Assistant Nurse Manager - CPEP (Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program)

United Health Services is seeking an experienced and motivated Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) to support the Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program (CPEP) at Binghamton General Hospital. In this high-impact leadership role, you will help lead a fast-paced behavioral health emergency setting focused on psychiatric triage, crisis stabilization, and short-term observation for individuals in acute mental health crisis. Schedule: 40 hours per week, day shift. Up to $25,000 sign‑on bonus for eligible candidates. Key Responsibilities Assists Nurse Manager in oversight of unit-level onboarding, annual credentialing and quality outcomes. Assists Nurse Manager with regulatory readiness. Provides supervision to direct reports as assigned by Nurse Manager and Director of Nursing. Completes annual performance appraisals and establishes individual development goals. Acts as a change advocate, guiding staff through necessary transitions to foster acceptance and adaptation in collaboration with department Nurse Management. Champions new initiatives, adoption of best practices, and new processes at the unit and organizational level. Adds to the professional growth of the department of nursing at UHS by participating in professional governance model at the unit and organizational level. Provides leadership support for off shifts as designated by Nurse Manager and Director of Nursing ensuring cross‑over hours between all shifts. Mentors staff in development of conflict resolution skills fostering a culture of professional communications. Assists Nurse Manager in development of care delivery models to deliver safe patient care that is evidence‑based, accessible, and equitable. Supports the Nurse Manager in alignment with department level outcomes that align with organization goals. Provides feedback and opportunities for others to learn from both formally and informally in partnership with the Nurse Manager. Encourages staff professional development through ongoing education and certification. Supports, promotes and role models standards for nursing and leadership professional practice. Contributes to the advancement of the profession through involvement in professional organizations at the local, regional or national level. Education and Experience Minimum: Bachelor's degree in Nursing and up to three (3) years of nursing experience. Preferred: Master's in Nursing, License and/or Certification, Current New York State Registered Nurse License. Work Environment Work is performed in an office environment and patient care areas that require working in proximity to other employees and patients. Rooms are air‑conditioned and heated. Frequent walking, standing, bending and lifting. Fast‑paced environment with frequent interruptions. PPE (eyewear, masks, face shields, shoe covers, and gloves) as required by UHS Hospitals Infection Control policies. Employees are required to have reasonable access to transportation to meet work requirements made in the ordinary course of business in a timely and efficient manner. Age of Patients Served: All Age Groups. HIPAA Roles‑Based Access to Patient Information: Level 4 – All‑Access to all patient information. #J-18808-Ljbffr