Assistant Nurse Manager: Lead Care & Collaboration

BMH Desoto Hospital; Mississippi; On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

BMH Desoto Hospital in Mississippi seeks an Assistant Nurse Manager to lead nursing teams, coordinate patient care, and partner with the Nursing Manager to plan, organize and evaluate care. The role emphasizes safety, budgeting, and program development with 24-hour accountability.

The position focuses on developing care delivery models, managing staffing and resources, and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration to improve patient and staff outcomes.

Qualifications

• Must apply the nursing process in care delivery including administering treatments and medications.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with patients, families and health care teams.
• Possess personal computer skills and ability to multi-task, delegate and prioritize.
• Ability to coordinate staffing for shifts and supervise regular and float staff.
• Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills and collaboration with health care providers.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to development and implementation of care delivery models and services that enhance care delivery and satisfaction.
• Ensures compliance with nurse practice acts and professional standards for the unit.
• Fosters transparency, interdisciplinary collaboration and accountability.
• Improves nursing practice quality and services and optimizes resource allocation.
• Manages a multidisciplinary workforce delivering compassionate, competent care.

Skills

Nursing process

Effective communication

PC skills

Multi-tasking

Delegation

Critical thinking

Collaboration

Patient education

Staff supervision

Shift coordination

Education

Graduate of accredited nursing program

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Patient care documentation systems

Bed placement systems

Job description

BMH Desoto Hospital in Mississippi seeks an Assistant Nurse Manager to lead nursing teams, coordinate patient care, and partner with the Nursing Manager to plan, organize and evaluate care. The role emphasizes safety, budgeting, and program development with 24-hour accountability.

The position focuses on developing care delivery models, managing staffing and resources, and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration to improve patient and staff outcomes.