Assistant Nurse Manager

TEEMA; City of White Plains (NY); On-site; USD 129,000 - 168,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

TEEMA is seeking an Assistant Nurse Manager in White Plains, NY for a night shift leadership role that balances administrative oversight with direct patient care. You will link frontline staff with nursing administration, supporting governance and evidence-based practice.

You will conduct behavioral-based interviews, manage staffing budgets, and provide house supervision to uphold Magnet standards and a safe, patient-centered environment during night hours.

Qualifications

• Current New York State Registered Nurse license.
• BSN degree required.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant acute care experience.
• BLS (American Heart Association) required.
• ACLS (American Heart Association) required (or preferred for the unit).

Responsibilities

• Develop departmental goals aligned with hospital strategy and promote clinical excellence.
• Lead recruitment lifecycle, onboarding, coaching, performance evaluations, and corrective actions.
• Schedule staff based on patient acuity and census; manage FTE and budget variances.
• Provide house supervision for the Nursing Division and occasional direct patient care to maintain clinical proficiency.
• Drive performance improvement initiatives to hit patient satisfaction and core clinical metrics.
• Ensure adherence to NYS Nurse Practice Act, Joint Commission safety goals, and ANA ethics.
• Lead monthly staff meetings, document minutes, and communicate with the night shift team.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Staffing management

Clinical nursing

Communication

Education

BSN

New York State RN License

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

Job description

Take the next step in your leadership journey as an Assistant Nurse Manager at a premier, award-winning healthcare institution. This night-shift leadership role is designed for a clinically excellent Registered Nurse who is ready to balance high-level administrative oversight with occasional direct patient care. You will serve as a vital link between frontline staff and nursing administration, fostering a culture of shared governance and evidence-based practice. From conducting behavioral-based interviews and managing staffing budgets to providing house supervision, you will play a critical role in maintaining the rigorous standards of a Magnet-designated organization while ensuring a safe, patient-centered environment during the essential night hours.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership & Strategy: Develop departmental goals aligned with hospital strategic plans and foster an environment of innovation and clinical excellence.
• Human Resource Management: Lead the recruitment lifecycle - hiring and onboarding - while providing ongoing coaching, performance evaluations, and corrective action when necessary.
• Operational Oversight: Manage staff scheduling based on patient acuity and census; oversee the FTE component of staffing budgets and report variances.
• Clinical Supervision: Provide house supervision for the Division of Nursing as required and periodically provide direct patient care to maintain clinical proficiency and support the team.
• Quality & Performance: Drive Performance Improvement initiatives to hit key metrics for patient satisfaction and core clinical measures.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure total adherence to the NYS Nurse Practice Act, Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goals, and ANA Code of Nursing Ethics.
• Communication & Governance: Conduct monthly staff meetings, record minutes, and utilize diverse communication methodologies to keep the night shift team informed and engaged.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Licensure: Current New York State Registered Nurse License.
• Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of relevant acute care experience.
• Certifications: Current BLS (American Heart Association) required.
• ACLS (American Heart Association) required (or preferred if not mandatory for the specific supervised unit).
• Skills: Demonstrated basic knowledge of management skills and excellence in clinical nursing practice.

Desired Qualifications

• Leadership History: Previous experience in a management or formal leadership role (Charge Nurse, Unit Leader, etc.) is preferred.
• Advanced Certification: CNML (Certified Nurse Manager & Leader) or specialty certification is highly preferred (must be obtained within 3 years of hire).
• Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams.

Location and Work Type

Location: White Plains, NY area

Shift: Nights | Monday - Friday | 8:00 PM - 6:00 AM

Salary Range: $129,465 - $168,032 (Based on experience).

Benefits: Full suite of medical/dental/vision benefits and a robust retirement plan.