Assistant Nurse Manager - Behavioral Health Unit - Richmond Community Hospital

Bon Secours Mercy Health • Richmond, VA

2d • $43 - $70

About The Position

The Assistant Nurse Manager assists with supervising and coordinating administrative and operational activities in the assigned areas. In collaboration with an interprofessional team, the role helps ensure safe and effective care delivery while promoting a culture of excellence. The position spends approximately half of its 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, and provides frontline support and direct patient care as needed. The role assists with unit planning, goal-setting, regulatory readiness, change management, performance improvement, and strategic initiatives. It also serves as a professional role model, mentor, and clinical resource, fostering professional growth and interdisciplinary contributions to optimal patient outcomes. The position models the organization’s culture and safety behaviors, supports high-reliability principles, and adheres to organizational policies and the Nursing Professional Practice Model.

The role is in the Adult Behavioral Health Unit at Richmond Community Hospital. Bon Secours describes itself as a faith-based, patient-focused organization committed to compassion, human dignity, integrity, service, and stewardship. The posted pay range is $43.49 to $69.58; the description does not state the pay period.

Requirements

• Current RN license in the state of work or a license covered by a compact is required.
• BLS Basic Life Support certification must be obtained from an approved source before entering a patient care setting.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing is strongly preferred.
• Two years of nursing experience and at least one year of clinical experience at the acuity level of the desired area are preferred.
• Charge nurse or management experience is preferred.
• Unit-specific certification requirements may apply depending on the unit overseen.
• Skills and knowledge include collaborative relationship-building; collaboration with physicians and medical staff; conflict resolution; oral and written communication; valuing diversity; consensus-building and group facilitation; influencing behavior; high-reliability concepts; patient care delivery and clinical outcomes; education and developmental practices; evidence-based practices; hospital policies and procedures; nursing best practices and research; performance and quality improvement; regulatory standards; risk management and patient safety; change management; leadership and mentoring; advocacy and accountability; ethical principles and corporate compliance; data analysis; budget and financial management; operational and strategic planning; customer service; human resources and information management; SWOT and gap analysis; staffing and workforce development; problem-solving; and experience with union environments.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
• BLS Basic Life Support certification upon hire.
• PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support.
• ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support.
• NRP Neonatal Resuscitation Program.
• TNCC Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum.
• ENPC Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course.
• National Board Certification in a specialty.
• Nurse Executive Certification or designated specialty certification.
• Two years of nursing experience with at least one year of clinical experience in the acuity level of the desired area.
• Charge nurse or management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of nurses and clinical support staff.
• Support managers and directors on larger units.
• Perform limited managerial responsibilities and provide frontline support, including direct patient care as needed.
• Assist the manager or director in planning and supervising unit or department goals and objectives.
• Assist managers and directors in planning and maintaining department readiness for regulatory surveys.
• Serve as a professional role model, mentor, and clinical resource.
• Support personal and professional growth and foster an environment where interdisciplinary team members can contribute to optimal patient outcomes and grow professionally.
• Model core culture and safety behaviors to eliminate preventable harm and implement high-reliability principles.
• Facilitate change management, performance improvement, and strategic initiatives in assigned areas.
• Support the organization’s mission and vision and adhere to organizational policies.
• Practice and deliver care in accordance with the core concepts and intention of the Nursing Professional Practice Model.
• Perform other job-related duties as required by the supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and a 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.
• Benefits may vary based on market and employment status.

What This Job Offers

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