Description

Job Summary
This position supports the Department Manager in directing, monitoring, and optimizing the daily operations and productivity of the unit. It involves collaboration with hospital personnel, medical staff, and the public to ensure efficient and high-quality patient care. Responsibilities include contributing to budgeting, compliance with standards, policy development, performance improvement initiatives, staff scheduling, and timecard approval. The Assistant Nurse Manager also assumes leadership duties during the Department Manager’s absence and provides both direct and indirect patient care in accordance with the Registered Nurse role. This role involves leadership in clinical, financial, and personnel management.

 
Responsibilities
Essential Functions
Oversees unit operations during assigned shifts in the Manager’s absence, ensuring smooth workflow and quality patient care.
Ensures appropriate patient assignments based on caseload and staffing levels.
Conducts daily rounding on patients and staff to monitor care quality and satisfaction.
Promotes patient and employee satisfaction while supporting safety and staff retention.
Provides clinical guidance to unit staff and physicians.
Coordinates quality initiatives and process improvement activities.
Serves as a role model and supports staff development.
Assists in employee selection, orientation, onboarding, and retention efforts.
Demonstrates leadership through coaching, performance evaluations, corrective actions, and growth opportunities.
Assists with operational and capital budget planning and ensures optimal departmental productivity.
Performs duties in alignment with established policies, procedures, regulatory standards, and professional guidelines.
Consistently demonstrates organizational core values and behaviors to deliver an excellent customer experience.
Working Conditions
Indoor work environment with possible exposure to infection, contagious diseases, hazardous materials, and combative patients.
Variable noise levels.
Physical Demands
Must be able to:

Hear and interpret sound;
Communicate verbally;
Visually assess objects;
Reach with arms and hands;
Grasp, hold, and turn objects;
Use fingers for fine tasks;
Detect size, shape, temperature, and texture;
Stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., with frequent handling of objects up to 25 lbs.
Expectations & Competencies
Supports planning, implementation, and evaluation of the nursing process.
Promotes patient- and family-centered care aligned with the patient population.
Helps build and engage a skilled workforce aligned with organizational vision.
Collaborates in a Shared Governance model and shares best practices.
Contributes to program development, growth, and organizational change.
Responsible for meeting organizational and financial objectives.
Utilizes performance improvement processes to achieve quality outcomes.
Supports a learning environment and ongoing professional development.
Demonstrates effective leadership and management skills.
Oversees quality initiatives and ensures evidence-based care.
Ensures compliance with regulatory standards.
 

Requirements

Qualifications
Experience & Knowledge
Minimum 3 years of progressive clinical and management experience.
Strong communication, organizational, and change-management abilities.
Skilled in human relations, resource management, and clinical leadership.
Knowledge of current clinical technologies and medical equipment.
Proficiency with computers and related applications.
Education
BSN preferred; ADN with relevant experience considered.
Licenses & Certifications
Current RN license.
BLS, ACLS, and PALS required.