Assistant Nurse Manager - Wound Care Center

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 position provides direction and guidance to team members, supports clinical and operational performance, and may contribute to performance reviews and employment decisions. It also helps ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and organizational standards while promoting evidence-based, ethical, and compassionate practice.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN).
Current license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State.
4–6 years of nursing experience.
0–2 years of leadership or management experience.

Nice To Haves

Specialized certifications, as needed.

Responsibilities

Manage and lead team members, operations, and patient care activities within a patient care unit during an 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 an assigned shift.
May conduct performance reviews and provide input into hiring, promotions, and corrective actions.
Model standards of professional practice in clinical care, education, and leadership.
Educate team members about new and existing department procedures and systems, including information systems and fiscal responsibility.
Provide input on department budget allocations to nursing management.
Ensure adherence to the established care delivery model, using knowledge of scope and standards of practice.
Facilitate continual patient care unit compliance with JC, CMS, New York State, DOH, Public Health Law, HIPAA regulations, and System, hospital, and department standards.
Demonstrate core clinical competencies for the patient population overseen 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.