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The Assistant Nurse Manager is a registered nurse who provides operational leadership under the direction of the Nurse Manager to ensure safe, effective, and patient-centered nursing care. The Assistant Nurse Manager supports staff development, oversees daily operations, and contributes to quality, financial, and human resource management activities. This role promotes a professional practice environment that fosters excellence in patient care and staff engagement.
The Assistant Nurse Manager is distinguished from the Nurse Manager by providing operational leadership and supervisory support on a shift or unit basis, rather than holding primary accountability for long-term strategic, fiscal, and administrative management of the department. The Assistant Nurse Manager serves as a front-line leader who implements policies, coordinate staffing, monitor patient care quality and provide coaching and guidance to nursing staff.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES1. Strategic & Unit Planning — Partners with the Nurse Manager to translate organizational and nursing priorities into unit plans; contributes to goal setting (short- and long-term), measurable targets, and implementation timelines; coordinates interventions, tracks progress using data, and communicates status to stakeholders; supports readiness for accreditation/regulatory changes.
2. Operational Leadership — Oversees day-to-day operations, including staffing, scheduling, assignments, patient flow, and escalation pathways to ensure safe, effective care; leads huddles and facilitates clear communication; may provide leadership coverage across all shifts (days/evenings/nights/weekends) as operationally needed.
3. Staff Supervision & Development — Provides coaching, mentoring, competency validation, and performance feedback; participates in orientation and evaluations; supports recruitment, retention, and succession planning; recognizes exemplary practice and addresses performance concerns.
4. Quality, Safety & Risk — Promotes adherence to professional standards, organizational policies, and regulatory requirements; uses data to monitor outcomes; leads/participates in performance improvement, event review, risk mitigation, and dissemination of best practices; supports standard work and error-reduction processes.
5. Human Resources & Employee Relations — Fosters engagement and a positive work environment; facilitates conflict resolution; supports attendance management and progressive performance management; ensures compliance with applicable labor/collective bargaining agreements and HR policies.
6. Resource & Financial Stewardship — Assists with productivity and resource monitoring; applies staffing tools and guidelines; monitors overtime/premium use and supply utilization; educates staff on financial implications of care decisions and supports cost-effective operations.
7. Professional Practice & Collaboration — Models ethical, professional nursing practice consistent with the ANA Code of Ethics and Nurse Practice Act; advocates for patients and families; collaborates with interprofessional teams and shared-governance structures; promotes a culture of safety, equity, and inclusion
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.Experience:• Two (2) years of relevant clinical nursing experience in a related specialty, including demonstrated leadership responsibilities required. (e.g., charge nurse, preceptor, supervisor, or equivalent).Licenses or Certifications:• Unencumbered Oregon Registered Nurse (RN) license (or ability to obtain prior to hire).• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.• Additional clinical certifications (e.g., ACLS, NRP) may be required by assignment.• Leadership/specialty certification (e.g., NE-BC, CNML, or clinical specialty) within two (2) years of hire
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