Assistant Nurse Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Assistant Nurse Manager (Night) Role Summary

Take the next step in your leadership journey as an Assistant Nurse Manager at a premier, award-winning healthcare institution. This night-shift leadership role is designed for a clinically excellent Registered Nurse who is ready to balance high-level administrative oversight with occasional direct patient care. You will serve as a vital link between frontline staff and nursing administration, fostering a culture of shared governance and evidence-based practice. From conducting behavioral-based interviews and managing staffing budgets to providing house supervision, you will play a critical role in maintaining the rigorous standards of a Magnet-designated organization while ensuring a safe, patient-centered environment during the essential night hours.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership & Strategy: Develop departmental goals aligned with hospital strategic plans and foster an environment of innovation and clinical excellence.

• Human Resource Management: Lead the recruitment lifecycle—interviewing, hiring, and onboarding—while providing ongoing coaching, performance evaluations, and corrective action when necessary.

• Operational Oversight: Manage staff scheduling based on patient acuity and census; oversee the FTE component of staffing budgets and report variances.

• Clinical Supervision: Provide house supervision for the Division of Nursing as required and periodically provide direct patient care to maintain clinical proficiency and support the team.

• Quality & Performance: Drive Performance Improvement initiatives to hit key metrics for patient satisfaction and core clinical measures.

• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure total adherence to the NYS Nurse Practice Act, Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goals, and ANA Code of Nursing Ethics.

• Communication & Governance: Conduct monthly staff meetings, record minutes, and utilize diverse communication methodologies to keep the night shift team informed and engaged.

• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Licensure: Current New York State Registered Nurse License.

• Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.

• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of relevant acute care experience.

• Certifications: * Current BLS (American Heart Association) required.

  • ACLS (American Heart Association) required (or preferred if not mandatory for the specific supervised unit).

• Skills: Demonstrated basic knowledge of management skills and excellence in clinical nursing practice.

Desired Qualifications

• Leadership History: Previous experience in a management or formal leadership role (Charge Nurse, Unit Leader, etc.) is preferred.

• Advanced Certification: CNML (Certified Nurse Manager & Leader) or specialty certification is highly preferred (must be obtained within 3 years of hire).

• Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams.

Location and Work Type

• Location: White Plains, NY area

• Work Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire (Permanent)

• Shift: Nights | Monday – Friday | 8:00 PM – 6:00 AM

• Benefits: Full suite of medical/dental/vision benefits and a robust retirement plan.

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