Job Description
Job Title: Assistant Nurse Manager
Department/Unit : ICU
Location: White Plains, NY
Employment Type: Full-Time
Shift: Nights, Monday–Friday, 8:00 PM – 6:00 AM
Position Summary
The Assistant Nurse Manager supports departmental leadership by overseeing clinical operations, staffing, budgeting, quality initiatives, and staff development. This role ensures the delivery of high-quality patient care while maintaining compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and organizational standards. The Assistant Nurse Manager also provides leadership coverage and direct patient care as needed.
Key Responsibilities
- Adhere to organizational performance standards, policies, and professional behaviors
- Develop and submit departmental goals aligned with nursing and hospital strategic plans
- Interview, hire, evaluate, counsel, and terminate staff in accordance with policy
- Schedule staff based on departmental needs and budgeted staffing plans
- Maintain and update FTE components of staffing budgets
- Develop and manage operating and capital budgets; report variances as required
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and accreditation standards
- Oversee staff orientation, annual competencies, and ongoing education
- Provide house supervision as assigned
- Participate in and support performance improvement and quality initiatives
- Develop and implement evidence-based standards of care, policies, and procedures
- Promote service excellence and patient satisfaction initiatives
- Conduct and document monthly staff meetings
- Utilize multiple communication methods to share information effectively
- Uphold patient and employee safety standards
- Participate in committees, task forces, and organizational projects
- Integrate patient rights, nursing ethics, and professional standards into practice
- Adhere to Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goals
- Delegate appropriately per NYS Nurse Practice Act
- Maintain compliance with professional codes of ethics and organizational policies
- Support shared governance and Magnet-related initiatives
- Provide direct patient care as needed
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Education & Experience Requirements
- Current New York State RN license
- BSN required (or active matriculation in a BSN program with approved completion plan)
- Minimum of 2 years of relevant acute care experience
- Previous management or leadership experience preferred
- Ability to function as a staff RN with demonstrated clinical excellence
- Basic knowledge of management principles
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Certifications
- BLS (American Heart Association) – Required
- ACLS (American Heart Association) – Required or preferred based on department needs
- Specialty certification or CNML (Certified Nurse Manager & Leader) preferred (must be obtained within 3 years of hire if not already held)
Compensation: $129,465 – $168,032 annually
Benefits: Full suite of benefits and retirement plan
Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply to join a collaborative leadership team dedicated to clinical excellence, patient safety, and professional growth.
Job Tags
Full time, Monday to Friday, Shift work, Night shift,