Assistant Nurse Manager

SUNY Upstate Medical University; City of Syracuse (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, NY is seeking an Assistant Nurse Manager to oversee daily operations of assigned nursing units, ensuring delivery of high-quality patient care and a safe, efficient environment.

This role prioritizes staffing, scheduling, budgeting and adherence to hospital and university policies, while guiding nursing staff through standards, certification and quality initiatives. The ANM will coordinate across disciplines to support Upstate’s mission and values.

Qualifications

• NYS Licensed/Registered RN, eligible if not yet licensed.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Nursing required.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• CPR-BLS certification required by time of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of assigned nursing area(s).
• Prioritize tasks for nursing staff and resolve staffing issues.
• Assist with goals, planning, and quality activities; ensure policy adherence.
• Manage administrative and budget processes; oversee personnel resources.
• Communicate across disciplines and uphold Upstate policies and standards.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Staff management

Communication

Education

RN license (NY) or eligible

Bachelor's or Master's in Nursing

Job description

Job Summary:

The Assistant Nurse Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of assigned nursing area(s) in order to facilitate and deliver comprehensive quality nursing care and to manage the environment in which care is given. The Assistant Nurse Manager prioritizes tasks for nursing staff, resolves staffing issues and problems, assists with goals, planning, customer service, standards, certification and accreditation, administrative and budget management, personnel resource management, communication, and quality activities. Ensures adherence to hospital or department and university policies and to nursing policies, procedures, standards, and practices. The Assistant Nurse Manager functions on the off-shift in the inpatient setting; in other areas the ANM shift is based on operational needs. The Assistant Nurse Manager exemplifies the Upstate mission, vision, and values and acts in accordance with Upstate policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications:

NYS Licensed/Registered (or eligible) RN, Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in Nursing, and two years of post-licensure acute care RN experience (preferably in a specialty area) required. Excellent written/oral communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills required. CPR-BLS certification required by time of appointment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Nursing Leadership certification and prior leadership experience strongly preferred.

Work Days:

Monday-Friday: Evening/Nights (8, 10, 12- hour shifts)