Assistant Nurse Manager

Quick Facts

• Role: Assistant Nurse Manager

• Focus: Clinical leadership and supervision of nursing care and unit operations

Description

The Assistant Nurse Manager supports the Nurse Manager with supervisory duties and is responsible for 24/7 operation of designated units. You will direct and supervise staff orientation, training, development, and provide input into individual performance evaluation. The role emphasizes evidence-based, accessible, affordable, and equitable patient care while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to improve outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Support 24/7 unit operations as directed by the Nurse Manager

• Lead orientation, training, and staff development; provide input for performance evaluations

• Serve as role model, educator, practitioner, and supervisor for the nursing team

• Promote culturally competent care and a culture of accountability

• Contribute to care delivery model and environment design using evidence-based practice

• Align nursing/clinical objectives with organizational strategic outcomes

• Maintain knowledge and ensure compliance with regulatory/accreditation standards, directives, policies, and SOPs

• Participate in shared governance councils using clinical expertise and evidence-based practice to improve care quality

• Build partnerships across the care continuum using active listening and emotional intelligence

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to remove barriers and implement evidence-based programs/processes

Benefits

• Competitive salary with potential performance awards

• Paid time off: 50 days/year (annual leave, sick leave, and federal holidays)

• Retirement: federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% contribution

• Insurance: federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care options

• Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any U.S. state or territory

• Work schedule: Monday–Friday, 6:30am–4pm

Additional Notes

• Telework not available; not a virtual position

• Preferred: prior charge nurse; strong communication; familiarity with performance metrics, evidence-based practice, and process improvement methodologies; oncology experience preferred; MSN/certification preferred.