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Cayuga Medical Center

3d•$101,795 - $123,926•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Nurse Manager provides clinical and operational leadership for the 4B Medical/Surgical Telemetry unit. The role oversees patient care delivery, supports staff development and education, coordinates unit resources and daily operations, promotes interdisciplinary teamwork, and partners with the Unit Director to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care, exceptional customer service, and continuous quality improvement. The position is onsite on days and may involve direct patient care as well as administrative responsibilities. The Assistant Nurse Manager serves as the Unit Director’s designee in their absence.

Requirements

Current New York State RN licensure.
Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 90 days of hire.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required in critical care units.

Nice To Haves

BSN or MSN.
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in an acute hospital setting.
Clinical Nurse II or Advanced Clinical Nurse level of the clinical ladder preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and oversight for the day-to-day clinical and operational functions of the 4B Medical/Surgical Telemetry unit.
Coordinate, supervise, and support nursing staff, nursing assistants, and unit support personnel to ensure safe, high-quality patient care.
Balance direct patient care responsibilities with administrative duties while serving as a clinical resource and mentor to staff.
Assign and coordinate patient care based on patient acuity, staff competencies, and unit staffing needs.
Collaborate with the Unit Director to manage staffing, scheduling, productivity, supplies, equipment, and budget compliance.
Support orientation, training, competency validation, and ongoing professional development of nursing and support staff.
Monitor patient care outcomes, conduct documentation and compliance audits, and implement quality improvement initiatives.
Assist with employee performance management, coaching, evaluations, and corrective action processes as needed.
Investigate and resolve patient, family, and staff concerns, incidents, and service recovery opportunities.
Facilitate effective communication and collaboration among physicians, nurses, ancillary departments, and leadership teams.
Participate in departmental and organizational committees, policy development, and initiatives that advance patient safety, quality, and operational excellence.
Serve as the Unit Director’s designee in their absence, maintaining accountability for unit operations, staff performance, and patient care delivery.
Promote a culture of teamwork, patient-centered care, professional accountability, and exceptional customer service.
Respond effectively to emergencies, operational challenges, and rapidly changing patient care needs.