Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) - Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

ECU Health Medical Center•Ahoskie, NC

7d•$43 - $60

About The Position

The Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) supports the Nurse Manager in the operational and clinical leadership of the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). The ANM serves as a role model and delivers quality patient care while demonstrating clinical skill and knowledge. The role leads and supports quality improvement initiatives and evidence-based practice, ensures compliance with regulatory standards and organizational policies, and mentors and coaches nursing team members to foster professional growth and development. The ANM embraces High Reliability Organization principles and participates in safety habits, safety huddles, leader connections, and follow-up. The role monitors and manages unit resources, including staffing and budget considerations, and communicates with patients, families, visitors, physicians, and the healthcare team. It fosters mutual trust and respect and values and supports equity and inclusion. This is a 1.0 FTE position at 40 hours per week, with two 8-hour days in the office and two 12-hour clinical shifts. The schedule is weekdays with occasional weekends. The listed pay range is $43.40–$59.68. A $30,000 commitment bonus is noted.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited Nursing Diploma, Associate Degree in Nursing, or Bachelor of Science in Nursing program, or higher.
Current unrestricted RN license.
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Two to three years of clinical nursing experience.
Specialty experience may be required based on the unit or department, such as OR, ICU, or ED.
Demonstrated leadership and team-building skills.
Effective communication and interpersonal abilities.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Knowledge of clinical practices and patient care standards.
Ability to analyze data and apply critical thinking.
Commitment to professional growth and continuous learning.

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred.
Previous leadership or charge nurse experience preferred.
Additional certifications such as ACLS, PALS, NRP, or CPI may be required based on unit specialty.

Responsibilities

Serve as a role model and deliver quality patient care, demonstrating clinical skill and knowledge.
Support the Nurse Manager in operational and clinical leadership of the unit or department.
Lead and support quality improvement initiatives and evidence-based practice.
Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and organizational policies.
Mentor and coach nursing team members to foster professional growth and development.
Participate in safety habits, safety huddles, leader connections, and follow-up as part of High Reliability Organization principles.
Monitor and manage unit resources, including staffing and budget considerations.
Communicate effectively with patients, families, visitors, physicians, and the healthcare team.
Foster an environment of mutual trust and respect that values and supports equity and inclusion.