Assistant Nurse Manager - Emergency Department

For more than 85 years, Stephens County Hospital has been a trusted cornerstone of our community, committed to excellence in healthcare and compassionate patient service. Our dedicated team of approximately 475 employees is driven by a shared passion for improving lives and recognizes the true value of good health.

For more than 85 years, Stephens County Hospital has been a trusted cornerstone of our community, committed to excellence in healthcare and compassionate patient service. Our dedicated team of approximately 475 employees is driven by a shared passion for improving lives and recognizes the true value of good health. Stephens County Hospital is a 96-bed acute care facility located in Toccoa, Georgia, nestled in the scenic foothills of Northeast Georgia.

Our welcoming, family-oriented community offers a rich blend of cultural, civic, and outdoor opportunities, making it an exceptional place to live and work. We are proud members of the Georgia Hospital Association, the American Hospital Association, and the Georgia Alliance of Community Hospitals. Stephens County Hospital is fully accredited by The Joint Commission, the nation’s leading healthcare accrediting organization, reflecting our ongoing commitment to quality and safety.

The Assistant Nurse Manager is a registered professional nurse who functions as a member of the nursing management team and provides clinical and operational leadership for the assigned department. The Assistant Nurse Manager coordinates the efforts of assigned staff, supervises clinical care, supports patient flow, and promotes safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care. The Assistant Nurse Manager serves as the primary leader in the absence of the Nurse Manager and provides coverage for the Nurse Manager during meetings, vacations, and other periods of absence.

A Minimum of 40 hours per week required with 24/7 unit accountability with some weekends and after hours as needed.

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) – minimum requirement
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) – preferred
• 3–5 years of experience in an acute care setting – required

• Emergency Department experience preferred for positions assigned to the ED

• Current Georgia RN license or current compact/multistate RN license
• BLS – required
• ACLS – required
• PALS – preferred; required within 6 months of employment for positions assigned to the Emergency Department
• Department specific certifications – preferred
• Additional specialty certification appropriate to the area of practice (e.g., CEN, TNCC) – preferred

• The Assistant Nurse Manager serves as the primary leader in the absence of the Nurse Manager and provides coverage for the Nurse Manager during meetings, vacations, and other periods of absence. The position is responsible for 24/7 unit accountability and is an exempt position requiring a minimum commitment of 40 hours per week. The Assistant Nurse Manager also functions as a Registered Nurse and may provide direct patient care as needed based on patient acuity, staffing needs, department operations, and organizational requirements.
  
  For positions assigned to the Emergency Department, the Assistant Nurse Manager provides additional clinical and operational leadership related to emergency patient flow, triage, staffing, patient assignments, emergency protocols, and the coordination of care in a high-acuity environment.
• Coordinates the efforts of assigned staff and provides leadership in the delivery of patient care.
• Supervises clinical care provided by nursing and support staff and ensures appropriate delegation…