Assistant Nurse Manager - General Surgery, Trauma, GI

About the role

Riley Children's Health is seeking an Assistant Nurse Manager to support their 24-bed General Surgery, Trauma, and Gastrointestinal (GI) Unit.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Unit Manager to oversee clinical and operational performance of a 24/7 pediatric specialty unit.
• Lead and support quality, safety, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Monitor key performance indicators and evaluate the effectiveness of implemented action plans.
• Serve as a visible and approachable leader through routine staff engagement and off-shift rounding.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, retention, and professional development of nursing team members.
• Promote evidence-based practice, professional nursing standards, and a culture of continuous learning.
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, and interdisciplinary partners to improve patient outcomes and care delivery.
• Assist with staffing coordination, resource management, and operational decision-making for a unit operating 24 hours a week.
• Foster a positive work environment focused on teamwork, inclusion, accountability, and excellence.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree required.
• Requires an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Indiana or an active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) RN license.
• Required Basic Life Support certification through the AHA.
• Other advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies.
• 3+ years of nursing experience preferred.
• Previous charge nurse, team lead, preceptor, or formal leadership experience preferred.