Assistant Nursing Manager- Day Shift

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

About the Role
Shodair Children’s Hospital is seeking a Day Shift Assistant Nurse Manager to support and guide nursing staff in providing safe, trauma-informed, high-quality care. Working closely with the Nurse Manager, this role serves as a leadership presence on the unit—mentoring staff, ensuring compliance, and stepping in to provide direct care when needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Support daily nursing operations, staffing, and unit flow.
• Provide real-time coaching, mentoring, and clinical supervision to staff.
• Lead de-escalation efforts and respond to crises.
• Ensure documentation, compliance, and quality standards are met.
• Assist with onboarding and training new hires.
• Act as unit leader in the absence of the Nurse Manager.
• Provide direct patient care when required.

Why Join Our Pediatric Psychiatry Team?

• Work with a multidisciplinary team dedicated to the mental health and well-being of children and adolescents.
• A supportive environment where your clinical voice and experience are valued.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including paid Medical and vision, tuition reimbursement, student loan assistance, and a 6% employer paid 403B contribution. $51.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• RN with current Montana or Compact state license (BSN preferred).
• CPR required; CPI APS certification within 2 months of hire.
• At least 2 years’ experience with children/adolescents in a mental health setting preferred.
• Leadership, team lead, or charge nurse experience preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational, and crisis management skills.