Assistant Nurse Manager - Acute Care Unit

Medical University of South Carolina; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in the UK seeks an Assistant Nurse Manager for its Acute Care team. The role emphasizes leadership visibility, patient engagement, and staff development. Ideal candidates should have at least three years of nursing experience, with a preference for acute care and leadership exposure. Benefits include competitive pay, healthcare insurance, and tuition reimbursement for ongoing education. This position focuses on enhancing patient experiences and achieving operational excellence.

Benefits

South Carolina State Health Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition reimbursement

Nursing student loan repayment

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years as a Registered Nurse.
• Acute care experience and leadership exposure preferred.
• Current RN license with the South Carolina Board of Nursing (or compact state).

Responsibilities

• Support clinical, operational, and financial goals.
• Direct and evaluate patient care delivery.
• Recommend, develop, and implement policies and improvement initiatives.
• Supervise and coach nursing staff.

Skills

Communication

Coordination

Leadership

Patient care delivery

Education

Associate’s Degree in Nursing

BSN preferred

Tools

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Job description

Job Description Summary

Build Your Future. Lead With Purpose. Make a Difference.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC001508 LAN - MedSurg 6th Floor (LMC)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-31

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Job Description

At MUSC Health, we are committed to building the healthcare workforce of tomorrow by empowering healthcare professionals to grow, lead, and succeed. We’re seeking a motivated Assistant Nurse Manager to join our Acute Care team—a nurse leader who is organized, community-focused, and skilled at solving problems in real time.

If you're ready to elevate patient care, support frontline staff, and partner in operational excellence, this is your opportunity. We are looking for a candidate who can think outside the box and find and implement solutions.

What You’ll Do

The Assistant Nurse Manager works in close collaboration with the Medical Services Director to:

• Support clinical, operational, and financial goals
• Direct and evaluate patient care delivery
• Recommend, develop, and implement policies and improvement initiatives
• Supervise and coach nursing staff and related care team members

You’ll play a critical role in leadership visibility, staff engagement, and patient experience.

Who We’re Looking For

A team-oriented RN who:

• Builds relationships across interdisciplinary teams
• Brings enthusiasm and accountability to daily operations
• Excels in communication, coordination, and coaching
• Stays current on patient population needs and healthcare trends healthcare disciplines.

Additional Job Description

Qualifications

Experience:

• Minimum of three years as a Registered Nurse
• Acute care experience and leadership exposure strongly preferred

Education:

• Associate’s Degree in Nursing (BSN preferred)

Licenses/Certifications:

• Current RN license with the South Carolina Board of Nursing (or compact state)
• Current BLS and ACLS through the American Heart Association (required)

Why MUSC? (Benefits & Growth)

We are a Leapfrog Grade A Facility

We invest in YOU:

• South Carolina State Health Insurance
• South Carolina State Retirement
• Competitive pay
• Paid Parental Leave
• Advancement Opportunities
• Nurse Residency Program: 12-week program for nurses with <1 year of experience
• Certification recognition and support
• Tuition reimbursement
• Nursing student loan repayment

Grow With Us

• This role is ideal for nurses looking to take the next step in leadership while making a daily impact on patient outcomes, team culture, and unit success.
• Apply today and step into a leadership role that truly matters.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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