Assistant Nursing Manager - Med/Surg & Emergency (19492)

SCHOOLCRAFT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL•Manistique, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) supports the Nurse Manager in the clinical, operational, and administrative leadership of Medical, Surgical, and Emergency Room services in a Critical Access Hospital (CAH). This role requires a highly versatile RN leader who assists with direct patient care as needed, supervises nursing staff, ensures regulatory compliance, and supports quality and safety initiatives across inpatient and emergency care settings. The ANM serves as a leadership presence during assigned shifts and acts as the Nurse Manager designee as needed.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved school of professional nursing.
State of Michigan Registered Nurse license in good standing required.
Minimum of three to five years of acute care nursing experience.
BLS certified; ACLS, TNCC, and PALS required.
Ability to lead effectively while staying actively involved in patient care.
Strong decision-making, communication, interpersonal, and team-building skills, with a participative management style.
Excellent knowledge of and commitment to the principles and practices of continuous quality improvement.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science degree preferred or commensurate experience.
Experience in Medical/Surgical and Emergency Nursing preferred.
Prior charge nurse or leadership experience is strongly preferred.
Knowledge of Critical Access Hospital staffing models and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

Assists with direct patient care for medical, surgical, and emergency patient populations as needed
Serves as a clinical resource for complex medical conditions, post-operative care, emergency stabilization, trauma response, and swing-bed patients
Supports admissions, discharges, transfers, and emergency department dispositions
Assists with care coordination and interdisciplinary rounds
Supports care delivery for patients of all ages, including medical and post-operative surgical patients
Assists with pain management, wound care, IV therapy, telemetry, and post-procedure monitoring
Oversees swing-bed or observation patients as applicable
Monitors patient flow, bed utilization, and length of stay
Provides leadership and direct care during emergencies, trauma, and code situations
Supports rapid triage, medical screening exams, stabilization, and disposition of ED patients
Assists with interfacility transfers and coordination with EMS and receiving facilities
Ensures readiness of emergency equipment, medications, and supplies
Assists with daily staffing decisions for medical, surgical, and emergency services.
Supports staffing coverage during nights, weekends, holidays, and in situations with limited resources.
Aids in scheduling, timekeeping, and staffing modifications based on census and patient acuity.
Supports orientation and continuous competency validation for nursing staff across all service areas.
Provides real-time coaching, mentoring, and performance feedback.
Aids in performance evaluations, corrective actions, and recognition initiatives.
Supports compliance with Conditions of Participation for CAHs.
Ensures adherence to EMTALA requirements in the Emergency Department.
Participates in chart audits, incident reviews, and root cause analyses.
Supports quality improvement initiatives related to patient safety, infection prevention, falls, and emergency response.
Acts as a liaison among nursing staff, providers, ancillary departments, and leadership.
Handles patient and family concerns while supporting service recovery.
Fosters teamwork, accountability, and a positive work environment.
Acts as the Nurse Manager designee during absences or off shifts
Participates in emergency preparedness planning, drills, and disaster response
Provides leadership support during high-acuity events and hospital-wide emergencies
Other duties as assigned