Assistant Nurse Manager - ICU

Northwell Health

About The Position

The Assistant Nurse Manager manages team members, operations, and patient care activities of a patient care unit during an assigned shift. The role maintains a professional work environment that supports high-quality, patient- and family-centered care. The Assistant Nurse Manager provides guidance to team members, supports clinical and operational objectives, and may contribute to performance reviews and staffing decisions. The position also promotes evidence-based, ethical, and compassionate practice and helps ensure compliance with applicable regulatory and organizational standards. Weekend and holiday work may be needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN).
Current license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State.
Four to six years of nursing experience.
Zero to two years of leadership or management experience.
Specialized certifications, as needed.

Nice To Haves

ICU experience is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage and lead team members, operations, and patient care activities within a patient care unit during the assigned shift.
Collaborate with team members and nursing management to develop methods, techniques, and analytical approaches to patient care.
Communicate, build consensus, and guide team members toward department objectives.
Promote and maintain high-quality, patient- and family-centered care in a healing environment.
Create a professional work environment that encourages respect, engagement, accountability, and optimal patient outcomes.
Promote appreciative inquiry and evidence-based, ethical, and compassionate practice.
Provide direction and guidance to patient care unit team members during the assigned shift.
May conduct performance reviews and provide input on hiring, promotions, and corrective actions.
Serve as a role model for clinical, educational, and leadership standards of professional practice.
Educate team members about new and existing department procedures and systems, including information systems and fiscal responsibility.
Provide nursing management with input on department budget allocations.
Ensure adherence to the established care delivery model, using knowledge of scope and standards of practice.
Facilitate ongoing compliance with Joint Commission, CMS, New York State, Department of Health, Public Health Law, HIPAA, and system, hospital, and department standards.
Demonstrate core clinical competencies for the patient population under oversight in order to supervise and provide direct patient care.
Maintain current knowledge of scope and standards of practice, healthcare legislation, and population health.
Interpret policies, procedures, and technical methods for team members.
Identify opportunities and recommend evidence-based strategies and solutions to improve patient care delivery and team effectiveness.
Perform related duties as required.