Assistant Nurse Manager: Clinical Leader in Patient Care

Highmark Health; Natrona Heights (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network, part of Highmark Health, seeks an experienced nurse leader to manage a patient care department under the nurse manager. You will provide clinical and administrative leadership, participate in strategic planning, and ensure delivery of high-quality care.

Responsibilities include leading monthly conferences, advancing shared governance, supporting staff development, monitoring quality and safety metrics, and collaborating to balance budget with staffing needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing within 3 years of hire or transfer.
• 1 year of demonstrated clinical leadership experience.
• Current PA RN licensure or multi-state licensure through eNLC.
• Preferred Master’s Degree in Nursing and national certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise daily operations of a patient care department.
• Conduct monthly unit conferences with minutes and conduct annual performance appraisals.
• Promote shared governance and support professional development.
• Ensure patient safety and evidence-based nursing practice; monitor quality metrics.
• Manage department budget, staffing, and resources; address overtime as needed.
• Foster quality improvement and staff growth through coaching and mentoring.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Staff coaching

Change agent

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Master’s Degree in Nursing (preferred)

Job description

Allegheny Health Network, part of Highmark Health, seeks an experienced nurse leader to manage a patient care department under the nurse manager. You will provide clinical and administrative leadership, participate in strategic planning, and ensure delivery of high-quality care.

Responsibilities include leading monthly conferences, advancing shared governance, supporting staff development, monitoring quality and safety metrics, and collaborating to balance budget with staffing needs.