RN Assistant Manager (FT, Nights, WR)

Houston Healthcare•Warner Robins, GA

About The Position

The RN Assistant Manager plans, coordinates, and directs the daily operations of a clinical unit shift. The role supervises staff and facilitates communication with physicians and internal administrators to support optimal patient- and family-centered care. As a recognized change agent, expert clinician, and formal leader, the Assistant Manager helps strengthen systems aligned with the department’s mission, vision, and values. The position requires sound judgment, creative problem-solving, conflict negotiation, collaboration, expert communication, and evidence-based clinical leadership. The Assistant Manager also functions as charge nurse, supports effective delegation using the Synergy model for care, and completes employee conference, risk management, and unit management reports within required time frames. The role provides and coordinates unit resources, ensures adherence to policies and procedures, supports effective time management, and stays informed about clinical trends through benchmarking and evidence-based practice. Responsibilities include clinical mentorship and leadership, operational management and regulatory compliance, communication and conflict resolution, patient and staff advocacy, and quality improvement and education. The position is full-time, with a scheduled 40-hour workweek and a night shift. The minimum education requirement is graduation from an accredited prelicensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing program, along with one year of recent post-graduation nursing experience and a valid, unencumbered Registered Nursing license approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing. BLS certification is required. ACLS may be required for certain departments after hire, and additional certifications may be required based on department and specialty. For virtual care activities that may include multistate practice, an active compact/multistate license (eNLC) is required within 60 days of hire, subject to the stated transition period for employees already in the role. A Master of Science in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice is preferred. The work has medium-heavy physical demands, including lifting up to 75 pounds and carrying objects up to 35 pounds. The role may involve standing and walking, close eye work, and exposure to a range of clinical and environmental hazards. Conditions and demands may vary by assigned work area and tasks; travel may be required.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited prelicensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program.
One year of recent post-graduation nursing experience.
Valid, unencumbered Registered Nursing license approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing.
BLS certification.
For virtual care activities that may include multistate practice, an active compact/multistate license (eNLC) is required within 60 days of hire, subject to the stated transition provisions for employees already in the role.
ACLS may be required for certain departments after hire.
Additional certifications may be required based on department and specialty.
Ability to perform the stated medium-heavy physical demands, including lifting up to 75 pounds and carrying objects up to 35 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP).

Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, and direct the daily operations of 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 among staff.
Guide less experienced staff on 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 support effective delegation.
Evaluate resource use and cost-containment activities.
Coordinate unit staffing to meet departmental needs and help prepare unit staffing schedules.
Identify a managerial problem and initiate a test of change.
Participate in preparation for regulatory agency reviews.
Assist with budget planning, cost containment, staffing coordination, and communication of concerns to the Nurse Manager.
Evaluate the effects of policies on daily operations and support administrative decisions.
Ensure staff meet educational requirements through scheduling, planning, and support.
Model effective communication, foster open and candid communication, and help resolve conflicts between nursing staff.
Address unacceptable communication or behavior and counsel employees on attendance or performance issues as appropriate.
Advocate for and support nurses, patients, and families; address customer concerns and escalated patient issues, referring them to the Nurse Manager or Patient Advocate when needed.
Monitor issues and their resolution.
Improve unit and hospital systems to achieve better outcomes and implement innovative approaches for patients and families.
Ensure unit staff have the resources and tools needed to meet patient and family needs.
Identify, initiate, and collaborate on educational programs, including management- and leadership-focused in-service training.
Demonstrate current evidence-based practice, disseminate information, and question management practice in relation to research.
Complete employee conference, risk management, and unit management reports within specified time frames.
Identify the need to revise operational forms and evaluate their effectiveness.
Ensure compliance with unit policies and procedures and coordinate resources for optimal patient outcomes.
Remain informed about clinical trends through benchmarking and evidence-based practice.
Function as charge nurse and role model time management and delegation skills.