Assistant Nurse Manager

Advocate for and allocate resources to promote efficient, effective, safe, and compassionate nursing care while promoting shared decision-making and professional autonomy. Assist the Clinical Manager in developing PI Plan initiatives, managing personnel, budget, and strategic planning, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Provide feedback, counseling, and discipline to assigned staff, conduct performance evaluations, and ensure staff maintains necessary competencies. Ensure personnel work hours meet unit needs, assist in interviewing for vacancies, and orient new hires, float, and agency personnel. Collaborate with physicians and other disciplines to facilitate smooth patient throughput, coordinate nursing care across healthcare disciplines, and participate in performance improvement activities. Identify and quantify resources needed to support patient care while balancing patient needs, quality, and cost effectiveness. Maintain high visibility on the unit, represent nursing in the community, and support staff in pursuing additional education and certifications.