Assistant Nurse Manager

SUNY Upstate Medical University • Syracuse, NY

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About The Position

The Assistant Nurse Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of assigned nursing area(s) in order to facilitate and deliver comprehensive quality nursing care and to manage the environment in which care is given. The Assistant Nurse Manager prioritizes tasks for nursing staff, resolves staffing issues and problems, assists with goals, planning, customer service, standards, certification and accreditation, administrative and budget management, personnel resource management, communication, and quality activities. Ensures adherence to hospital or department and university policies and to nursing policies, procedures, standards, and practices. The Assistant Nurse Manager functions on the off-shift in the inpatient setting; in other areas the ANM shift is based on operational needs. The Assistant Nurse Manager exemplifies the Upstate mission, vision, and values and acts in accordance with Upstate policies and procedures.

Requirements

• NYS Licensed/Registered (or eligible) RN
• Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in Nursing
• Two years of post-licensure acute care RN experience (preferably in a specialty area)
• Excellent written/oral communication skills
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Professional Level CPR BLS certification required by the time of appointment

Nice To Haves

• Nursing Leadership certification
• Prior leadership experience

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of assigned nursing area(s)
• Facilitate and deliver comprehensive quality nursing care
• Manage the environment in which care is given
• Prioritize tasks for nursing staff
• Resolve staffing issues and problems
• Assist with goals, planning, and customer service
• Ensure adherence to hospital or department and university policies
• Manage administrative and budget responsibilities
• Handle personnel resource management and communication
• Engage in quality activities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree