Assistant Nurse Manager - Progressive Care Unit (PCU) - St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital

Mercy Health • Youngstown, OH

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About The Position

The Assistant Nurse Manager for the Progressive Care Unit assists with supervising and coordinating administrative and operational activities in the assigned area. The role collaborates with an interprofessional team to support safe, effective care and a culture of excellence, spending approximately half of the time in a clinical capacity and half providing administrative support.

The Assistant Nurse Manager leads nurses and clinical support staff, supports managers and directors on larger units, provides frontline support, and assists with direct patient care as needed. The position helps plan and supervise unit goals, maintain readiness for regulatory surveys, serve as a professional role model and clinical resource, and foster interdisciplinary collaboration and professional growth. It also supports safety and high-reliability practices, change management, performance improvement, and strategic initiatives while adhering to organizational policies and the Nursing Professional Practice Model.

The role serves patients across the lifespan, from neonates through older adults, and requires care to be tailored to patients’ ages and needs. Work takes place in a general office and clinical environment and may involve high stress, fluctuating workloads, interruptions, infectious materials, and other listed workplace hazards. Travel to off-site locations may be required occasionally; long-distance or air travel is as needed and does not exceed 10%.

Requirements

• Current RN license in the state of employment or a compact-state license.
• Three years of nursing experience for Roper St. Francis Healthcare locations.
• Ability to provide care appropriate to the age and specific needs of patients served on the assigned unit.
• Ability to perform shift work.
• Exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and follow infection-control policies.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing is strongly preferred.
• BLS Basic Life Support is preferred upon hire for BSMH locations; it must be obtained from an approved source before entering a patient-care setting. It is required at hire for Roper St. Francis Healthcare locations.
• Two years of nursing experience, including at least one year of clinical experience at the acuity level of the desired area, is preferred for BSMH locations.
• Charge nurse or management experience is preferred.
• PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification is preferred.
• ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification is preferred.
• NRP Neonatal Resuscitation Program certification is preferred.
• TNCC Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum certification is preferred.
• ENPC Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course certification is preferred.
• National Board Certification in a specialty is preferred.
• Nurse Executive Certification or designated specialty certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with supervising and coordinating administrative and operational activities in the assigned area.
• Collaborate with an interprofessional team to support safe and effective care delivery and a culture of excellence.
• Lead a team of nurses and clinical support staff, supporting managers and directors on larger units.
• Provide ground support for frontline staff and assist with direct patient care as needed.
• Assist managers and directors with planning and supervising unit or department goals and objectives.
• Help maintain the department’s readiness for regulatory surveys.
• Serve as a professional role model, mentor, and clinical resource.
• Foster an environment where interdisciplinary team members contribute to optimal patient outcomes and professional growth.
• Model core culture and safety behaviors, eliminate preventable harm, and implement high-reliability principles.
• Facilitate change management, performance improvement, and strategic initiatives in assigned areas.
• Provide care appropriate to the ages and specific needs of patients served on the assigned unit.
• Follow organizational policies and practice in accordance with the Nursing Professional Practice Model.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and 403(b) with employer contributions when eligible.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; HSA/FSA options; life insurance; mental health resources; and discounts.
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, and backup care for children and elders.
• Tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager