Assistant Nurse Manager, Neuro IMC/PCU Stroke Unit, Nights, Baptist Downtown

About the role

Baptist Health Recognized as a top place to work in health care, Baptist Health cares for more patients in Northeast Florida than any other provider, ranking as “most preferred” for more than 30 years. We’re Jacksonville's only locally governed, faith-based, not-for-profit health system and provide a full spectrum of preventive and specialty care through 200+ locations and six hospitals. Our centers of excellence include Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center, Baptist Heart Hospital, Baptist Neurological Institute and Wolfson Children's Hospital. Join our Neuro Intermediate Care/Progressive Care Unit (IMC/PCU) team at Baptist Jacksonville as an Assistant Nurse Manager.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Nurse Manager with the day-to-day operations of the Neuro IMC/PCU.
• Work closely with direct care staff throughout the shift to ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality, patient-centered care.
• Serve as an expert clinical resource and mentor for nursing staff, providing guidance and support in complex patient care situations.
• Oversee, direct, and coordinate care for patients requiring immediate treatment of medical, surgical, neurological, and other acute conditions.
• Create and manage shift-to-shift patient care assignments to ensure appropriate staffing and quality outcomes.
• Facilitate efficient patient flow by coordinating admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Lead the implementation of process improvements and practice changes that enhance patient care and operational efficiency.
• Support staff development through coaching, education, and performance feedback.
• Provide direct patient care as needed to support unit operations.
• Demonstrate professionalism, collaboration, and effective communication with patients, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members.

Requirements

• Medical-Surgical nursing experience required.
• Post-surgical nursing experience required.
• Prior leadership, charge nurse, or supervisory experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required.

Skills

• Strong clinical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead and mentor a team.
• Experience with patient care coordination and management.

Benefits

Join our Neuro Intermediate Care/Progressive Care Unit (IMC/PCU) team at Baptist Jacksonville as an Assistant Nurse Manager and be part of a dynamic, supportive team dedicated to providing exceptional patient care. Baptist Health offers competitive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, and opportunities for professional growth and development.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $50,000 - $60,000 annually, commensurate with experience.

Schedule

This is a full-time night shift leadership opportunity.