Assistant Nurse Manager Hospital - Neuro Expansion

Cleveland Clinic; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 113,183,616 - 170,778,316; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland is seeking an Assistant Nurse Manager for the M60 Epilepsy Monitoring Unit. You will partner with the Nurse Manager to oversee daily clinical operations and coordinate care across interdisciplinary teams, ensuring safe, high-quality patient-centered care on assigned shifts.

The ideal candidate demonstrates passion for neuroscience nursing, teamwork, and a commitment to clinical excellence and caregiver engagement in a complex, state-of-the-art environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing.
• BSN degree required.
• RN licensure in state and BLS certification at hire or within onboarding.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise daily clinical operations on the M60 EMU unit.
• Coordinate care across interdisciplinary teams and shifts.
• Provide ongoing evaluation of nurses and care providers.
• Counsel employees on performance and attendance issues.
• Support quality improvement projects and research initiatives.
• Orient new personnel and oversee education programs.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)

Graduate from accredited nursing program

Job description

Overview

Join Cleveland Clinic Neurological Institute and become part of one of the world’s most respected healthcare organizations. We are expanding with a new, one-million-square-foot, 15-floor, state-of-the-art facility on Cleveland Clinic Main Campus designed to elevate care for complex neurological conditions — including spine injuries, epileptic seizures, movement disorders, multiple sclerosis and stroke.

This advanced building brings every stage of care under one roof, featuring dedicated spaces for outpatient services, surgery, stepdown, ICU and epilepsy monitoring, as well as additional operating rooms and expanded ambulatory, infusion, imaging, EMG, sleep and rehabilitation services. We are welcoming new caregivers to collaborate within our multidisciplinary teams and contribute to nationally recognized, innovative neurological care. Join us and be part of the next wave of transformative care at Cleveland Clinic.

Cleveland Clinic’s M60 Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU) is a 15-bed, Level 4 specialty unit dedicated to providing advanced, comprehensive care to adult patients with suspected or confirmed seizure disorders. Our team recognizes that epilepsy often brings uncertainty and anxiety, and we are deeply committed to caring for both the physical and emotional needs of every patient. Caregivers in M60 value a collaborative, supportive environment where whole-person care is prioritized and where meaningful connections with patients bring purpose to their work.

Role Summary

The Assistant Nurse Manager plays a vital leadership role within this specialized unit, partnering with the Nurse Manager to oversee daily clinical operations, provide supervision, and coordinate care across interdisciplinary teams. The leader ensures the delivery of safe, high-quality, patient-centered care on assigned shifts and assumes full managerial responsibilities in the Nurse Manager’s absence. Ideal candidates are passionate about neuroscience nursing, thrive in a team-oriented setting, and are driven to support both clinical excellence and caregiver engagement.

Work Hours

A caregiver in this position works nights | 7:00pm—7:30am | 3 - 12-hour shifts.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate communication and collaboration among unit staff and other departments and units regarding issues related to patient care.
• Ensure continuity of patient care information between shifts, coordinate patient admitting, discharges, transfers and other operational issues.
• Review major operational patient care issues with Nurse Managers.
• Provide ongoing clinical evaluations of nurses and other direct and indirect patient care providers.
• Counsel employees on performance issues, administer initial corrective actions and collaborate in monitoring attendance issues.
• Alert Nurse Manager of significant clinical or other performance issues.
• Participate in interviewing, selecting and appraising the performance of employees.
• Monitor the adherence to EEO/AAP goals and guidelines.
• Administer Nursing Institute, departmental and CC policies and procedures.
• Supervise and participate in the daily delivery of patient care on assigned unit/area.
• Prepare schedule of work assignments, assuring adequate coverage on all shifts.
• Participate in and support quality improvement projects, outcome studies and research initiatives.
• Participate in department groups and committees as assigned.
• Assist in orienting new personnel, continuing education and in-service educational programs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)
• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)
• Proof of Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross. Certification must be presented upon hire
• For Critical Care area: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) required (must be presented upon hire or within first year of employment)
• Two years of recent clinical nurse experience
• Demonstratable clinical knowledge and skills; oral, written and interpersonal skills; and strong analytical and organization skills

Physical Requirements

• Requires full range of motion, manual and finger dexterity and eye‑hand coordination.
• Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time.
• Requires corrected hearing and vision to normal range.
• Requires some exposure to communicable disease or bodily fluids.
• Medium Work – Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Personal Protective Equipment

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Pay Range

Minimum hourly: $39.50

Maximum hourly: $59.60

The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).