Assistant Nurse Manager

Job Summary Assures delivery of quality department/clinical services in accordance with hospital and regulatory standards. Promotes a positive, professional image as coach, mentor, problem solver and resource for staff. Responsible for overall operations of the assigned department, including development of goals, personnel management, and budget accountability. Maintains 24‑hour responsibility for nursing care provided on the unit. Collaborates with physicians and interdisciplinary team to ensure optimal, age‑appropriate patient care. Provides hospital supervision as required and participates in evidence‑based care development. Ensures employee compliance with hospital, Human Resources policies, and competency requirements. Participates in the Performance Improvement Program and promotes a safe environment. Supports hospital initiatives and functions as a positive change agent. Engages in community service. Essential Functions Understand and adhere to WPH Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors. Develop and submit departmental goals aligned with nursing and hospital strategic plans. Conduct interviews, hire, evaluate, counsel, and terminate employees per hospital policy. Schedule staff based on budgeted staffing plan and departmental needs. Update FTE component of staffing budgets continuously. Develop and submit operating and capital budgets, reporting variances to the Division Administrator. Assure compliance with government, state regulations and accreditation standards. Ensure completion of staff orientation, annual competency and education requirements. Provide house supervision as required by the Division of Nursing. Attend and participate in educational programs to maintain current knowledge. Perform direct patient care as needed. Participate in performance improvement initiatives to support quality metrics. Develop evidence‑based standards, policies, and procedures as needed. Achieve organizational goals for patient satisfaction. Attend all required meetings. Conduct monthly staff meetings, update staff and record meeting minutes. Utilize multiple methodologies to communicate information. Adhere to safety standards for employees and patients. Participate in committees, task forces, projects as required. Submit all required work reports. Integrate patient rights and nursing ethics into practice. Adhere to Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goals. Delegate activities to staff according to NYS Nurse Practice Act. Adhere to ANA Code of Nursing Ethics. Adhere to all WPH standards of care, policies, and procedures. Create and maintain a culture of shared governance. Work with Magnet program director to align initiatives with strategic plan and critical components of a Magnet organization. Perform all other related duties as assigned. Qualifications BSN required. Minimum 2 years relevant acute care experience. Basic management skills (low proficiency). Previous management/leadership experience preferred. Ability to function as a staff RN (high proficiency). Excellent clinical skills (high proficiency). Excellent written and verbal communication (high proficiency). Teamwork (high proficiency). Adaptability (high proficiency). Planning, organization, and delegation skills (high proficiency). Strong problem solving, judgment, and decision‑making skills (high proficiency). Stress tolerance (medium proficiency). Requires frequent use of computers and office equipment (medium proficiency). Required Licenses & Certifications Registered Nurse, New York State License. Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association, upon hire. Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – American Heart Association, upon hire. Certification in area of specialty or CNML (Certified Nurse Manager and Leader) required within three (3) years of hire/transfer into the Assistant Nurse Manager role. Certification required if supervised employees are required to have it. EEO Statement White Plains Hospital Medical Center is an equal employment opportunity employer. White Plains Hospital Medical Center will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr