:
• Provide the highest quality direct care services to veterans
• Participate in facility meetings, training sessions, and the implementation of the Arizona Management System (AMS) to achieve continuous improvement and efficiency
• Use and develop your potential within a supportive team environment

Job Duties:
  • Supervises and manages scheduled staff to ensure proper use of resources and adequate staff coverage
  • Evaluates the quality and outcomes of critical nursing functions
  • Takes necessary actions to train and supervise staff to ensure Veteran/Member care standards of care are met
  • Applies knowledge of applicable regulatory requirements and institutes corrective action whenever deficiencies are identified
  • Participates and assumes leadership roles, as assigned on committees and task forces
  • Participates in Human Resource activities related to interviewing, selection, performance evaluations, coaching/counseling and administering disciplinary actions, as necessary
  • Responds to and takes appropriate action regarding emergent issues that involve allegations of abuse, neglect/mistreatment of residents, fire or police involvement, and elopements
  • Conveys consistent, effective communication with the DON and/or Administrator
  • Provides assistance on units and may act on behalf of the DON in their absence
  • Actively participates in the AMS process
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of:

  • Clinical management of moderate to complex medical conditions found within a skilled nursing facility
  • Employee management issues related to specific demands of a nursing home environment
  • Relevant regulations as pertained to the nursing home, including Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA) , Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and other standards
  • Regulatory requirements and how to complete resident assessments
  • Human Resources functions to include recruiting, training, coaching/counseling and taking disciplinary actions
  • Designing and implementing systems related to the workflow, scheduling, quality assurance functions and tracking the frequency of quality indicators within the nursing home environment

Skill in:

  • Communicating with a variety of members and staff; effective use of English in both oral and written form
  • Managing a variety of systems and functions to include human resources and nursing practices
  • Assessing and planning appropriate medical interventions
  • Problem solving in areas of complex or multi-faceted issues that are related to nursing care and practices
  • Management and leadership
  • Establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships at all organizational levels

Ability to:

  • Read and accurately interpret and apply State Personnel Rules
  • Learn and apply agency policies and procedures
  • Act professionally and compassionately with both internal and external contacts
Pre-Employment Requirements:
  • Must possess an active license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Arizona
  • Possession of and ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver's license.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Benefits:

The Arizona Department of Veterans' Services offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

  • Sick leave
  • Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
  • Health and dental insurance
  • Retirement plan
  • Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
  • Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Retirement:

Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).  Please note, enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.

Contact Us:

If you have any questions please feel free to contact recruiting@azdvs.gov for assistance.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

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