Assistant Nurse Manager- Continuing Care

Title:

Assistant Nurse Manager – Continuing Care Position Location

Hospital for Special Care

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

40

Work Shift:

Second Shift

Department:
Step Down Unit

The Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) is responsible for providing support and managerial assistance to the nurse manager by managing daily unit operations, including staffing and scheduling, overseeing orientation and onboarding, completing education and competency assessments, assisting the Nurse Manager with monitoring the budget, maintaining and establishing patient care standards, promoting evidence-based practices, and implementing quality improvement measures. This position is directly accountable to the nurse manager, collaborates with other members of the nursing leadership team and Center for Nursing Excellence, and assists with the management of the department(s).

The ANM serves as an additional clinical resource and backup support for the unit staff and departmental operations on evening and night shifts. The ANM facilitates workflows in the department with the support of the clinical leader/charge nurse and is a resource for staff and the organization in the absence of the nurse manager, typically during evening and night shifts.

This role requires strong clinical expertise in long term acute care, ventilator management, and chronic disease management, combined with leadership skills to support staff, promote quality outcomes and ensure regulatory compliance.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Licensure: Must hold an active Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by the Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH) or a multistate Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) license that allows practice in Connecticut.
• Experience: Current clinical nursing experience (3 to 5 years) with two years of supervisory/ leadership experience in acute hospital or acute long‑term care hospital is required. Previous charge nurse/preceptor experience required. Demonstrated experience caring for patients with chronic, medical conditions.
• Required: Current BLS certification.
• Certification: Current Nurse Certification in related specialty preferred. If not current, will be required to obtain professional nurse certification within 12 months of hire.
• Skills: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal; strong problem‑solving, decision‑making, and time management skills; demonstrated knowledge of operations, including finance, staffing, scheduling, productivity management, workflow planning, and staff development; proficiency in PC‑based computer software, including Microsoft Office applications.

• Participates in the recruitment, hiring, selection, education, and evaluations of staff.
• Assists in the assessment of technical and professional education needs of staff and participates in developing or providing educational resources to ensure competency of all unit caregivers.
• Supports the implementation and ongoing use of established staffing plans to meet the needs of the patients being served and ensures appropriate allocation of resources so units remain aligned with staffing targets.
• Monitors performance of staff and departmental processes, providing timely feedback and coaching as necessary.
• Supports the nurse manager in creating and maintaining a positive work environment that supports a culture of shared decision‑making and open communication and where staff are held accountable for patient and unit outcomes.
• Participates in planning and management of the business priorities and clinical needs of the department; identifies and resolves issues affecting the delivery of patient care.
• Understands the departmental budget and makes decisions under the leadership of the nurse manager regarding the expenditures of funds to meet department objectives and maintain costs within budgeted amounts.
• Demonstrates knowledge of applicable statutory, regulatory, and administrative requirements relative to departmental operations/ accreditation; maintains compliance with all applicable state and federal regulations and…