Assistant Nurse Manager - Medical Acute Care

Northeast Georgia Health System•Gainesville, GA

21h

About The Position

Northeast Georgia Health System is seeking an experienced Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) for its General Medical/Surgical Unit. The ANM supports the day-to-day operations of the Medical/Surgical unit and helps lead a high-performing team committed to exceptional patient care. Serving as an extension of the Nurse Manager, the ANM provides clinical and operational leadership, supports staffing and patient care activities, fosters team engagement, and promotes a culture of nursing excellence. The role collaborates with physicians, nurse leaders, educators, and frontline staff to ensure safe, high-quality care and outstanding patient outcomes.

Requirements

Current Georgia RN license.
Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or higher.
If ADN-prepared, enroll in a BSN program within 6 months of hire and complete it within 3 years.
Obtain national certification in a clinical or leadership specialty within 2 years of hire.
Professional organization membership.
Minimum 5 years of RN experience with an ADN, or 3 years of RN experience with a BSN or higher.

Nice To Haves

Charge Nurse or supervisory experience.
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Nursing.
Previous leadership experience in an acute care setting.

Responsibilities

Support daily operations of a Medical/Surgical nursing unit.
Assist with staffing, scheduling, patient flow, and resource management.
Provide leadership, coaching, and support to nursing team members.
Promote quality, patient safety, and regulatory readiness initiatives.
Partner with the Nurse Manager to achieve operational and budget goals.
Support Professional Nursing Governance and Unit Practice Council activities.
Foster strong relationships with physicians and interdisciplinary teams.
Help drive employee engagement, professional development, and nursing excellence.