Asst Mgr, Nurse

Emory•Lithonia, GA

20h

About The Position

The Assistant Nurse Manager is a leadership team member who oversees daily clinical and operational functions to support seamless patient care across the continuum. The role leads staff, develops clinical practice, and manages care delivery while maintaining accountability 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 works in partnership with the triad leadership team to plan and execute operations, anticipate resource needs, resolve operational challenges, and allocate resources in support of patient care. It also fosters an inclusive and healthy workplace that supports staff well-being, professional growth, and high morale.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN).
At least 3 years of professional nursing practice experience in an acute and/or ambulatory care setting.
At least 1 year of lead, supervisory, management, and/or leadership experience in a nursing and/or health system role.
For acute or ambulatory settings: valid, unencumbered Registered Nursing License approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing.
For virtual care settings managing remote clinical care team members: active compact/multistate license (eNLC) within 60 days of hire.
BLS certification.
Proven clinical leadership skills, including 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 and 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, with 2 years of lead, supervisory, management, and/or leadership experience in a nursing and/or health systems role 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 inter-professional care teams.
Develop, manage, and evaluate team performance in alignment with organizational goals.
Educate, coach, and guide staff to ensure adherence to clinical standards.
Support staff onboarding, competency assessment, and ongoing professional development.
Oversee clinical and operational workflows to support patient integration and service efficiency.
Lead quality and safety initiatives aligned with organizational objectives.
Implement and monitor financial and productivity goals within the assigned area.
Manage performance by providing feedback and addressing patient-care and professional-conduct issues.
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 the triad leadership team.
Resolve operational challenges in partnership with the triad leadership team.
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 nurses with ongoing education and training to maintain current clinical skills and regulatory knowledge.
Advocate for patient safety and optimal care by addressing concerns about staffing, resources, and care delivery.