Assistant Nurse Manager - ICU

Northwell•Riverhead, NY

1d•$94,000 - $150,000

About The Position

The Assistant Nurse Manager manages team members, operations, and patient care activities of an ICU patient care unit during an assigned shift. The role supports a professional work environment and the delivery of high-quality, patient- and family-centered care. The Assistant Nurse Manager provides clinical and operational guidance, promotes evidence-based and compassionate practice, and helps ensure compliance with applicable regulations and organizational standards. The position may include direct patient care and input into staffing and personnel decisions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN).
Current license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State.
Four to six years of nursing experience.
Zero to two years of leadership or management experience.

Nice To Haves

ICU experience is highly preferred.
Specialized certifications, as needed.

Responsibilities

Manage and lead team members, operations, and patient care activities within the 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 unit team members during an assigned shift.
May conduct performance reviews and provide input into hiring, promotions, and corrective actions.
Serve as a role model for clinical, educational, and leadership standards of professional practice.
Educate team members on new and existing department procedures and systems, including information systems and fiscal responsibility.
Provide input to nursing management on department budget allocations.
Ensure adherence to the established care delivery model and applicable scope and standards of practice.
Facilitate ongoing 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 in order 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.