Assistant Nurse Manager: Clinical Leadership & Quality

Utmb; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

UTMB Health in Galveston, TX is seeking an Assistant Nurse Manager to support the Nurse Manager in achieving patient care goals. This role provides leadership, mentoring, and resource support for designated units and represents the Nurse Manager in their absence.

The position emphasizes quality improvement, staff development, and effective communication while ensuring alignment with UTMB policies and patient-centered care. A strong commitment to service and equity is expected.

Qualifications

• Current RN license or valid permit to practice professional nursing in Texas.
• Certification in nursing specialty or administration within 12 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the operational aspects of a designated patient care unit while mentoring and leading staff.
• Performs quality metrics functions to support patient-centered, high-value care.
• Supports continuous quality improvement and risk management at the unit level.
• Communicates professionally with staff, patients, visitors and physicians; promotes courteous service.
• Participates in hiring to ensure appropriate staffing and mentors staff with performance feedback.
• Acts as liaison to the Nurse Manager and may substitute in their absence.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Quality improvement

Communication

Education

RN license in TX

Nursing specialty or admin certification within 12 months

Job description

UTMB Health in Galveston, TX is seeking an Assistant Nurse Manager to support the Nurse Manager in achieving patient care goals. This role provides leadership, mentoring, and resource support for designated units and represents the Nurse Manager in their absence.

The position emphasizes quality improvement, staff development, and effective communication while ensuring alignment with UTMB policies and patient-centered care. A strong commitment to service and equity is expected.