Assistant Nurse Manager - Medical Acute Care

Northeast Georgia Medical Center•Gainesville, GA

About The Position

The Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) supports the day-to-day operations of a general Medical/Surgical unit at Northeast Georgia Health System. Serving as an extension of the Nurse Manager, the ANM provides clinical and operational leadership, supports staffing and patient care activities, promotes team engagement, and helps foster a culture of nursing excellence. The role works closely with physicians, nurse leaders, educators, and frontline staff to support safe, high-quality care and positive patient outcomes.

Requirements

Current Georgia RN license.
Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or higher.
If ADN-prepared, enroll in a BSN program within 6 months of hire and complete it within 3 years.
Obtain national certification in a clinical or leadership specialty within 2 years of hire.
Professional organization membership.
Minimum 5 years of RN experience with an ADN, or 3 years of RN experience with a BSN or higher.

Nice To Haves

Charge Nurse or supervisory experience.
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Nursing.
Previous leadership experience in an acute care setting.

Responsibilities

Support daily operations of a Medical/Surgical nursing unit.
Assist with staffing, scheduling, patient flow, and resource management.
Provide leadership, coaching, and support to nursing team members.
Promote quality, patient safety, and regulatory readiness initiatives.
Partner with the Nurse Manager to achieve operational and budget goals.
Support Professional Nursing Governance and Unit Practice Council activities.
Foster strong relationships with physicians and interdisciplinary teams.
Help drive employee engagement, professional development, and nursing excellence.