Assistant Manager Nursing Unit

Kaleida Health; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 78,086 - 107,165; Full time

Job summary

Kaleida Health in Buffalo, NY is seeking an Assistant Manager Nursing Unit who is a registered nurse and will lead clinical and administrative functions on assigned unit(s). Reporting to the Nurse Manager/Director, you will ensure quality patient care and collaborate with physicians and staff to maintain strong internal and external relationships.

You will assist with hiring, payroll approvals, and budgeting while guiding daily operations and quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• BSN required; RN licensed upon hire.
• 2 years of clinical experience required; 1 year in clinical leadership preferred.
• 1 year experience in the specific clinical service line preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, direct and evaluate clinical and administrative functions on assigned unit(s).
• Collaborate with administrative coordinators to ensure quality patient care and manage staff/equipment.
• Participate in budget processes and quality improvement activities; assist Nurse Manager with hiring/discipline and payroll approvals.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Staff management

Clinical operations

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Registered Nurse licensure

Job description

Job Description

The Assistant Manager Nursing Unit is licensed as a Registered Professional Nurse in a managerial position who participates in the planning, organizing, directing, and evaluation of the clinical and administrative functions on assigned unit(s). Reporting to the Nurse Manager/Director and working collaboratively with administrative coordinators, this individual ensures the provision of quality patient care, manages staff and equipment/materials appropriately, fosters a cooperative relationship with physicians, and establishes and maintains good internal and external customer relationships.

The Assistant Manager assists the Nurse Manager with sharing responsibility for clinical operations, hiring and terminating staff, disciplining and counseling staff, approving payroll and time records, and sharing responsibility in quality improvement outcomes and activities of the unit(s) they manage. They are directly responsible for staff on a particular clinical unit(s), participate in the budget process, and manage day‑to‑day operations.

Location

Golisano Children’s Hospital, Buffalo, NY

Position Type

Full‑Time

Shift

2

Education & Credentials

Bachelor of Science in Nursing required. Registered Nurse upon hire required.

Experience

2 years of experience in a clinical setting required. 1 year of experience in clinical leadership preferred. 1 year of experience in the specific clinical service line of the assigned department preferred.

Working Conditions

Department: GCH Nursing MBU
Standard Hours (Bi‑Weekly): 75.00
Weekend/Holiday Requirement: Yes
On Call Required: No
Schedule: 10 a.m.‑8 p.m., 11 a.m.‑9 p.m., or 12 p.m.‑10 p.m.
Work Arrangement: Onsite

Compensation

Salary Range: $78,086.58 – $107,165.27 (Bi‑Weekly Pay Frequency)