Asst Nurse Manager | SICU | Variable | Full Time
About The Position
The Assistant Nurse Manager supports the Nurse Manager and/or Nursing Director in leading, managing, and overseeing the daily operations of the assigned nursing department. The role provides clinical expertise, operational oversight, and supervision to nursing personnel to promote safe, high-quality, evidence-based, patient-centered care for patients of all age groups. In collaboration with nursing leadership, the Assistant Nurse Manager assists with recruitment, selection, retention, staff development, performance management, employee evaluations, and departmental performance-improvement initiatives. The role also supports budget development and management, resource utilization, regulatory compliance, and implementation of organizational goals and initiatives. The Assistant Nurse Manager promotes a positive work environment, staff engagement, accountability, and service excellence, while ensuring patient-care practices align with nursing standards, organizational policies, and regulatory requirements. The position directly supervises and leads assigned nursing personnel and supports the Nurse Manager and/or Nursing Director with staff oversight and departmental operations.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited school of nursing, subject to the stated grandfathering provisions.
- Minimum of two years of experience practicing as a Registered Nurse in an acute care setting.
- Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Florida.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
- Knowledge of applicable Joint Commission standards, regulatory requirements, and professional nursing practice standards.
- Demonstrated clinical competency and ability to provide clinical guidance and support to nursing personnel.
- Strong leadership, communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
- Ability to promote teamwork, staff engagement, accountability, and a positive work environment.
- Demonstrated problem-solving, critical-thinking, and decision-making abilities.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and support daily departmental operations.
- Basic computer literacy and proficiency with electronic systems used in healthcare operations.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Professional certification must be obtained within two years of hire or transfer, subject to the stated eligibility and timing provisions.
- ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications are required within the specified timeframes for the listed departments.
Responsibilities
- Support the Nurse Manager and/or Nursing Director in the leadership, management, and daily operations of the assigned nursing department.
- Provide clinical expertise, operational oversight, and supervision to nursing personnel.
- Promote safe, high-quality, evidence-based, patient-centered care.
- Assist with recruitment, selection, retention, staff development, performance management, and employee evaluations.
- Support departmental performance-improvement initiatives.
- Support departmental budget development and management, resource utilization, and regulatory compliance.
- Help implement organizational goals and initiatives.
- Promote a positive work environment, staff engagement, accountability, and service excellence.
- Ensure patient-care practices align with nursing standards, organizational policies, and regulatory requirements.
- Provide direct supervision and leadership to assigned nursing personnel.
- Support staff oversight, performance management, and departmental operations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
