Assistant Nurse Manager - Wound Care Center

Northwell•Town of Huntington, NY

5h•$94,000 - $150,000

About The Position

The Assistant Nurse Manager manages team members, operations, and patient care activities within a 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 position provides direction to unit team members, supports evidence-based and compassionate practice, and contributes to department objectives and effective patient care delivery. The role also helps maintain compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, professional standards, and hospital and department policies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN).
Current license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State.
4–6 years of nursing experience.
0–2 years of leadership or management experience.

Nice To Haves

Specialized certifications, as needed.

Responsibilities

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