Assistant Nurse Manager - 3D Transitional Medical Care Unit - Christiana Hosptial
About The Position
Christiana Hospital is seeking an Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) for the 3D Transitional Medical Care Unit (TMU). This role supports the Nurse Manager in providing overall administrative leadership for nursing practice and ensuring the delivery of high‑quality, cost‑effective care to all patients and families served by the unit. The Assistant Nurse Manager shares 24‑hour responsibility and accountability with the Nurse Manager for all operational aspects of the unit and plays a key role in staff development, quality outcomes, and daily clinical operations. The 3D Transitional Medical Unit (TMU) is a Progressive Care Unit caring for patients with a wide range of complex medical conditions, including but not limited to: Ventilator‑dependent respiratory failure, COPD, Pulmonary hypertension, Acute renal failure, GI bleed, Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), Sepsis. TMU nurses are highly skilled in caring for complex patients and procedures, including: Ventilator management, Tracheostomy care, Suctioning, Advanced wound care. This is an ideal environment for experienced clinicians seeking to advance into leadership while remaining close to the bedside.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Nursing required
- Master’s degree required within three (3) years
- Current RN license required
- Minimum of 5 years of appropriate clinical and leadership experience
- BLS required
- Current professional certification required
Nice To Haves
- Progressive Care or Intensive Care experience preferred
- ACLS preferred
Responsibilities
- Assist the Nurse Manager in the overall administrative direction of nursing practice and the delivery of high‑quality, efficient patient care
- Share 24‑hour responsibility and accountability for daily operational activities
- Directly supervise nursing and technical staff, including: Assessing staff competency and proficiency, Overseeing daily staffing and scheduling, Evaluating performance and providing coaching and counseling as needed
- Participate in hiring, promotions, salary adjustments, and termination decisions
- Serve as a visible and transparent role model, demonstrating professional behaviors that support staff development and the strategic goals of Christiana Care Health System
- Identify and implement strategies to enhance staff knowledge, professionalism, and engagement
- Direct, mentor, and support staff at all levels
- Identify potential future leaders and actively engage in succession planning
- Analyze administrative and operational processes and implement improvements that support unit and system‑wide goals
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Robust healthcare benefits
- 403(b) retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Generous paid time off
- Opportunity to make a direct impact on the health of our community
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement
- Employee assistance program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
