Assistant Nurse Manager: Lead Clinical Quality & Mentoring

UTMB Health; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

UTMB Health in Galveston, TX is seeking an Assistant Nurse Manager to support the Nurse Manager in achieving unit goals. This role provides leadership and acts as a resource for the patient care teams.

You will mentor staff, monitor care processes, and contribute to quality improvement, risk management, and patient satisfaction initiatives. A Texas RN license and a Bachelor’s in Nursing are required, with 3 years of clinical experience and certification within 12 months of hire.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
• Three years clinical experience.
• Current RN license or valid permit to practice professional nursing in Texas.
• Certification in nursing specialty or administration within 12 months of hire.
• Ability to mentor staff and lead patient care units.

Responsibilities

• Assist in operational aspects of designated patient care units while mentoring staff.
• Support quality metrics such as length of stay, readmission, and patient satisfaction.
• Participate in quality improvement and risk management programs.
• Provide leadership support and act as liaison for the Nurse Manager.
• Communicate professional philosophy, policies, and objectives to staff.
• Collaborate on staffing, hiring, and performance evaluations.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Mentoring

Quality improvement

Risk management

Communication

Staff development

Critical thinking

Patient-centered care

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Job description

UTMB Health in Galveston, TX is seeking an Assistant Nurse Manager to support the Nurse Manager in achieving unit goals. This role provides leadership and acts as a resource for the patient care teams.

You will mentor staff, monitor care processes, and contribute to quality improvement, risk management, and patient satisfaction initiatives. A Texas RN license and a Bachelor’s in Nursing are required, with 3 years of clinical experience and certification within 12 months of hire.