Assistant Nurse Manager: Hematology Oncology

Akron Children's; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Akron Children's in Akron, OH is seeking an Assistant Nurse Manager to support the Nurse Manager in daily unit operations and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams. The role involves assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care delivery on a 24-hour basis while guiding nursing staff through coaching and performance management.

Minimum qualifications include a BSN, Ohio RN license, and current BLS; 4+ years of nursing experience with supervisory exposure is preferred.

Qualifications

• BSN required; MSN or related master's degree preferred.
• Licensed RN in Ohio is required.
• BLS certification required.
• Experience in a supervisory or leadership role preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Nurse Manager in daily unit operations and budget monitoring.
• Guide nursing staff through coaching, training, and performance management.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to deliver patient care.
• Support development and evaluation of nursing staff.
• Ensure 24-hour patient care delivery and regulatory compliance.
• Promote evidence-based practice and research initiatives.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Communication

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

BSN

MSN or MBA/MPH/MHA preferred

Ohio RN license

Tools

Epic EMR

MS Office

Job description

Summary

The Assistant Nurse Manager supports the Nurse Manager in daily unit operations and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams. This role involves assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care delivery on a 24‑hour basis. The Assistant Nurse Manager also facilitates the development and evaluation of nursing staff and provides nursing care using specialized knowledge, judgment, and skills.

Schedule

Full Time – 7am to 7:30pm, 40 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Contributes as a key member of management by understanding business operations, financials, industry trends, and customer needs.
• Develops and guides nursing staff by providing direction, coaching, training, and performance management to meet organizational goals.
• Monitors and adheres to department budget to ensure effective expenditure control.
• Assists the Nurse Manager in maintaining operational efficiency of the patient care unit in collaboration with support services.
• Promotes nursing philosophy and objectives by assisting the Nurse Manager in educational initiatives and research efforts.
• Other duties as assigned.

Technical Expertise

• Experience in clinical pediatrics is required; clinical experience in the assigned area is preferred.
• Demonstrates positive interpersonal relationships which enhance communication, promote conflict resolution, and facilitate staff development.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) or similar software is required.
• Epic software or similar EMR software is required.

Education and Experience

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is required; Master’s degree (MSN) or another field (MBA, MPH, MHA, etc.) is preferred.
• Licensed to practice nursing as a Registered Nurse in the State of Ohio is required.
• Current Health Care Provider BLS training from the American Heart Association is required.
• If assigned to general care units, PEARS is required.
• If assigned to critical care units, PALS, ACLS, TNCC, and/or NRP are required.
• If assigned to ED, Surgical Services, Sedation Services, Transitional Care/Epilepsy Monitoring Unit, and Transport, within 1 year of hire: PALS, ACLS, TNCC, and/or NRP required.
• Relevant professional nursing certification is preferred.

Experience Requirements

Minimum 4 years of nursing experience required. Preferably 1 year of supervisory experience in a leadership or similar role.