Assistant Nurse Manager - Medical Unit
Full-time
80 hours bi-weekly
Evening into early night shift
4 10-hour shifts
No weekends
No holidays
General Summary
Provides additional supervision of the daily operations and work activities of professional nursing and ancillary services staff on assigned unit. Oversees the successful delivery of quality patient care, service excellence and customer satisfaction. Provides direct individualized patient care at an experienced practitioner level as required.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Works with the charge nurse to ensure adequate staffing levels and skill mix are maintained for all shifts through the development, preparation and maintenance of staffing schedules that meet department/unit needs and apply to variable census conditions. Makes appropriate adjustments/assignments to maximize timely patient care. Looks to staffing needs into the next matrix.
- Oversees the delivery of patient care. Directs and delegates patient care assignments to staff based on acuteness of patient care needs, staff availability and patient safety.
- Prioritizes and organizes work. Actively takes part in the performance appraisal process. Holds staff accountable for performance standards. Mediates staff conflicts and provides feedback concerning performance, behavior, etc..
- Collaborates with the Nurse Manager and the Charge Nurse on areas of need on the unit (e.g., problematic flow issues, equipment and supplies issues, documentation issues, patient satisfaction issues and performance issues).
- Monitors all high risk and complicated cases and institutes appropriate actions.
- Identifies and addresses operational problems and other barriers impeding care or service on-the-spot, and makes recommendations for permanent/long term resolution.
- Anticipates and resolves patient/family concerns in a timely manner. Keeps patients and families informed.
- Protects patient confidentiality by promoting professional staff communications.
- Serves as a resource and role model/mentor to charge nurses and staff.
Common Expectations:
- Assists in selecting staff, trains/orients personnel, evaluates performance, prepares work schedules and makes recommendations for personnel actions.
- Assists in developing budgets.
- Prepares and maintains written documentation as required by the profession and the department.
- Maintains a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients/families in accordance with hospital standards.
- Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, inservice meetings, and workshops.
- Attends meetings as required. Chairs and/or serves on appropriate committees as requested.
QualificationsMinimum Education:
- Diploma Program Required or
- Associates Degree Required
- Bachelors Degree Nursing (BSN) Preferred
Work Experience:
- 3 years Charge/leadership experience. Required
- Supervisory experience. Preferred
Licenses:
- Licensed Registered Nurse Upon Hire Required or
- Registered Nurse Multi State License Upon Hire Required and
- Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required
Courses and Training:
Neonatal resuscitation, as applicable. Upon Hire RequiredKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Fully competent Clinical Nurse III.
- Excellent communication/interpersonal, conflict resolution, problem-solving, confrontational and other leadership skills.
Benefits Offered:
- Comprehensive health benefits
- Flexible spending and health savings accounts
- Retirement savings plan
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Short-term disability
- Education assistance
- Financial education and support, including DailyPay
- Wellness and Wellbeing programs
- Caregiver support via Wellthy
- Childcare referral service via Wellthy
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Strong communication, conflict resolution, and problem-solving skills are essential for an Assistant Nurse Manager. These traits help in managing staff performance, resolving on-the-spot issues, and ensuring seamless patient care within fast-paced hospital environments like WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital.
While charge nurses handle immediate patient care and shift-level decisions, Assistant Nurse Managers focus on staffing schedules, performance appraisals, and collaboration with nurse managers to enhance unit operations and patient satisfaction, blending clinical expertise with administrative leadership.
Nurses in assistant management roles often progress to Nurse Manager or Clinical Nurse Leader positions. Gaining supervisory experience, earning a BSN degree, and developing leadership competencies can open doors to higher-level management jobs within hospital systems like WellSpan.
Besides being a licensed registered nurse, possessing a multi-state RN license can be advantageous in Pennsylvania. Additionally, certifications like Basic Life Support and Neonatal Resuscitation are commonly required to meet local clinical standards.
Yes, WellSpan provides comprehensive health benefits, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, and innovative supports like caregiver aid through Wellthy, plus education assistance and wellness programs, enhancing work-life balance for their Assistant Nurse Managers.
Ephrata's demand for nursing leadership roles is steady but less saturated than major urban centers like Philadelphia. This balance offers promising opportunities for candidates with leadership experience and local licensure seeking growth within community hospital settings.
Salaries for Assistant Nurse Managers in Ephrata generally range between $75,000 and $90,000 annually, depending on experience and education. This aligns with regional healthcare trends and reflects the role's blend of clinical and supervisory responsibilities.
Working four 10-hour evening shifts without weekends or holidays allows focused management during peak patient care hours. This schedule supports oversight of staffing adjustments, patient monitoring, and real-time conflict resolution crucial to unit efficiency.
WellSpan emphasizes a supportive culture with extensive professional development, offering unique caregiver support services and financial wellness programs. Their Assistant Nurse Managers also benefit from stable insurance premiums and a strong emphasis on quality patient care.
Assistant Nurse Managers at WellSpan collaborate closely with charge nurses, nurse managers, and ancillary staff to address operational challenges, improve patient satisfaction, and ensure safe, timely care through coordinated communication and leadership.
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