Assistant Manager Nursing Critical Care (ICU) Full-Time Night Shift, Job ID: 229149

North Shore Medical Center•Miami, FL

About The Position

The Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) is a Registered Nurse responsible for supervising patient care, clinical personnel, and unit operations. The role oversees administrative and clinical activities in the Critical Care (ICU) unit and works collaboratively with functional leadership to manage daily department operations, including off-shift and weekend supervision of nursing and non-licensed staff. The ANM manages resources, quality improvement, payroll, colleague schedules, and patient throughput to support efficient clinical operations and a safe, therapeutic unit environment. The ANM may work as a staff RN to assist when needed and supports professional development and standards of excellence. The role also participates in and may lead Performance Improvement initiatives. The ANM delivers advanced professional and technical nursing care to patients with real or potential life-threatening illnesses, collaborates with medical staff and other disciplines, and helps ensure the unit functions effectively with minimal direction from the department head. The role supervises and instructs nursing personnel on assigned shifts, ensures hospital policies and unit standards are followed, and provides age- and developmentally appropriate care. The ANM provides input to the Director/CNO regarding hiring, staff performance, and schedules; has authority to transfer, suspend, terminate, or discipline employees; ensures compliance with regulatory agencies, JCAHO, and the Nurse Practice Act; and plans and executes departmental education. This is an hourly position and may require working beyond the regular tour of duty.

Requirements

Current Florida RN License.
Current BLS certification.
Current ACLS certification.
At least two years of Critical Care or Emergency Services experience.
Two to five years of clinical experience.
Excellent physical assessment and critical-thinking skills.
Demonstrated leadership and time-management skills.
Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, stressful environment.

Nice To Haves

Previous Assistant Nurse Manager or Charge Nurse experience.

Responsibilities

Supervise patient care, clinical personnel, and unit operations.
Manage administrative and clinical activities of the Critical Care unit.
Oversee daily department operations, including off-shift and weekend supervision of nursing and non-licensed staff.
Manage resources, quality improvement, payroll, colleague schedules, and patient throughput.
Maintain a safe and therapeutic unit environment and provide staff RN coverage when needed.
Support professional development and standards of excellence.
Participate in and potentially lead Performance Improvement work.
Deliver advanced nursing care to patients with real or potential life-threatening illnesses.
Collaborate with medical staff and other disciplines to facilitate patient care.
Supervise and instruct nursing personnel on assigned shifts.
Ensure staff follow hospital objectives and policies and provide age- and developmentally appropriate care in accordance with unit standards.
Perform nursing techniques to promote patient comfort and well-being.
Provide input to the Director/CNO regarding hires, staff performance issues or needs, and employee schedules.
Exercise authority to transfer, suspend, terminate, or discipline employees.
Ensure compliance with regulatory agencies, JCAHO, and the Nurse Practice Act.
Plan and execute the educational needs of the department.
Work beyond the regular tour of duty when necessary.