Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) - Emergency RN

Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) - Emergency RN

La Jolla, CA $145,199 - $170,399 a year

Position Overview

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) to lead and support nursing staff in delivering exceptional, safe, and high-quality patient care within an emergency department setting. This leadership role requires a blend of clinical expertise, interpersonal skills, and the ability to foster a positive work environment while ensuring regulatory compliance and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, clean, and infection-controlled work environment.
• Engage with patients and families to uphold service excellence and address concerns promptly.
• Communicate professionally and effectively, resolving conflicts as they arise.
• Participate in policy development and promote evidence-based nursing practices.
• Ensure accountability for quality, operational, financial, and regulatory goals within the unit.
• Advocate for patients and coordinate care across healthcare disciplines.
• Collaborate with departments to optimize workflow and patient throughput.
• Assist in recruitment, selection, and retention of nursing personnel.
• Plan staffing and schedules, ensuring appropriate personnel utilization based on competencies and patient needs.
• Lead or participate in quality improvement projects and attend relevant committees.
• Evaluate staff performance, provide coaching, and conduct appraisals.
• Contribute to budget development and monitor productivity standards.
• Promote a healthy work environment that minimizes illness and injury.
• Commit to ongoing professional growth and development.
• Demonstrate ability to pronounce expired patients and perform administrative supervisory duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of registered nursing experience, including at least two years in acute care or a similar setting.
• At least one year of recent charge nurse or supervisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of nursing scope of practice, nursing process, and individualized care planning.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively to find resources and solve problems.
• 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 (ADN) with seven years of relevant RN experience may be considered.

Licenses and Certifications

• Current Registered Nurse licensure in the state of California.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• National certification in specialty area preferred.
• Required certifications vary by unit and may include Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) chemotherapy and biotherapy provider, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), NIH Stroke Scale, Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NVCI), and others as applicable.

Additional Requirements

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

This role is based in a regional healthcare facility serving the Pacific Northwest coastal region, dedicated to providing compassionate and comprehensive care to its diverse community.

MLee Healthcare Staffing and Recruiting, Inc