Assistant Nurse Manager - Medical​/Surgical Nursing

Role Overview

This position involves supervising staff and unit operations while providing direct patient care. The role ensures delivery of safe, high-quality care, maintains professional nursing standards, and supports staff development.

• Supervise patient care activities, including staff scheduling, patient assignments, admissions, discharges, and transfers, ensuring smooth shift transitions and interdepartmental coordination.
• Provide direct patient care, maintaining clinical competencies and enhancing patient experience through role modeling and service recovery.
• Support staff development through coaching, mentoring, and collaboration with educators. Maintain documentation of staff competencies and certifications.
• Perform administrative and quality assurance tasks to meet regulatory standards, ensure compliance, and prepare for inspections.
• Assist with human resources activities such as hiring, evaluating, coaching, and performance management. May support payroll processes.
• Help manage unit budget and resources, contributing to organizational goals.
• Participate in planning and evaluating projects aimed at improving patient outcomes and participate in committees as needed.
• Perform other assigned duties.

May have direct supervision, including hiring, disciplinary actions, and performance management. Not considered management staff but has supervisory responsibilities.

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing; or Nursing diploma/Associate's Degree with enrollment in a BSN/MSN program within one year and completion within four years.
• Two years RN experience in relevant area; supervisory experience preferred.
• Current RN licensure; specialty certification preferred.

Knowledge of regulatory standards, staff development, and quality improvement practices. Strong communication and leadership skills required.