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Assistant Nurse Manager – Critical Care
Job Type: Full-Time | Nights
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 PM – 6:00 AM
Salary Range: $129,000 – $168,000
Position Summary
The Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) partners with the Nurse Manager to ensure high-quality, safe, and evidence-based nursing care within the assigned Critical Care unit. This leader supports daily operations, staff development, performance improvement initiatives, and fiscal responsibility while promoting a collaborative, patient-centered culture. The ANM serves as a role model, coach, mentor, and clinical resource for staff.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure delivery of quality clinical services in compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and organizational standards
- Maintain 24-hour accountability for nursing care on the unit
- Support operational management including staffing, scheduling, FTE tracking, and budget oversight
- Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal, age-appropriate patient care
- Provide house supervision as required
- Participate in the development and implementation of evidence-based standards of care, policies, and procedures
- Ensure employee compliance with organizational and HR policies
- Oversee staff orientation, competency validation, and ongoing education
- Promote a safe environment for patients and employees
- Participate in performance improvement initiatives tied to quality, safety, and patient satisfaction metrics
- Foster positive employee relations and uphold customer service behavioral standards
- Serve as a positive change agent supporting organizational initiatives
- Periodically provide direct patient care as needed
Leadership & Administrative Duties
- Interview, hire, evaluate, counsel, and terminate staff in accordance with policy
- Develop and submit departmental goals aligned with organizational and nursing strategic plans
- Prepare and manage operating and capital budgets; report variances
- Conduct monthly staff meetings and maintain documentation
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and accreditation requirements
- Utilize multiple communication methods to disseminate information
- Participate in committees, task forces, and special projects
- Promote shared governance and professional practice
Professional Practice Standards
- Adhere to National Patient Safety Goals
- Delegate according to the NYS Nurse Practice Act
- Uphold the ANA Code of Nursing Ethics
- Integrate patient rights and nursing ethics into daily practice
- Support Magnet-aligned initiatives and nursing excellence
Education & Experience Requirements
- Current New York State RN License
- BSN required (or actively matriculated with defined graduation plan)
- BLS (AHA) required
- ACLS preferred (or required based on department standards)
- Specialty certification or CNML preferred (to be obtained within 3 years)
- Minimum 2 years of relevant acute care experience
- Previous leadership or management experience preferred
- Demonstrated clinical excellence
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to function as a staff RN when needed