Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) - Emergency RN

Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) - Emergency RN

Nuevo, CA $141,019 - $185,929 a year

Job Type: 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 compliant work environment, including adherence to infection control standards.
• Engage with patients and families to uphold service excellence and address concerns promptly to enhance patient satisfaction.
• Communicate effectively and professionally, providing conflict resolution and support to staff.
• Participate in policy development and decision-making processes, promoting evidence-based nursing practices.
• Assume accountability for unit performance in quality, operations, finance, and regulatory compliance.
• Advocate for patients by coordinating nursing care with interdisciplinary teams and facilitating seamless healthcare delivery.
• Collaborate with departments to optimize workflow, patient flow, and throughput.
• Support recruitment, selection, and retention efforts, including ethical considerations and individualized patient care planning.
• Manage staffing schedules and assignments, 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 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 setting.
• At least one year of recent charge nurse or supervisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of nursing scope of practice, nursing process, and individualized care plans.
• 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 (ADN) with seven years of RN experience may be considered.

Licenses and Certifications

• Current RN 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, NVCI, and others as applicable.

Additional Requirements

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

This position is based in a regional healthcare facility serving the Pacific Northwest coastal region, dedicated to providing compassionate and comprehensive emergency care.