Assistant Nurse Manager

Novant Health; Wilmington (NC); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Novant Health is seeking an experienced Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) for our Surgical I & II departments on the evening/night shift (7:00 PM – 3:00 AM). This leadership role supports daily unit operations and nursing staff to ensure high-quality patient care in a fast-paced surgical environment.

The ANM provides clinical and administrative leadership at the unit level, coordinates staffing and patient flow, promotes safety, and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to uphold Novant

Qualifications

• 4-year degree required; BSN preferred; graduate degree preferred.
• Minimum of two years RN experience; leadership experience preferred.
• Current RN license in North Carolina; facility-specific training within 3 months.
• Successful completion of skills validation and leadership training.

Responsibilities

• Support and supervise nursing staff during shift operations
• Assist with patient flow, staffing coordination, and unit support
• Promote quality patient care and patient satisfaction
• Provide leadership support and assist with conflict resolution and de-escalation when needed
• Serve as a resource for team members and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams
• Maintain effective communication with staff, patients, and leadership

Skills

Nursing Leadership

Staff Supervision

Communication Skills

Patient Care Knowledge

Education

Bachelor degree

BSN preferred

Graduate degree preferred

Job description

Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) – Surgical I & II

Schedule: Full-Time | 7:00 PM – 3:00 AM

We are seeking a dedicated and motivated Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) to support our Surgical I & II departments during the evening/night shift. This leadership role is responsible for supporting daily unit operations, assisting nursing staff, and ensuring high-quality patient care in a fast-paced surgical environment. Provides clinical and administrative leadership at the unit level.

Responsibilities:

• Support and supervise nursing staff during shift operations
• Assist with patient flow, staffing coordination, and unit support
• Promote quality patient care and patient satisfaction
• Provide leadership support and assist with conflict resolution and de-escalation when needed
• Serve as a resource for team members and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams
• Maintain effective communication with staff, patients, and leadership

What We're Looking For

• Education: 4 Year / Bachelors Degree, required. BSN, preferred. Graduate Degree, preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of two years of clinical RN experience, preferred. Prior demonstrated nursing leadership, preferred.
• Licensure/Certification: Current RN licensure in appropriate state, required. NC state approved curricula for restrictive interventions (facility specific) within 3 months of hire for Emergency Departments and Behavioral Health units, required. Unit/Dept Specific Required Certifications.
• Additional Skills (required): Successful completion of generic and department-specific skills validation and competency testing. Ability to successfully complete Leader Education & Training.

Why Choose Novant Health?

At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other. We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves.

Job Opening ID

164107