Assistant Nurse Manager PT Eves IAC
About The Position
The Assistant Nurse Manager provides leadership and clinical oversight for a designated patient care unit at Butler Hospital. The position supports the Nurse Director in managing daily operations, supervising nursing staff, and ensuring high-quality patient care in accordance with hospital policies, ANA Standards of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, and regulatory requirements. The role includes direct patient care as needed, staff development, and participation in research and quality improvement activities. The position is scheduled part time for evenings in the Inpatient Assessment Center (Emergency Department).
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree.
- Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience.
- Current Rhode Island Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Current CPR certification.
- Strong clinical knowledge of psychiatric and mental health nursing standards.
- Leadership and supervisory skills, including staff development and evaluation.
- Ability to manage crises and adapt to rapid changes.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of JCAHO requirements and hospital policies.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate professionalism under stress.
- Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
Nice To Haves
- Minimum of four years of psychiatric nursing experience.
- One year of medical nursing experience.
- At least one year in a nursing leadership role.
Responsibilities
- Adhere to Butler Hospital service standards, including caring attitude, professionalism, confidentiality, and safety practices.
- Oversee daily operations of the unit.
- Provide clinical expertise and direct patient care as needed.
- Supervise, teach, and evaluate nursing staff, mental health workers, intake coordinators, students, and volunteers.
- Ensure accurate documentation of nursing care in medical records.
- Promote a cooperative team environment and intervene to resolve unit issues.
- Assist with hiring, staff orientation, and in-service education.
- Monitor compliance with standards of care and develop corrective plans as needed.
- Maintain positive relationships with providers, patients, families, and staff.
- Ensure a clean, safe, therapeutic environment for patients and staff.
- Participate in research and quality improvement activities.
- Maintain current RN licensure and CPR certification.
- Participate in continuing education, unit meetings, and professional organizations.
- Stay informed about current nursing practices and regulatory requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Manager
