Clin Assistant Nurse Mgr Acute
About The Position
Heart South is seeking a Clinical Assistant Nurse Manager (Acute) to provide clinical leadership and operational oversight in an acute care setting. This role plays a critical part in ensuring high-quality patient care, excellent customer experience, and efficient patient flow while supporting and mentoring frontline nursing staff. The Clinical Assistant Nurse Manager works collaboratively with Nursing Operations leadership to manage daily unit operations, staffing, and clinical outcomes in a fast-paced acute care environment. About Baptist Health Medical Group Baptist Health Medical Group is a physician-led group established on a foundation of compassionate care and clinical excellence. Guided by this commitment to compassion and excellence, our teams of physicians, advanced practice professionals, nurses, clinicians and office staff work together to meet every patient’s total healthcare needs. As part of Baptist Health’s extensive network of comprehensive healthcare services, Baptist Health Medical Group is committed to providing the community easy access to integrated care. Our expansive range of practices offer close-to-home locations and convenient appointment options. Providing expert care in over 18 areas of focus — from primary care to specialty institutes — Baptist Health Medical Group includes more than 600 physicians and advanced practice professionals.
Requirements
- Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Registered Nurse (acute care preferred)
- Current Alabama RN license or Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) license
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) – preferred
- Specialty certification preferred
- Additional certifications may be required based on unit needs, including:
- ACLS
- PALS
- NRP
- TNCC
Responsibilities
- Lead shift operations to ensure safe, high-quality patient care and optimal patient flow
- Manage staffing assignments based on patient acuity and staff skill mix
- Coordinate patient flow with Administrative Supervisors, Care Coordinators, and Discharge Planners
- Provide hands-on clinical support and direct patient care as needed
- Serve as a clinical resource and mentor to nursing staff and interdisciplinary partners
- Conduct Nurse Leader rounds and address patient, family, and physician concerns
- Promote a culture of safety through participation in safety huddles and regulatory readiness
- Support quality improvement initiatives, audits, and evidence-based nursing practice
- Assist with staff retention efforts and onboarding of new team members
- Ensure compliance with Baptist Health policies, procedures, and professional standards
- Serves as a role model for Baptist Health’s mission, vision, and values
- Participates in shared governance and leadership initiatives
- Coaches and mentors team members to support professional growth
- Fosters collaboration, diversity, equity, and inclusion within the team
- Communicates effectively with staff, providers, and leadership
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Paid Time Off (up to 5 weeks to start)
- Life Insurance
- Extended Leave Plan (ELP)
- Family Care (childcare, elder care, pet care)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Pet Insurance
- Car Insurance
- Educational Benefits including tuition reimbursement & monthly payments to help pay down any graduated school debt
- ALL BENEFITS START DAY ONE
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
