Assistant Nurse Manager – Progressive Care Stroke Peds 8Se – St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital

About the Role

Coordinates the daily operations of the nursing department, including staff scheduling, program planning, resource management, quality improvement, quality patient care, and supervision/development of staff in accordance with all professional, regulatory, and accreditation standards.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates daily activities of the nursing department; schedules staff in conjunction with established staff-to-patient ratios and budgetary guidelines.
• Attends management meetings and conducts department meetings to communicate information to staff.
• Communicates with vendors to stay current with technological advances and service needs.
• Ensures department equipment is maintained in a safe and orderly condition.
• Maintains positive relationships with medical staff for continuous improvement of satisfaction levels.
• Actively promotes the service line in accordance with strategic initiatives.
• Assures regulatory compliance and maintains competency in bedside care.
• Provides leadership to staff in a collaborative environment that offers job satisfaction, education, empowerment, recognition, and stimulates innovative thinking.
• Collaborates with Manager/Director to recruit, hire, orient, and train new employees.
• Collaborates with Manager/Director to conduct annual and ongoing appraisals of employee performance.
• Communicates job standards and expectations; leads regular meetings with employees and fosters effective communication.
• Collaborates with department and site leadership in preparing the annual operating and capital budgets, reflecting strategic initiatives and financial goals of Mercy Health.
• Manages services in accordance with approved budgetary guidelines.
• Manages inventory of equipment and supplies to meet established par levels.

Requirements

• Current nursing license in the State of Ohio.
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association (required).
• ACLS certification encouraged (for Med Surg/Telemetry roles).
• At least two years of clinical nursing experience in a specialty area demonstrating leadership experience (e.g., charge nurse, preceptor, shared leadership).
• Two years of clinical nursing experience preferred; one year of previous charge nurse or shift lead experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (required).
• Hold national certification in clinical specialty or leadership within 6 months of eligibility (preferred).

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, and referral bonuses.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions (when eligible).
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; HSA/FSA options.
• Life insurance, mental health resources, and discounts.
• Paid time off, parental leave, FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability.
• Backup care for children and elders.
• Tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support.

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.