RN Assistant Manager (FT, Nights, WR)

Houston Healthcare•Warner Robins, GA

About The Position

Plans, coordinates, and directs the daily operations of a clinical unit shift. Supervises staff and facilitates communication with physicians and internal administrators to support optimal patient- and family-centered care. Serves as a recognized change agent and expert clinician and leader within the specialty, strengthening organizational systems that support the department’s mission, vision, and values. Uses creative problem-solving, conflict negotiation, collaboration, sound judgment, and clinically informed risk-taking. Models expert communication, time management, and delegation, including use of the Synergy model for care. Functions as charge nurse, supports unit staffing and resources, ensures adherence to policies and procedures, and stays informed about clinical trends through benchmarking and evidence-based practice. Completes employee conference, risk management, and unit management reports within required time frames; identifies needed revisions to operational forms and evaluates their effectiveness. The role mentors registered nurses in charge nurse functions, coordinates team behavior, guides less experienced staff, and contributes to performance reviews. It also evaluates resource use and cost containment, coordinates staffing, initiates a test of change to address a managerial problem, participates in regulatory reviews, and supports budget planning and operational decisions. The assistant manager promotes open communication, resolves staff conflicts, addresses employee and patient concerns, and advocates for nurses. The role also advances quality improvement and education by shaping systems, providing resources for staff, developing educational programs and leadership-focused in-services, and disseminating evidence-based practice.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited prelicensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program.
At least 1 year of recent post-graduation nursing experience.
Valid, unencumbered Registered Nursing License approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing.
BLS certification.
An active compact/multistate license (eNLC) is required within 60 days of hire for virtual care activities that may include multistate practice. Employees already in the role before 11/09/2025 have until their next renewal date to achieve compact status.
ACLS may be required after hire for certain departments.
Additional certifications may be required based on department and specialty.

Nice To Haves

MSN or DNP.

Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, and direct daily operations for a clinical unit shift.
Supervise staff and facilitate communication with physicians and internal administrators to support patient- and family-centered care.
Mentor registered nurses in the role and functions of charge nurse.
Lead and coordinate team behavior and foster leadership development in others.
Guide less experienced staff regarding policies, scheduling, assignments, organization, and daily operations.
Complete performance reviews with Nurse Manager input as appropriate.
Incorporate the Synergy model for care into nurse-patient assignments and model effective delegation.
Evaluate resource use and cost-containment activities; coordinate unit staffing to meet departmental needs.
Identify a managerial problem and initiate a test of change.
Participate in preparation for regulatory agency reviews.
Assist with budget planning, cost containment, staffing schedules, and communication of concerns to the Nurse Manager.
Evaluate the impact of policies on daily operations, support administrative decisions, and facilitate operational issues with staff.
Ensure staff compliance with educational requirements through scheduling, planning, and support.
Model effective communication and foster an environment of open, candid communication.
Arbitrate conflicts between nursing staff and take appropriate action regarding unacceptable communication or behavior.
Counsel employees on issues such as attendance and performance, including verbal warnings when appropriate.
Support and advocate for unit staff and nurses through supportive, nonjudgmental behaviors.
Address customer concerns, complaints, and escalated patient issues; refer issues to the Nurse Manager or Patient Advocate when needed and monitor resolution.
Challenge and shape unit and hospital-wide systems to achieve the best possible outcomes.
Implement innovative approaches to meet patient and family needs and ensure staff have appropriate resources and tools.
Identify, initiate, and collaborate on educational programs; develop management- and leadership-focused in-services.
Demonstrate and disseminate current evidence-based practice and question management practices in relation to research.
Complete employee conference, risk management, and unit management reports within specified time frames; identify revisions to operational forms and evaluate their effectiveness.
Ensure compliance with unit policies and procedures and remain informed about clinical trends through benchmarking and evidence-based practice.
Function as charge nurse and model time management, delegation, and clinically sound judgment.