PICU Assistant Nurse Manager

Turn pediatric critical care expertise into inspiring leadership as the next Assistant Nurse Manager at a respected children’s hospital where compassion, innovation, and teamwork help young patients thrive!

The Assistant Nurse Manager will join a mission-driven, patient-first healthcare organization known for clinical excellence, safety, and compassionate family-centered care. High-acuity pediatric services, evidence-based nursing practice, interdisciplinary collaboration, modern clinical technology, simulation-based learning, and meaningful quality-improvement initiatives create an environment where healthcare professionals can expand their expertise. Supportive leadership, professional development resources, shared decision-making, clinician wellbeing initiatives, and clear advancement pathways make this an outstanding opportunity for a pediatric nursing leader seeking long-term career growth.

Within the Pediatric ICU, the Assistant Nurse Manager will help lead care for critically ill infants, children, and adolescents with complex medical and surgical needs. This fast-paced PICU offers valuable exposure to advanced monitoring, specialized therapies, emergency response, and coordinated multidisciplinary care. The opportunity also provides access to a region celebrated for its vibrant cultural heritage, a thriving culinary scene, and an accessible housing market, creating an appealing combination of professional challenge and personal fulfillment.

Reporting to an experienced nursing leader, the Assistant Nurse Manager will receive strong operational and clinical support while helping oversee staffing, patient flow, quality outcomes, regulatory readiness, staff education, performance improvement, and daily PICU operations. This Supervisor will mentor friendly nurses, encourage accountability, support evidence-based practice, and strengthen communication among physicians, advanced practice providers, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, social workers, case managers, and a diverse team of healthcare professionals. The role also offers opportunities to promote employee engagement, participate in shared governance, and advance a culture of safety and exceptional pediatric care.

The Assistant Nurse Manager will enjoy life in the North Central part of Kentucky, an inviting region offering urban conveniences, welcoming communities, and easy access to scenic outdoor recreation. Residents can explore parks, trails, waterways, concerts, sporting events, festivals, museums, historic neighborhoods, local shopping, and a dynamic food scene. An accessible housing market, manageable commutes, family-friendly communities, respected schools and higher education options, expanding employment opportunities, reliable healthcare access, and regional airport connectivity support a comfortable lifestyle for professionals, families, and pet owners alike.

The Assistant Nurse Manager will receive competitive compensation along with a full suite of health and retirement benefits designed to support financial security, wellbeing, and career longevity. Qualified pediatric critical care nursing leaders are encouraged to connect with a Clinical Management Consultants recruiter and take the next step toward leading a talented PICU team—your next great healthcare leadership chapter could begin here.