Assistant Nurse Manager: Clinical Leadership & Growth

Baystate Health; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 119,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

Baystate Health in Springfield, MA is seeking an Assistant Nurse Manager to partner with the Nurse Manager and lead daily unit operations. The ANM translates hospital philosophy and policies into effective action, guiding clinical practice, staff development, and performance improvements.

The role focuses on five areas—clinical practice, human resources leadership, environment management, financial stewardship, and operational planning—with weekend/off-shift supervision and documentation

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of nursing experience with the appropriate patient population.
• Strong leadership and staff development capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical practice and quality improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with Nurse Manager on staffing and performance.
• Oversee patient care environment and equipment readiness.
• Manage budgets and financial planning with department leadership.
• Plan staffing to match case volume and acuity.
• Coordinate staff education with Nurse Educator.
• Supervise weekend and off-shift nursing staff.
• Evaluate documentation accuracy and clinical workflows.
• Foster Shared Governance and staff development.

Skills

Management/Leadership Skills

Job description

Baystate Health in Springfield, MA is seeking an Assistant Nurse Manager to partner with the Nurse Manager and lead daily unit operations. The ANM translates hospital philosophy and policies into effective action, guiding clinical practice, staff development, and performance improvements.

The role focuses on five areas—clinical practice, human resources leadership, environment management, financial stewardship, and operational planning—with weekend/off-shift supervision and documentation