Assistant Nurse Manager Adult Psychiatric Inpatient - Evenings

Wellspan Health • York, PA

101d

About The Position

The Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) provides supervision of the daily operations and work activities of professional nursing and ancillary services staff on the assigned unit. The ANM supports ongoing operations of the department/unit independently as needed and provides direct patient care as required. In the absence of the Nurse Manager (NM), the ANM assumes roles and responsibilities of the NM or applicable 'one up' position. The ANM works to support adequate staffing levels and skill mix for all shifts through the development, preparation, and maintenance of staffing schedules that meet department/unit needs and apply to variable census conditions. The ANM oversees the delivery of patient care, directs and delegates patient care assignments to staff based on patient care needs, staff availability, and patient safety, and ensures current competency of all staff while confirming compliance with regulatory requirements. The ANM actively participates in the performance appraisal process, holds staff accountable for performance standards, mediates staff conflicts, and collaborates with the Nurse Manager and Charge Nurse on various unit needs. The ANM monitors high-risk cases, identifies operational problems, and addresses patient/family concerns in a timely manner. The role includes serving as a resource and role model/mentor to charge nurses and staff, with variations in duties based on the assigned customer care unit(s).

Requirements

• Diploma program or Associate's degree required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) required or to be achieved within 3 years of hire.
• 3 years of Charge/leadership experience required.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Licensed Registered Nurse upon hire required.
• Registered Nurse Multi State License upon hire required.
• Basic Life Support certification upon hire required.

Nice To Haves

• Current certifications for specific areas of nursing practice (e.g., ACLS, PALS, NRP).

Responsibilities

• Assumes roles and responsibilities of the Nurse Manager in their absence.
• Supports adequate staffing levels and skill mix for all shifts.
• Oversees the delivery of patient care and directs patient care assignments.
• Ensures staff competency and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Participates in the performance appraisal process and holds staff accountable.
• Mediates staff conflicts and provides feedback on performance.
• Collaborates with Nurse Manager and Charge Nurse on unit needs.
• Monitors high-risk and complicated cases.
• Identifies and addresses operational problems.
• Anticipates and resolves patient/family concerns.
• Serves as a resource and mentor to charge nurses and staff.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Short-term disability.
• Education assistance.
• Financial education and support, including DailyPay.
• Wellness and Wellbeing programs.
• Caregiver support via Wellthy.
• Childcare referral service via Wellthy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree