Assistant Nurse Manager - Emergency Department, Binghamton General Hospital

Position Overview

United Health Services is seeking an experienced and motivated Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) to support the Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program (CPEP) at Binghamton General Hospital. In this high‑impact leadership role, you will help lead a fast‑paced behavioral health emergency setting focused on psychiatric triage, crisis stabilization, and short‑term observation for individuals in acute mental health crisis. As a key partner to the Nurse Manager and Emergency Department team, the ANM supports daily operations, mentors nursing staff, and fosters a safe, therapeutic, and collaborative environment.

This role is ideal for a nurse leader passionate about behavioral health, who thrives in a dynamic setting and is driven to improve patient outcomes, support staff growth, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients during critical moments.

• Assists Nurse Manager in oversight of unit level onboarding, annual credentialing, and quality outcomes
• Assists nurse manager with regulatory readiness
• Provides supervision to direct reports as assigned by Nurse Manager and Director of Nursing
• Completes annual performance appraisals establishing individual development goals
• Acts as a change advocate, guiding staff through necessary transitions to foster acceptance and adaptation in collaboration with department Nurse Managers
• Champions new initiatives, adoptions of best practices, and new processes at the unit and organizational level
• Adds to the professional growth of the department of nursing at UHS by participating in professional governance model at the unit and organizational level
• Provides leadership support for off shifts as designated by Nurse Manager and Director of Nursing ensuring cross‑over hours between all shifts
• Mentors staff in development of conflict resolution skills fostering a culture of professional communication
• Assists Nurse Manager in development of care delivery models to deliver safe patient care that is evidence‑based, accessible, and equitable
• Supports the Nurse Manager in alignment with department level outcomes that align with organization goals
• Provides feedback and opportunities for others to learn from both formally and informally in partnership with the Nurse Manager
• Encourages staff professional development through ongoing education and certification
• Supports, promotes, and role‑models standards for nursing and leadership professional practice
• Contributes to the advancement of the profession through involvement in professional organizations at the local, regional or national level

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing
• Up to three (3) years of Nursing experience
• Up to three (3) years of directly related experience
• Preferred:
  Master’s in Nursing
• License and/or Certification (current)
• New York State Registered Nurse License

At United Health Services (UHS), we believe every connection—to patients, to purpose, to each other—makes a difference. We support our team with meaningful benefits, personal growth, and fun events that foster belonging and collaboration. Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 403(b) retirement plan, flexible spending accounts, financial advisors, wellness rewards, 24/7 EAP counseling, virtual mental health support, food pantry, and professional attire.

Growth opportunities feature online courses, leadership programs, tuition reimbursement, clinical ladders, and internal mobility.

United Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.