Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) - Emergency RN

Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) - Emergency RN

Irvine, CA $145,199 - $170,399 a year

Full Time

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 decision-making to promote evidence-based nursing practices.
• Ensure accountability for unit performance goals across quality, operations, finance, and compliance.
• Advocate for patients by coordinating care across healthcare disciplines and facilitating seamless service integration.
• Collaborate with departments to optimize workflow, patient flow, and throughput.
• Assist in recruitment, selection, and retention of nursing personnel.
• Address ethical healthcare issues with respect for individual rights and preferences.
• Manage staffing schedules and assignments to align with patient needs and staff competencies.
• Lead or 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.

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

Additional Requirements

• Successful completion of physical evaluation, drug screening, and background checks prior to employment.

This opportunity is located in a vibrant regional healthcare setting within the Pacific Southwest region of the United States, offering a supportive environment for professional nursing leadership and growth.

MLee Healthcare Staffing and Recruiting, Inc