Assistant Nurse Manager

TEEMA; City of White Plains (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

TEEMA is seeking an Assistant Nurse Manager for the White Plains, NY area to lead the night-shift nursing team in a Magnet-designated hospital. You will balance administrative oversight with occasional direct patient care, driving governance and evidence-based practice.

You will supervise staffing, participate in budgeting, and ensure compliance with NYS Nurse Practice Act and safety goals while maintaining a patient-centered environment during night hours.

Qualifications

• Licensure: Current New York State Registered Nurse License.
• Education: BSN required.
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of relevant acute care experience.
• Certifications: Current BLS; ACLS required (or preferred).

Responsibilities

• Lead recruitment lifecycle—interviewing, hiring, and onboarding—while providing ongoing coaching, performance evaluations, and corrective action when necessary.
• Manage staff scheduling based on patient acuity and census; oversee the FTE component of staffing budgets and report variances.
• Provide house supervision for the Division of Nursing and periodically provide direct patient care to maintain clinical proficiency and support the team.
• Drive Performance Improvement initiatives to hit key metrics for patient satisfaction and core clinical measures.
• Ensure adherence to NYS Nurse Practice Act, Joint Commission Safety Goals, and ANA Code of Nursing Ethics.

Skills

Leadership

Staff coaching

Clinical nursing

Communication

Regulatory compliance

Education

BSN

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—interviewing, 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

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