Assistant Nurse Manager - Medical/Surgical Nursing, Full-Time

Role Summary: This leadership position involves supervising staff and unit operations while providing direct patient care. The role ensures safe, high-quality care, maintains professional nursing standards, and offers support primarily during off-shifts. Responsibilities include staff scheduling, patient assignments, care coordination, and resolving care issues. The role also encompasses administrative tasks such as quality improvement, compliance, human resources activities, and budget management. The nurse spends over 50% of time delivering direct patient care. Key Responsibilities Oversee patient care activities, ensuring safety and quality standards are met.Perform direct patient care and maintain clinical competencies.Enhance patient experience through role modeling, coaching, and service recovery.Support staff development, orientation, and competency documentation.Ensure regulatory compliance, quality audits, and safety standards.Participate in HR functions including hiring, performance management, and staff evaluations.Assist with budget management and resource allocation.Contribute to planning, project execution, and performance improvement initiatives.Serve as a professional role model, mentor, and resource for team members. Qualifications & Skills: Bachelor's degree in Nursing with at least two years of RN experience; management/supervisory experience preferred. Current RN licensure required; specialty certification preferred. Ability to lead, coordinate, and maintain clinical and administrative standards is essential.