Asst Mgr, Nurse
About The Position
The Assistant Nurse Manager is a member of the Leadership Team and oversees daily clinical and operational functions to support seamless patient care across the continuum. The role leads staff, develops clinical practice, and manages patient-care delivery while being accountable for team performance, quality, safety, compliance, financials, throughput, workflow, and scheduling. Reporting to the Nurse Manager, the Assistant Nurse Manager develops, implements, and evaluates systems that promote high-quality, cost-effective, and safe care. The position fosters collaboration, excellence, mutual respect, inclusion, and staff well-being. It supports staff onboarding, competency assessment, education, coaching, and professional development; oversees clinical and operational workflows; leads quality and safety initiatives; monitors financial and productivity goals; and ensures compliance with regulatory standards, accreditation requirements, and organizational policies. In partnership with triad leadership, the role plans and executes operations, addresses challenges, and advocates for appropriate resource allocation. The role requires a BSN, at least three years of professional nursing practice experience in an acute and/or ambulatory setting, and at least one year of nursing or health-system lead, supervisory, management, or leadership experience. A valid, unencumbered Georgia Board of Nursing-approved RN license and BLS certification are required. An active compact/multistate license is required within 60 days of hire when managing remote clinical team members. ACLS and other certifications may be required depending on the department and specialty.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN).
- At least 3 years of professional nursing practice experience in an acute and/or ambulatory care nursing setting.
- At least 1 year of lead, supervisory, management, and/or leadership experience in a nursing and/or health-system position or role.
- For acute or ambulatory settings, a valid, unencumbered Registered Nursing License approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing.
- For virtual care settings involving management of remote clinical care team members, an active compact/multistate license (eNLC) within 60 days of hire.
- BLS certification.
- Proven clinical leadership skills, including experience in nursing practice oversight and team management.
- In-depth knowledge of quality assurance, performance management, and regulatory compliance.
- Ability to create a positive, inclusive workplace and foster professional development.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, including the ability to resolve technical and operational challenges.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with other healthcare professionals.
Nice To Haves
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or a related field.
- At least 3 years of professional nursing practice experience in an acute and/or ambulatory care setting and 2 years of lead, supervisory, management, and/or leadership experience in nursing or health systems in a complex academic health system.
- ACLS certification may be required after hire for certain departments.
- Additional certifications may be required based on department and specialty.
Responsibilities
- Foster collaboration, excellence, and mutual respect within interprofessional care teams.
- Develop, manage, and evaluate team performance in alignment with organizational goals.
- Educate, coach, and guide staff to support adherence to clinical standards.
- Support staff onboarding, competency assessment, and continuing professional development.
- Oversee clinical and operational workflows to support patient integration and service efficiency.
- Lead area-specific quality and safety initiatives aligned with organizational objectives.
- Implement and monitor financial and productivity goals within the area of responsibility.
- Manage performance, provide feedback, and address issues related to patient care and professional conduct.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, accreditation requirements, and organizational policies.
- Lead continuous quality improvement through data analysis and problem-solving.
- Plan, prioritize, and execute operations efficiently, anticipate resource needs, and achieve results within budget in partnership with triad leadership.
- Address operational challenges and resolve issues in partnership with triad leadership.
- Advocate for optimal resource allocation to support patient care.
- Foster an inclusive and diverse work environment that values individual differences and promotes staff well-being.
- Support a healthy work environment that encourages professional growth and high staff morale.
- Monitor nursing practice for adherence to established standards, policies, and procedures.
- Provide ongoing education and training to nurses to maintain current clinical skills and regulatory knowledge.
- Advocate for patient safety and optimal care by addressing concerns about staffing, resources, and care delivery.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
