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.

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