Assistant Nurse Manager - Behavioral Health Unit - Richmond Community Hospital

Bon Secours Mercy Health•Richmond, VA

19h

About The Position

The Assistant Nurse Manager assists with supervising and coordinating administrative and operational activities in assigned areas. Working with an interprofessional team, this role supports safe and effective care delivery and promotes 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, provides on-the-ground support to frontline staff, and assists with direct patient care as needed. The role supports managers and directors with unit planning, supervision, regulatory readiness, change management, performance improvement, and strategic initiatives. It also serves as a professional role model, mentor, and clinical resource while fostering professional growth and optimal patient outcomes. The role models safety behaviors and high-reliability principles, supports the organization’s mission and vision, follows organizational policies, and practices in accordance with the Nursing Professional Practice Model.

Requirements

Current RN license in the state of employment or a compact-state license.
BLS Basic Life Support certification from an approved source before entering a patient care setting.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing is strongly preferred.
Two years of nursing experience, including at least one year of clinical experience in the desired area’s acuity level, is preferred.
Skills and abilities include collaboration, conflict resolution, oral and written communication, relationship building, patient safety, evidence-based practice, clinical quality and performance improvement, regulatory standards, risk management, change management, leadership, mentoring, accountability, data analysis, budget and financial management, human resources, staffing, strategic planning, workforce development, and problem solving.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Lead a team of nurses and clinical support staff.
Provide ground support to frontline staff and assist with direct patient care as needed.
Assist managers and directors in planning and supervising unit or department goals and objectives.
Assist with planning and maintaining department readiness for regulatory surveys.
Serve as a professional role model, mentor, and clinical resource.
Foster professional growth and an environment in which interdisciplinary team members contribute to optimal patient outcomes.
Model core culture and safety behaviors to prevent 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 Nursing Professional Practice Model.

Benefits

Competitive pay, incentives, and referral bonuses.
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.
Backup care for children and elders.
Tuition assistance.
Professional development and continuing education support. Benefits may vary based on market and employment status.