Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) - ICU RN

Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) - ICU RN

Sun City, CA $147,999 - $170,399 a year

Position Overview

We are seeking a dedicated Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) to lead and inspire nursing staff in delivering exceptional, safe, and high-quality patient care within an intensive care unit setting. This leadership role requires a compassionate individual who excels as a mentor, resource, and advocate, ensuring regulatory compliance and fostering a positive work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, clean, and infection-controlled environment within the unit.
• Engage with patients and families to uphold service excellence and address concerns promptly to enhance patient satisfaction.
• Communicate professionally and effectively, resolving conflicts as they arise.
• Participate actively in nursing policy development and promote evidence-based practices.
• Assume accountability for unit performance in quality, operations, finance, and compliance.
• Advocate for patients by coordinating care across healthcare disciplines and ensuring continuity of services.
• Collaborate with departments to optimize workflow and patient throughput.
• Lead recruitment, selection, and retention efforts, addressing ethical and care standard considerations.
• Manage staffing schedules, ensuring appropriate personnel utilization based on competencies and patient needs.
• Coordinate and participate in quality improvement projects and attend relevant committees.
• Evaluate staff performance, provide coaching, and conduct appraisals as needed.
• Contribute to budget development and monitor productivity standards.
• Promote a healthy work environment that minimizes occupational illness and injury.
• Commit to ongoing professional growth and development.
• Demonstrate ability to pronounce expired patients and perform administrative supervisory duties as required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years as a Registered Nurse, including at least two years in acute care or a similar environment.
• At least one year of recent experience in a charge nurse or supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of nursing scope of practice, nursing process, and individualized care planning.
• Ability to independently seek resources and collaborate effectively.
• Competent in assessing nursing needs of acute and chronically ill patients and their families.
• Proficient with computer systems and adaptable to new software.
• Capable of providing direct patient care.

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred; Associate Degree in Nursing (A.D.N.) with seven years of RN experience may be considered.

Licenses and Certifications

• Current Registered Nurse licensure in the relevant state.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association required.
• National certification in specialty area preferred.
• Additional certifications depending on unit assignment, such as ONS chemotherapy & biotherapy provider, ACLS, NIH Stroke Scale, PALS, and others as applicable.

Additional Requirements

Successful candidates must pass a physical evaluation, drug screening, and background checks prior to employment.

This opportunity is located in a regional healthcare setting within the Pacific Northwest, serving diverse communities with a commitment to compassionate and comprehensive care.

MLee Healthcare Staffing and Recruiting, Inc