Assistant Nurse Manager (Day Shift)

* Job Title: Assistant Nurse Manager (Day Shift)


* Employment Type: Full-Time


*  Work Model: On-Site 

About the Role:
We are currently recruiting on behalf of one of our clients, a nationally ranked and recognized not-for-profit healthcare system, for an Assistant Nurse Manager (Day Shift).

With a commitment to patient- and family-centered care, you will work alongside the Nurse Manager to provide oversight for patient care and nursing services on your assigned unit.

You will promote quality, evidence-based care and patient satisfaction in a fiscally responsive manner.

Serving as a clinical resource, lead, and role model for the patient care team, you will facilitate patient flow through the continuum of care and ensure effective multidisciplinary operations.

Key Responsibilities:


* Clinical Leadership: Plan, direct, and coordinate nursing care.

Act as a resource and clinical role model to members of the healthcare team.

Step in to carry out the responsibilities of the Nurse Manager in their absence.


* Staff Management: Participate in the recruitment, interviewing, selection, and evaluation of staff.

Manage staff schedules, authorize scheduling changes, and ensure adequate staffing via scheduling software to meet patient needs.


* Quality & Safety: Identify issues related to the quality of patient care and develop unit improvement projects within a shared governance model.

Ensure continuous regulatory compliance (The Joint Commission, OSHA, etc.).


* Financial Stewardship: Manage available resources, ensuring unit operations remain within budget.

Educate the healthcare team on cost-efficient care and the appropriate use of material resources.


* Professional Development: Assist in the creation and implementation of educational programs.

Support nursing professional development, Magnet initiatives, and Shared Governance by mentoring colleagues.

Required Qualifications:


* Education: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN).


* Experience: Minimum of 2 years of acute care clinical experience.


* Skills: Exceptional communication, conflict resolution, and clinical judgment.

Deep understanding of patient-centered care, cultural awareness, and multidisciplinary care coordination.


* Licensure & Certifications:
+ Active Registered Nurse (RN) License in the State of Pennsylvania.
+ Active Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) via the American Heart Association (AHA).

Preferred Qualifications:


* Master's Degree in Nursing (MSN).


* 1+ year of experience in a similar unit with demonstrated leadership and management potential.

Working Conditions & Physical Demands:


* Ability to lift and carry 40-50 lbs (e.g., pushing/pulling stretchers, assisting with lateral patient transfers up to 50 lbs of the patient's weight).


* Frequent to continuous standing and walking (patient care providers may wal...